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Beachgoers on the beach at Pollonia Milos

Visit the Unique Greek Island of Milos 2024

Having left Greece only two months prior, Marty and I jumped straight into planning our return to the unique Greek Island of Milos in 2024. The most western of the Cycladic islands in Greece, Milos looks like a long sandwich with a giant crooked bite removed. Milos inspires a sense of adventure. We loved the thrill of finding yet another out of …

Abell Point Marina Airlie Beach

Whitsundays on a Budget – How to Get to Whitehaven Beach

The stunning Whitsunday Islands off-shore from Airlie Beach in Queensland, mid-way on the iconic Great Barrier Reef, are more numerous than just the four world famous resort islands of Hayman, Hamilton, Daydream and Long Islands. The largest island after which the group is named, is uninhabited Whitsunday Island (275 sq km). Captain Cook named …

Red roofed museum and the beach at lighthouse bay from the top of Bruny Lighthouse

Hobart to Bruny Island: Tours from Hobart or Self Drive Bruny Island?

Learn about how to travel from Hobart to Bruny Island including information on the self-drive Bruny Island option, Bruny Island Tours from Hobart plus what to do on Bruny Island. Find Bruny Island attractions, Bruny Island walks, the ferry to Bruny Island tips, gourmet food tips and where to stay including Bruny Island camping. This is your one …

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Beachgoers on the beach at Pollonia Milos

Visit the Unique Greek Island of Milos 2024

Having left Greece only two months prior, Marty and I jumped straight into planning our return to the unique Greek Island of Milos in 2024. The most western of the Cycladic islands in Greece, Milos looks like a long sandwich with a giant crooked bite removed. Milos inspires a sense of adventure. We loved the thrill of finding yet another out of …

Mussel farming near Risan Bay of Kotor Montenegro

Dubrovnik to Kotor Montenegro + Things to do in Kotor

Updated Oct. 2022. This post explores the different ways and routes of getting from Dubrovnik to Kotor Montenegro as well as things to do in Kotor on arrival. Whether it is called Bay of Kotor Montenegro, Boka Kotorska or simply Boka, Kotor is one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world. Take stark grey Balkan mountains, daub them …

Dubrovnik from Ul. Frana Supila

What to do in Dubrovnik with best Game of Thrones Tour Guide

There is so much written about this mega tourist destination in the Adriatic and yet I found the planning stages difficult. Initially it was a question of the best place to stay in Dubrovnik and then what to do in Dubrovnik and finally would the crowds spoil the experience? I don't enjoy crowded destinations and vacillated over whether to visit …

Mt. Srd viewpoint over Dubrovnik and Lokrum Island Croatia

Mount Srd Dubrovnik Sunset via Dubrovnik Cable Car and Homeland War Museum

UPDATED 6 SEPT 2022. It's a short ride on the Dubrovnik Cable Car to the top of Mount Srd Dubrovnik, the dramatic backdrop to the old town of Dubrovnik Croatia. Always the protector of Dubrovnik, Mt. Srd is the location of the Homeland War Museum Dubrovnik, Panorama Restaurant and the best Dubrovnik Sunset views. The cable car in Dubrovnik is …

Looking Back to Stoney Creek Falls

Kuranda Train and Skyrail the best day trip from Cairns

UPDATED JULY 2022. There are many options for visiting Kuranda Village on the Atherton Tablelands in far North Queensland. We have visited the tablelands by car many times, but everyone should do a Kuranda Train and Skyrail tour at least once in their life. My honest opinion is that it's one of the best day trips from Cairns. Cairns to Kuranda …