The ultimate weekend getaway has just a few key elements: exciting outdoor activities, fantastic food and beautiful landscapes. Ideally, add places to drink while taking in those beautiful landscapes! It’s no secret that I’ve loved living in Anacortes. I also think it’s one of the best weekend getaway destinations in Washington. Even more so in the […]
Travel tips
8 ways to travel when you’re not actually travelling
One of the true perils of being a travel addict: how to cope when the supply runs dry and you’re back at home. To be totally honest, despite blogging about travel I don’t have a strong desire to be a full time traveller. I love balancing a life full of travel adventures with my ‘real’ life. […]
How to rock a red eye flight
I’m always eager to get the most out of my vacation days – and score the cheapest deals – so that usually means taking a red eye flight to or from my destination. I’ve taken dozens of overnight flights through the years (Sydney-Perth, Sydney-LA, Vancouver-Fiji, Seattle-Boston etc), so I feel like I’ve become a master of the […]
Why I prefer off season travel
“You guys should come back in summer. There’s a tonne more people and the weather is awesome”. Tom and I had just spent the last hour sampling botanic-style beers in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, sheltering from the cold November rain that waited outside. We’d been chatting to the bartender about our travels while he explained the […]
How to have a perfect NYC getaway
Planning an NYC getaway? This vibrant concrete jungle is on every traveller’s bucket list – and with good reason. It simultaneously embodies an economic powerhouse, an arts mecca and cultural melting pot. There are new cuisines to try on every corner, and unlimited sights and entertainment at your fingertips. It can seem almost as overwhelming as […]
Tips to survive overnight train travel in Asia
If I could pick a mode of transport when in Asia, train travel would pretty much win hands down every time. And for intrepid travellers across the continent, overnight train travel is one of the most popular modes of transport. Tickets are usually cheap, it saves paying for a night’s accommodation, and gets you from A to B […]