Solo Travel Blog

Whether you’re 28 or 58 or any adult age for that matter, single and feeling the constraints of routine, could a holiday fling be just what you need?

Our birthday is 24 August and this year 2020 marks our 14^th birthday.  In our fourteen years, every year has brought something new.  As more years pass the early days become a distant memory.  I thought that for our birthday this year it would be a good time to remember where it all began. 

Spices remind me of my travels and my travels have introduced me to new spices, or new ways to use them, and bringing these discoveries home are part of my travel memories.

Every day our effervescent travel industry is losing its fizz and with the JobKeeper extension announcement I lost some more (of my fizz).  COVID chaos reigns and I didn’t pop open the bubbly when I heard the extension announcement….more like reaching for the Berocca to get back my bounce. Living through the impact of ...

The things to do on Kangaroo Island reach far and wide across this big island sitting off our southern shores. Do yourself a favour and stay.  A day tour can never do this island justice and you’ll be missing so much of what she has on offer.

A starter’s list of nine of the best train journeys in Australia. From east to west, north to south, these are just of the amazing rail journeys across Australia.

With over 8000 islands it’s a challenge to narrow it down to a short list of amazing Australian islands to visit. There’s no attempt to claim the best of the islands, but rather showcase each of these islands for their uniqueness, and why each of them is deserving of the title ‘an Amazing Australian Island,' and importantly worthy of a visit.

Travel blogging – thought about starting but never quite found the right time, motivation or inspiration to get started? Get some inspiration from some travel bloggers across the world, once 'in your shoes.'

Where are all the big things in Australia? Maybe you’ve got your favourite. Towns across Australia have picked up on the big icons theme and there’s been a growing list over the decades.

My travels to Peru, and my only foray into South America left me wanting to explore more.  I discovered amazing micro cultures and climates visiting Cusco, The Amazon and Machu Picchu and it’s why they should all be on your Peru tour itinerary.  I had one major takeway; guided tours in Peru are the better way to see it for a few important reasons.