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A few years ago, two of my good friends married in Melbourne and headed to Broome for their honeymoon. Their tales of their trip alluded to an oasis of warmth, white sandy beaches, exciting experiences and particularly amazing sunsets. Well after 48 hours in this North West Australian town, I can say it didn’t disappoint. There is… Continue reading Five romantic adventures in Broome
The busy streets of Bangkok never stop. There are tuk tuks, taxis, cars, bikes and people darting this way and that, the lanes are flexible and the lights optional. The beeping of horns and the tooting of tuk tuks – it’s all part of this frenetic city’s charm and a few simple tips and tricks will help… Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide to Bangkok
Expedia’s Sydney Area Manager Louis sets his sights on seeing Sydney the Merviale way. Eating and drinking in Sydney When comes to going out in Sydney, for casual, business or fine dining meals, drinks, people watching or live entertainment, the choices are endless. We’ve set ourselves the task of doing all this just at Merivale establishments.… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Eating and drinking in Sydney
The northern NSW coast is popular year round but next time you’re hitting the road, think about switching directions and heading south. Only 2.5-3 hours drive south of Sydney, Jervis Bay is a perfect place for a short getaway for couples or families. With the deepest natural harbour in Australia, Jervis Bay is largely protected by a… Continue reading Jervis Bay with the Kids
San Francisco is a city that’s often described as similar in style, climate and people to Sydney. Well, both cities do have magnificent bridges but as soon as you glide under or drive over the Golden Gate, you know you’re somewhere very different to down under. This is a city that can be explored in… Continue reading San Francisco History on a Plate
The Gold Coast. This busy stretch of coastline is just an hour south of Brisbane but a world away from Queensland’s quiet capital city. The tagline is “famous for fun” and yes, this is the spot plenty of Aussies and Kiwis flock to for a bit of frivolity. Between the beaches of Coolangatta and Stradbroke Island… Continue reading The Gold Coast: Fake and Fabulous
I LOVE NEW YORK Now I understand the T-shirts and mugs. My first visit to the Big Apple was one of the best holidays ever – this city opened my eyes to the bigger picture. Springtime in New York is a feast for the eyes, with flowers everywhere and blossom trees on just about every corner. It’s… Continue reading Stylist in New York City
I will never forget the first time I travelled to Europe and told someone it took five hours on a plane from Sydney to visit my family in Perth. “Five hours on a plane and you’re still in Australia?! I could fly to RUSSIA in that time!” they exclaimed. Yes, that’s Australia. While a long way… Continue reading The Family Friendly Guide to Perth
From Shotover Canyon Swings to Zipline adventures, Queenstown is home to plenty of adrenalin-inducing activities. Caleb Rider was our Kiwi #Outthere winner – he’s got $10,00 to spend on the trip of a lifetime and started off his spending with a bang. The first experience to tick off his bucket list was Queenstown’s terrifying Shotover… Continue reading Queenstown’s Top Adventure Activities