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We’re a family of four who loves to travel the world as well as experience what our own country (Australia) has to offer. We travel during school holidays while our daughters are at High School and try to travel on a budget, getting good value for our money. Although we do like the occasional splurge of business class and 5 star hotels.
Wendy is originally from London, England, and Dave from Perth, Australia. So between us, we have two continents covered. We also have a love for Asia.
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Travel Destinations
AUSTRALIA
Australia is the largest country in Oceania and consists of the mainland, Tasmania, and many small islands.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand consists of two main islands (North and South plus about 600 smaller islands.
ASIA
Despite being the most populated continent, you can still find a slice of heaven.
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Most Popular Posts
Sydney to Brisbane Road Trip Itinerary
A tried and tested detailed Sydney to Brisbane Road Trip Itinerary with five year old twins.
Singapore Zoo Review & Guide
Singapore Zoo is touted as one of the world’s best zoos and has around 1.9 million visitors a year. We don’t usually visit zoos on our travels, but we felt that this one deserved our attention. Was it worth going? Read our Singapore Zoo review to decide for yourself.
Karangahake Railway Tunnel Walk
The Karangahake Railway Tunnel Walk is one of the trails in Karangahake Gorge, New Zealand. It’s a picturesque hike with some interesting history and things to see along the way. We stopped to stretch our legs on our road trip from the Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua.
Our Latest Travels
Fun Things To Do in Airlie Beach 2022
Airlie Beach is the best place to base yourselves when travelling to the Whitsundays with children. It is much cheaper to stay there than on the islands, and there are more kids activities to keep them occupied. This guide not only provides the best things to do in Airlie Beach but includes tips on the … Read more
The Best Dunedin Tours from Cruise Ships
Are you looking to find the best Dunedin tours from cruise ships? We stopped at Dunedin as part of our Australia New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice and there are lots of different tours depending on interests and budget. Dunedin is the second-largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, after Christchurch. Archaeology suggests … Read more
What Makes Cruising The Sounds New Zealand Spectacular
The Sounds were part of our Australia and New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Solstice, but what makes cruising The Sounds New Zealand spectacular? Most cruisers will tell you that sailing through Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sounds was the highlight of their New Zealand cruise, and Rudyard Kipling described it as the ‘eighth wonder of the … Read more
The Best Hobart Cruise Excursions
Wondering what to do in a day in Hobart or what are the best Hobart cruise excursions? We were here for a day on Celebrity Solstice and enjoyed the history and natural beauty of Tasmania‘s capital city. Hobart is Tasmania’s main cruise port due to it having the deepest harbour. As you arrive into Hobart, … Read more
10 Best Places to Visit in Queensland
Even though I love living in Western Australia, my favourite place to holiday in Australia is Queensland. We have visited numerous times, so I’m going to share what I think are the 10 best places to visit in Queensland. The sunshine state has so much to offer the traveller with a world heritage reef, paradise … Read more
Cairns to Cape Tribulation & Daintree | Drive or Tour?
You can’t visit Tropical North Queensland without taking a trip from Cairns to Cape Tribulation & Daintree. The question is how to do it. Should you take a tour or self-drive? I’m going to show you both options with pros and cons for each. First, let’s find out more about Cape Tribulation and the Daintree. … Read more
Save money planning your holiday
Flights: We use different sites to get the best possible price for flights. Check matrix.itasoftware.com to get an idea of the cheapest dates, but you can’t book through this site. Compare the cost of flights with Trip.com and try different routes.
Accommodation: We mainly use Booking.com for accommodation as they consistently have the lowest rates with free cancellation on most properties. We also book through Stayz for private accommodation as they are usually cheaper than Airbnb.
Car Rental: To compare rental car company prices, we use Rentalcars.com. They are the world’s biggest car rental site, comparing all main brands including Europcar, Budget, Ace, Hertz, Avis, and Alamo.
Tours: We use third-party sites Viator, Get Your Guide & Klook due to their free cancellation policies, instant confirmation, price guarantees, and mobile ticketing. We occasionally book through Red Balloon too.
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