Year: 2017

If you're feeling the travel itch or you need some R&R this Summer, why not take a stay-cation? Stay-cations are the perfect holiday solution if you don't have the time or budget for a tropical island getaway... While a stay-cation is only short, it always leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) are currently running a Summer of Possibilities competition and this initiative reminded me how important it is to take time for yourself to recharge. While

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I visit Bali every year. Now it may sound unimaginative to holiday to the same place, but I promise you this little Indonesian island is so inspiring and ever-evolving that once you’ve had a taste, you’ll be forever going back… There is so much natural diversity on Bali, from the volcanic mountains beyond Ubud to the pristine blue sea at Uluwatu. With it’s hidden waterfalls, endless rice terraces, black sand beaches and ancient temples there

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Lebanon is synonymous with war and conflict... But if you dare to look beyond its turbulent past, you will discover a great country where beauty has flourished through decades of instability. Lebanon is rich in history and culture, and hosts the most unreal landscape... Where else in the world can you swim in the sea and ski the mountains on the same day? There is so much to experience in Lebanon and because the country is so small,

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I recently spent 48 hours in Dubai and with temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius in August, it was just about as long as I could handle. Many of the locals choose to holiday or leave during the summer months because the heat and humidity makes it one of the hottest places on Earth. However, having said that, Dubai has catered for the heat and there is still plenty of indoor activities to experience. Where to stay:

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Lebanon isn't typically a popular holiday destination for Australian tourists. After all, the Australian Government has issued a travel warning. (I don’t want to disregard that but if you “re-consider your need to travel” as suggested, you're the only one missing out.) Despite the ongoing political instability that has impacted the nation's security for decades, the snow-capped mountains, deep-blue mediterranean sea, labyrinthine streets, old mosques and ancient ruins ensure the tourism industry remains strong. Here’s 4 reasons why

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Who else plans their day around their meals? So why not plan your holidays around them too?  If you’re heading to the 'Land of the Long White Cloud', make sure you stop into to the lake-side city of Queenstown for a day or 3 to feast your eyes and your belly on this city’s culinary delights. While Queenstown is world-famous for its humble Ferg-hamburger, Michellian star, celebrity and internationally acclaimed chefs are also in-town!  I know

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New Zealand’s South Island is one of the most picturesque places on earth. From the crystal-blue waters at Lake Tekapo to the snow-capped Remarkables Mountains, it really is the Instagrammer’s dream. Here are some pictures I took in and around the beautiful lake-side city of Queenstown. I hope they inspire you to visit the “Land of the Long White

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