Port Macquarie is a mid-sized town 570 km south of Brisbane and 390 km north of Sydney Australia. The population is just under 50,000, so it would be easy to dismiss Port Macquarie as a sleepy coastal town. But there are so many things to do in Port Macquarie that you might just want to…
A visit to Luxembourg would not be complete without visiting a castle or two. Vianden Castle, and the quaint little town of the same name around it, is a great choice for a day trip. Getting to Vianden from Luxembourg City There are a few options on how to get from Luxembourg City to Vianden….
What’s a trip to Namibia without a wildlife safari? As amazing as Namibia‘s other attractions are, its safaris are really the big draw for most travelers. Allow yourself at least two full days at Etosha National Park in order to take in everything it has to offer. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. At no…
When you think of Luxembourg City, you probably envision a very high standard of living, with prices to match. To some extent this is true, but you can definitely visit this pretty, compact city without breaking the bank. The high cost of living in Luxembourg was something my husband and I had read about long…
If you think creating a travel photo book is old school and passé, think again – this is still one of the best ways to store and show off your favourite travel photos. In today’s age of digital storage, it’s easy to keep your photos tucked away on SD cards or on your computer hard…
What better place in the world to do a wine tasting than in France? My husband and I spent a glorious week in Paris, and of course we wanted to try some of the local wines. Day trips to the Loire Valley seemed excessively pricey, so I did some research on wine tastings in Paris….
Portugal is arguably one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in Europe. Beyond Lisbon, there are many picturesque and lovely cities and towns to visit. One of our favourite cities is Porto. It’s the perfect romantic getaway for 2-4 days if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Lisbon. Here are our…
In September, my husband and I had our first stopover in Reykjavík, Iceland on our way to France. While walking around the city, we quickly noticed an interesting subculture that we weren’t expecting to see: Reykjavík street art. And there was a lot of it. So much so, that we just had to photograph some…