Tag Archives: Transport

When is a Zoo not a Zoo? Australia Zoo Raises the Question

Australia Zoo Review

  In the traditional sense of the word, zoos are generally places where animals are kept in cages for the amusement and entertainment of human beings. Out of their natural habitat and thrust into a life on show, zoos, customarily speaking, were not known for their ethical treatment of animals or their prestigious moral codes. […]

How to Bag Cheap Train Tickets for Europe Travel

Money Saving Tips for European Train Travel

  Once upon a time, budget airlines were the cheapest and best way to shuttle around Europe. Nowadays however, train companies are fighting back and rail travel across the continent is fast becoming better, quicker and cheaper than ever. Without the invasive security measures and baggage restrictions of plane journeys, not to mention flight taxes […]

Delights & Difficulties of Travel Friendships

Travel Friendships

  Surely one of the greatest joys of travelling is the meeting of new people. Often, when I think back to the best places or happiest adventures I’ve had when travelling, brilliant, new and exciting friendships are at the centre of them. Go on, think of a great travel memory … I bet one, if […]

Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Bloggers Award

  Well, just over 6 months after when I first logged into wordpress, I’ve been given a Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award by the very generous Lindsay of Sabbatical Around the World. As a blogger to blogger award, this is particularly special because it’s such a great celebration of the female voice, of getting […]

Top 5 FREE Attractions in Kakadu National Park

Top 5 Free Attractions in Kakadu

  As the largest in Australia, Kakadu National Park is the big daddy when it comes to exploring this vast land’s natural wilderness. Situated in the Northern Territory, a few hours’ drive from Darwin, the park is a steamy tropical mix of wetlands and floodplains, escarpments and gorges. It’s also an important UNESCO site, one […]

Cheapest Ways to Travel Between Heathrow & Gatwick

Heathrow and Gatwick

  If you’re ever making a connection flight in London, it’s highly possible that you’ll have to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Situated the opposite sides of the city, these 2 giant hubs boast an array of international lights and airlines, but sadly do not have a distinct transport link that connects them directly. […]

Best Carry On Packing Tips for Long Haul Flights in Economy

Best Carry-On Packing Tips

  Having endured, over the years, a ton of long haul economy flights across the globe, I’m pretty well versed in the best carry on packing tips! The following list was put to the test on the recent flight I took from Brisbane to London and I can confirm that nothing was left wanting! So […]

Top 5 Tips for Traveling With Parents

Family Outings

  It all starts out with good intentions – let’s make some lasting, happy memories, adventuring the world together and catching up on some much needed quality time. Yet all too often, traveling with parents can quickly morph from one of the best ideas you’ve had into one of the worst! Stress, tension and disagreements […]

Top 10 Budget Travel Items for the Health Conscious

Health Conscious

  As part of my series on how you can make your journeys round the world happier and healthier, I’m bringing you my list of the top 10 budget travel items for the health conscious. Make sure you’re fully prepared and able to have the best trip possible by including some of this great items on […]

Qantas vs Jetstar! Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

Qantas vs Jetstar // Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

  I’ve always been a big fan of budget airlines on the basis they offer cheap flights to some great destinations and therefore increase the possibility of me being able to travel there! Never one to mind about roughing it slightly, 9 times out of 10, I’m happy to remove the need for any frills […]