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Sydney Opera House at sunset.

Australia, Budget Travel, New South Wales, Sydney · September 5, 2023

30+ Free Things To Do in Sydney

There’s no need to break the bank… here are my top recommendations for the best free things to do in Sydney. Being an Aussie, I’ve visited Sydney quite a few times in my lifetime (and twice in the past year…

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Sunset views from Eureka Skydeck/Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia

Australia, Melbourne, Victoria · January 15, 2022

25 Things To Do in Melbourne at Night

Look out – here are the best things to do in Melbourne at night! So far on the blog, I’ve covered free things to do in Melbourne, the most fun things to do in Melbourne, and now we’re onto the…

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Free things to do in Melbourne: visit the La Trobe Reading Room at the State Library of Victoria

Australia, Melbourne, Victoria · August 19, 2021

23 Free Things To Do in Melbourne

It’s about time I shared with you my favourite free things to do in Melbourne – there are a lot! I’m back with another post about marvellous Melbourne. Now, it may not be the most budget-friendly destination in Australia, but…

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Hayley sitting on rock overlooking Nudey Beach on Fitzroy Island near Cairns.

Australia, Cairns, Queensland · July 29, 2021

How to Have a Great Day Trip to Fitzroy Island from Cairns

Here’s my guide on how to plan the best Fitzroy Island day trip. Believe me, it’s one of the best things to do while you’re in Cairns. So, I grew up in Townsville, which is about a 5-hour drive south…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge in Circular Quay.

Accommodation, New South Wales, Sponsored, Sydney · May 3, 2021

5 Top-Rated Sydney Hostels For Solo Travellers

Looking for where to stay in Sydney on a budget? Well, here are five outstanding Sydney hostels you need to check out.  I can’t wait to head to Sydney for a solo weekend later this month. When I started researching…

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Places to visit in Australia: Mount Wellington in Hobart, Tasmania

Australia, Solo Female Travel · April 5, 2021

The 10 Best Places to Visit Alone in Australia

Let’s TALK about my favourite solo travel destinations in Australia. Here are my recommendations for the best places to visit in Australia alone. Updated in November 2025 My solo travels are not limited to overseas destinations. Yes, I’ve travelled solo…

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Picnic overlooking winery in Hunter Valley, thanks to RedBalloon.

Australia, Christmas, Sponsored · December 9, 2020

The Best Experience Gifts to Buy Grounded Aussie Travellers This Year

Now, I know us Aussies are confined to domestic travel for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, our country is huge and filled with many beautiful places to visit (head to this post for some solo travel inspo). If you’re searching for…

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Overlooking the Bondi Icebergs open water swimming pool at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

Australia, Melbourne, New South Wales, Sydney, Victoria · June 8, 2020

The Ultimate Aussie Battle – Should You Visit Melbourne or Sydney?

I’m weighing in on one of the biggest Australian debates – is Melbourne or Sydney better? When it’s your first time visiting Australia and you only have limited vacation days, the age-old battle between Melbourne or Sydney might be on…

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Overlooking Arthur Bay on Magnetic Island (beach holiday packing list)

Australia, Magnetic Island, Photography, Queensland · May 24, 2020

Where to Take The Most Beautiful Photos on Magnetic Island

My latest post is all about where to take the best photos on Magnetic Island. Your Instagram feed will never be the same again! This blog post idea came to me as I ventured around Magnetic Island with my friend…

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Australia, Food, Melbourne, Victoria · April 26, 2020

My Delicious Melbourne Food Diary

Welcome to my Melbourne food guide, where I share the best Melbourne restaurants and cafes I visited on my return to Melbourne in 2020. I may be posting this now, but today’s mini Melbourne food guide is obviously more for…

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Fitzroy street art in Melbourne, Australia

Australia, Melbourne, Victoria · December 9, 2019

51 Fun Things To Do in Melbourne

If you’re looking for the most fun things to do in Melbourne, this former local has got you covered! I previously wrote about the best free things to do in Melbourne. Now, it’s time to focus on the most fun…

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Free things to do in Melbourne: head to Brighton Beach

Australia, Sponsored, Travel Planning · October 24, 2019

12 Things To Know Before You Go To Australia

Here’s everything you need to know before visiting and travelling around Australia.  After travelling through so many European countries recently, I’ve been comparing my adventures to travelling around Australia. From entering the country to transport and climate, I think travel…

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