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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I was lucky growing up to go on an international holiday with my family. At just 12-years-old, Thailand was the first "other" country I ever visited. As a rule, I generally don't like to holiday somewhere I've already been. I guess that's why it's been 15-years since I visited Thailand, regardless of the fact that it's one of Australia's closer neighbours. I do however like to live life spontaneously, and in Thailand's case, all it took was a flight
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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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Boracay is an island paradise with postcard-perfect white sand beaches and crystal-clear blue waters. It’s obvious why 200,000 Aussies flock to its shores every year (and we Aussies really do know a good beach when we see one). While this tropical hideaway has long been known to Filipino holidaymakers, global tourism really began to explode after the Jolie-Pitts visited in 2009 (still can’t believe they broke upI 🙁 ) . Boracay quickly found itself on
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Below are 14 of my favourite travel quotes to inspire you to discover more... *** “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you’ve traveled.” – Mohammed “I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from
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Everything you need to know to have an amazing holiday in Bali... Arriving at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport Great news if you are an Australian entering Bali, the laws have recently changed and there is no longer the need to purchase a compulsory visa on arrival. Australia is now on the list of countries being visa-free for entry. Transport options Take a Taxi or a private car from the Airport to your hotel. Private cars
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