Experiences
Walk down any street in Paris and you’ll notice that the women all have a similar, effortlessly chic wardrobe. Navy and white striped tops, black blazers, ballet flats, skinny jeans, ankle boots, a slick of red lipstick – there’s an unspoken uniform that forms the basis of true French style. The key to copying the look is… Continue reading Shop like a local in Paris
You can’t get more American than a county fair. It’s one of the most iconic events on a city, town or state’s calendar and a chance to show off everything that’s great about the US. Spectacular livestock, amazing produce, thrilling carnival rides and games, and tummy growling fair foods. Of course this does include the… Continue reading Deep fried and Delicious: the LA County Fair
Expedia’s Pacific Islands Associate Market Manager Charlotte Le Den shares her tips for the must-dos on a trip to Papua New Guinea. 1. Culture With over 800 different languages, PNG is a land rich in vibrant and diverse cultures. The best way to experience these are during the festivals that take place throughout the year around… Continue reading Expedia Expert: 5 things to do in Papua New Guinea
I just returned from some time in Greece and wanted to rub everyone’s nose in it with a post about it. Sorry, I mean, recommend some things. This is my fifth trip to Greece. I’ve been to the islands of Paros, Ios, Naxos, Santorini, Folegandros, Mykonos, Corfu, Zakynthos and of course, the capital, Athens, where… Continue reading Greek Island Hopping 101
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Eco Beach Resort, Broome. Faces sticky from ice-cream, the smell of sunscreen and sleeping to the sound of the waves were all parts of my childhood. Our time at Eco Beach brought these memories flooding back. I’ve struggled for weeks with how to write about Eco Beach,… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Eco Beach, Broome
Bermagui, on the Sapphire Coast (NSW), can be best described as a little piece of paradise. We recently booked four nights in Bermagui with no expectations – it was simply a good place on the map to break Melbourne to Sydney journey. It turned out to be a wonderful place for a family holiday. Here’s… Continue reading Bermagui for Families
Once a bustling, cosmopolitan port of enormous strategic importance, Malacca (also known by its Malay name, Melaka) was visited by ships from all over the world. They travelled to Malaysia to buy and sell porcelain and silk from China, gold and pepper from Indonesia and sandalwood from Borneo. Today, the ornately decorated shops and teahouses where tradesmen… Continue reading Budget or blow-out: Malacca
Our Scotland road trip was at the end of a six month adventure across America and Europe. We’d already experienced a lot of amazing places. It also rained more than anywhere we’d ever been (but you kind of expect that with the Highlands). Despite all this, the road trip remains one of our best memories. The five… Continue reading A Scotland Road Trip
Where are Australia’s great food destinations? There’s tropical fruit ripe for the picking in Queensland, artisan cheeses churned out in Western Australia’s Margaret River and fine dining all over Victoria and New South Wales. But what about Tassie? This small island might look unassuming on a map, but ignore it at your peril. With wineries,… Continue reading Where to eat and drink in Hobart and Launceston