On The Road Again

The UNESCO World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park is perhaps the singular “must see” attraction in the whole state of Tasmania. While there is plenty more to see and do (or you could do all of it), this is by far one of the most pristine, serene, and completely surreal experiences to have in Tasmania. It is here where you can breathe the world’s cleanest air and experience the untouched wilderness of the little island state of Tasmania, Australia. How to Visit Cradle Mountain Visitors have the option to visit Cradle Mountain in one day, or to stay a night or two in one of the accommodations on offer at the entry to the park. Below are some of the best options for visiting the park: Day Visit from Launceston The nearby city of Launceston is a great city to base yourself for day trips around the North and North West. If you don’t wish to stay in the park at one of the (few) accommodation choices on offer, Launceston is just a 2 hour drive away, m...

Of the 40 places I visited in New Zealand, Raglan was by far my favourite. After thoroughly exhausting myself with my hike in Paihia, I needed somewhere to recuperate and this was the perfect place to do so. Raglan is a chilled-out surf town on the west coast of the North Island and is one of those places where, within seconds of arriving, I felt the most relaxed I have in weeks — and promptly began talking about living here for a few months. Unfortunately, we had only planned to spend one night in Raglan. One of the downsides to planning out an epic two month road trip across New Zealand was, well, exactly that. Planning. Before arriving, we had no idea which places we’d love, where we’d hate, if the weather would co-operate… we managed to get it right most of the time, but I sorely wish we’d had longer in Raglan. Wanting to make the most of our time here, Dave and I decided this would be best done at the beach. Raglan’s beaches surprised me....

Why I Love Queensland: Video Australia Travel Guide Published: June 2017 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet + Three UK The palm-lined beaches, the rich Indigenous culture of this land, the colourful birds tweeting to tropical sunsets, the friendly Aussie banter, the incredible rainforests, the never ending reef; there are a million and one reasons why I love Queensland. My first visit to Queensland lasted a week. As I got on the flight out of Cairns heading to Uluru, I knew I’d be back someday soon. When Lonely Planet and Three UK asked me to share somewhere that had captured my heart, it was a no-brainer. I booked a ticket to Cairns to discover more of Tropical North Queensland. Hit play and let me show you why I love Queensland. If you don’t know, Three UK allow you to use your phone in over 60 destinations for the same package price as at home with no roaming fees – From Australia to Indonesia, it let me keep the same sim for two years...