Located between 75 and 90 minutes by train from downtown Melbourne, Ballarat is the state of Victoria's largest inland community (visiting during December, check out the u-pick cherry orchards in Bacchus Marsh - a rail stop on the way to Ballarat). Known for its gold mines, Ballarat has a very 'western' feel. Gold was first discovered in the area in 1851 and like other gold strikes around the planet, this region was soon flooded with miners - … [Read more...]
A Visit to a Special Part of the World, The Tuomotos
We arrived at the tiny aerodrome on the island of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia - marveling at the narrow air strip surrounded on both sides by aquamarine waters. Unlike all passengers we did not have any hotel reservations and we lingered around until all the passengers left and the steel gates began to close - completely locking down the small airport building. One guy walked up to us and asked us if we needed … [Read more...]
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is an unusual city on the Iberian peninsula. A British overseas territory, this city has long been fought for by the Moors, the Spanish and finally the British. It's location is it's main attraction, being just a stone’s throw from Africa. Whilst we don't suggest you start fighting for the rights of your country here, it does make an incredibly picturesque holiday location. If you're lucky enough to get a weekend to yourself, then … [Read more...]
How to Arrange a Perfect Car Trip With a Child: 5 Simple Tips
How to Arrange a Perfect Car Trip With a Child: 5 Simple Tips Today, we have forgotten about traveling, going to movies, and going for a walk with friends. These activities have been replaced with Netflix, 22Bet, Facebook, and other popular online platforms. But one day we will be able to travel safely again. And here are some tips that will help you arrange a perfect car trip with your kids. Plan Your Trip Improvising is great when only … [Read more...]
10 Every Traveler Must do in Paris
Wow Traveling to Paris is a dream come true for people who yearn for beautiful sightseeing. From towering architectural marvels to sipping French wine and from unique paintings to mesmerizing beauty of nature, there are so many things to see and do in Paris. We’ve tried to whittle the list down to 10 essential things to do while visiting Paris so that you can set your itinerary accordingly. Go indulge in the following activities to experience … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why You Should Try Hiking
For those that haven't done it before, hiking can seem a little intimidating. You're out in the wilderness walking for an extensive period of time and don't have access to certain luxuries (including a bathroom). However, while you may not initially believe it, it's a lot more enjoyable than you may think and has many benefits. Below, we are going to discuss six reasons why you should try hiking - Interested in learning more? Let's get … [Read more...]
Why I Love The Travel Community
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” - Mark Twain The world is full of people who travel extensively. They may be travel bloggers who create content from the places they visit, a group of friends embracing upon a long-distance cycling journey, the Rick Steves touring type, or adventurers of all sorts who move around Planet Earth to discover the wonders that exist in this place. Personally, I have traveled most of … [Read more...]
Beautiful Spots to Visit in El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest is on every list of best places to visit in Puerto Rico, and for good reason! If you like waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, or hiking, you should plan to visit El Yunque. It is the only tropical rainforest within the US National Forest Service and provides a beautiful, natural escape only about an hour from San Juan. If you've read my article, How to Enjoy Your Time Working Remotely in San Juan, you know that I only … [Read more...]
Escape to Bodega Bay
Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, … [Read more...]
Are you a modern pilgrim? Visit Norway
The St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. History lesson It all started back in 1030 AD with king Olav the Holy who walked with his men to the battle of Stiklestad. King Olav fell in the battle and was buried in what is now the Nidaros Cathedral. Already in 1070 people from all over Europe started to do pilgrimages to Nidaros (now Trondheim). The walk has inspired nine … [Read more...]
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