About 30 km away from Cairns is Ellis Beach. An expanse of white beach along the highway the Captain Cook Highway. The rainforest borders the road that runs along the beach. Ellis Beach is a stretch of beach with no houses or much else around. Because of that it is almost like being in your…
Cairns, Queensland Camper Van Trip Day 4-7
The first stop in Carins was to get the refrigerator fixed in the camper van. Having already lost all our food we were ready for the repair. Camperman’s depot is next to the airport. The repair, being, quick did not cut into our day. There was a sweet husky to play with while waiting. Accessorising…
Day Trip to Kuranda, Queensland Campervan Trip
A day trip to Kuranda is a must do while in Cairns. Two tour options are available depending on budget. A return trip via Skyrail cable car is $85.00 AUD. Or the scenic train trip up with return via the sky rail cable car is $117.00 AUD. Kuranda Railway Kuranda railway, built in 1891, and…
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland Van Trip Day 2-4
300 km away from Balgal Beach are the fertile Atherton Tablelands. The Tablelands are a true wonder, each bend in the road promises more beauty than the next. From rolling farm hills to tropical rainforest and hidden waterfalls, there is a little bit of adventure. A necessary pit stop on any trip through the Atherton…
Queensland, Australia Camper Van Trip: Day 1
Australia is a beautiful country with so much to offer, what better way to explore it than by camper van? The country is huge! Having a month of holiday, sunny Queensland was the ideal destination. Renting the Camper Van Three weeks were constant emails back and forth, phone calls and enquiries to various camper van…
A day in Sayulita
An hour from the bustling tourist town of Puerto Vallarta in Nayarit, Mexio is the small town of Sayulita. What this town lacks in size it more than makes up for in colour. Rainbow papel picado flags stretch across streets where the buildings are painted with colourful murals. Everyone has a laid back and friendly…
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Thousands of tourists flock to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the winter months for a brief respite from the cold. It is an affordable destination that caters for all varieties of travellers including: budget backpackers, families and those looking for a luxurious private villa with butler service and an onsite cook. Puerto Vallarta is a busy…
Moving to Australia
This may seem a bit rash but, in a moment of pessimism I realized that I was super unhappy where I was. I loved my friends and where I was living but my job was exactly that: a job. Not the career that I had come to grow into, there was no room for advancement…
Frankfurt Christmas Markets
Once in Europe, it is easy and cheap to travel around. The best part about travelling in the off season is the cheaper deals and Christmas markets. I love Christmas, so to be in Europe during the holiday season was so much fun. For a little over 20 Euro I flew from Pisa to Frankfurt…
The Birthplace of the Renaissance and the Fashion of Florence
There are many touristy things to do in Florence, from walking up the lookout at the Duomo, to the famed Boboli gardens, strolling down Ponte Vecchio for an eyeful of gems and gold, there are just as many things to do for free as there are paid. Going to the Uffizi is a day of…