Tag: travel

Drawing of a violin at the Cremona Violin Museum

Cremona Travel Guide – What To Do And See In Italy’s Historic Violin Capital

November 2, 2021

With its terracotta rooftops, pale yellow and red brick buildings, and grand medieval towers, Cremona in the northern Italian region of Lombardy is one of Italy’s underappreciated gems. The grand Cathedral of Cremona and the Torrazzo tower are some of the most impressive sights in the city, and its cultural heritage and history of violin … More Cremona Travel Guide – What To Do And See In Italy’s Historic Violin Capital

Paris colourful basketball court Pigalle between buildings

Unusual Things To Do In Paris – A Closer Look At Paris’ Lesser-Known Sights

September 1, 2020

Paris is a city with endless secrets to discover. Visitors to the city naturally start their trip by exploring their favourite artworks in the Louvre, photographing the Eiffel Tower, and shopping in the Marais. But, for those looking for some more interesting, quirky, and lesser-known things to see, Paris has much more on offer. The … More Unusual Things To Do In Paris – A Closer Look At Paris’ Lesser-Known Sights

Sketch landscape of an offroad vehicle in the Namibia desert highway

Africa Overland – An Epic Road Trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar (and Back)

March 17, 2020

This epic road trip through Africa, in a high-clearance 4×4, took myself and two companions six weeks to travel through seven African countries. The objective was to drive from Cape Town to Zanzibar island off the coast of Tanzania, and back again, an epic distance of more than 12,000kms (7,500 miles). It was a daunting … More Africa Overland – An Epic Road Trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar (and Back)

Sketch of palm tree groves in Mozambique

Coronavirus: Should You Cancel Your Holiday Or Not?

March 13, 2020

In two weeks, me, my wife and little toddler are flying from Melbourne to Honolulu for a 14-day holiday. As the spread of Coronavirus causes more and more travel restrictions and cases of self-isolation, we are left wondering: should we cancel our trip? The status of Hawaii and Melbourne At the time of writing, Hawaii … More Coronavirus: Should You Cancel Your Holiday Or Not?

Drawing of a cartoon man drinking a mango lassi

The Different Types of Travel Bloggers

June 27, 2019

Travel bloggers come in all shapes and sizes. There are digital nomads and Instagram influencers, know-it-alls, adventure junkies, SEO wizards, and people who are just documenting a holiday. To keep track of all of this, I’ve made a list. Here are the main travel blogger archetypes that I’ve come across blogging, listening to travel podcasts, … More The Different Types of Travel Bloggers

drawing of beautiful spanish tiles

What to do in Seville – An illustrated tour through Spain’s historic gem

May 20, 2019

Seville is completely entrancing. This Spanish city feels like it has history written into every sandy-coloured stone and decorative blue tile. There’s a rich cultural heritage here, a melting pot that resulted from centuries of architectural evolution, fusion of cultures and shifts in political power. Seville is also full of life, food and energy, and … More What to do in Seville – An illustrated tour through Spain’s historic gem