Penang Airport to Batu Ferringhi Batu Ferringhi is on the northern coast of Penang in Malaysia. The island is just off the mainland and accessible by bridge, ferry or plane. The flight from Kuala Lumpur is a very short 45 minutes. Upon arrival, we went straight to the taxi desk to arrange our taxi to … Read more
If you are trying to decide what cabin to choose, this Celebrity Solstice Veranda Stateroom review provides photos and tips. We cruised on this ship from Sydney to Auckland and stayed in stateroom 9155. What is a Veranda Stateroom on Celebrity Solstice? Most cruise ships offer the choice of staterooms (or cabins as they’re sometimes … Read more
Searching for a hotel to stay in Sydney before a cruise from the Overseas Passenger Terminal? I researched for a hotel before our New Zealand cruise thoroughly and ended up staying at The Holiday Inn Old Sydney (now Rydges Sydney Harbour) in The Rocks but there are a few options. Where is the Cruise Ship … Read more
Are you looking for that perfect shot of the Sydney Opera House or other stunning locations for that perfect photo? Look no further. These top tips will help you.
The Rocks is such a fascinating place to explore when in Sydney. It’s home to Sydney’s oldest surviving residence, historic walkways, markets and old pubs. It also has magnificent views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
I’ve wanted to visit Clarke’s of North Beach in Perth for years and finally went there last month. For those who haven’t heard of it, Clarke’s is one of the top fine dining restaurants in Perth, Western Australia, and is located in a beachside northern suburb, North Beach. It was opened in 2003 by Stephen … Read more
The Singapore Flyer is one of the world’s largest observation wheel at a height of 165m. From the top, you can see views of Marina Bay Sands as well as the rest of the city and out to sea. It’s an iconic landmark against the city skyline and a popular attraction for tourists. It was … Read more
It’s always a struggle to find budget-friendly family hotels in Singapore. We have visited this cultural city four times now and like staying close to Orchard Road. Therefore, this is my well-researched list of the Top 4 best value Orchard Road family hotels. Singapore is renowned for being an expensive city, but it is also one … Read more
Location of Emerald Hill Emerald Hill is located just off the shopping mecca of Orchard Road in Singapore. It’s worth the short detour to see these colourful, historical buildings that are part of Singapore’s culture. The nearest metro is Somerset and is a short walk from there. History of Emerald Hill Singapore The area of … Read more
Are you looking for a child-friendly hotel in Phuket? We thought the Holiday Inn Phuket was excellent for families and can’t wait to return. Location Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and one of Asia‘s most popular beach destinations. Holiday Inn Phuket is located in Patong, just across the road from the beautiful sandy beach. It’s … Read more
Oceana on Broadbeach Review This Oceana on Broadbeach review is based on our families stay here while visiting the Gold Coast theme parks. These beachfront apartments are a great accommodation choice for families as they are spacious with full kitchen facilities. We stayed in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with ocean views but there’s … Read more
