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Melbourne is situated in a beautiful part of Australia with plenty of scenic landscapes and great beaches in the surrounding area. Here are some of the best day trips from Melbourne, including information on self-driving the day trips and taking public transport or tours. Great Ocean Road Day Trip The Great Ocean Road is an … Read more
Melbourne is one of my favourite cities in Australia with lots to do both in the city centre and the surrounding area. Australia in general isn’t a cheap place to visit so here are some of my top free things to do in Melbourne! 1. Stroll Through Fitzroy Gardens Escape from the hustle and bustle … Read more
Noosa is a small town along the Queensland Coast in Australia. It is super popular with backpackers and tourists and it’s easy to see why. The town boasts great shops and cafes, waves for surfing, a national park and its home to one of only two everglades in the world! There are plenty of activities … Read more
New Zealand’s North Island is an island filled with bubbling geothermal activity, twinkling glow worms and magical hobbit holes. There is a lot to explore but this 10 day itinerary covers some of the best sights that the North Island has to offer. This route was designed to be taken with a campervan so I’ll … Read more
New Zealand’s South Island is a magical place! To see all the island has to offer you really need more than a week but if a week is all you have this 7 day itinerary will show you some of the most stunning mountains and glaciers on the island. I’d recommend exploring New Zealand in … Read more
This is a jam packed itinerary intended to showcase the best New Zealand had to offer squeezed into a three week period. The itinerary is designed for travel in a campervan so I’ve added some recommended campsites. You could easily adapt this for a car road trip but you might have to alter the route … Read more
If you are planning a road trip in a campervan around the beautiful country of New Zealand – or any country really – read the list below for a handy checklist of things to pack. A lot of these items can easily be picked up along the way if you find you need them. But … Read more
Rotorua and Taupo are two fairly small towns in New Zealand’s North Island, both surrounded by natural beauty. Whilst there are lots of activities you can pay to do in the area, there are many natural attractions that you can visit for free. Below is a list of free things to do in Rotorua, Taupo … Read more
In 2023, we spent three weeks on a road trip around New Zealand. I spent ages looking into campervans before we went but due to a cancelled ferry and a last minute flight to the South Island we actually ended up hiring two campervans – with two very different experiences. There’s a lot to know … Read more
Doi Inthanon is a National Park in Northern Thailand. The mountainous landscape is speckled with waterfalls and spectacular views. Although the peak is around a 2 hour drive from Chiang Mai, you can easily break up the journey with lots of sights to visit along the way. Here is an itinerary from a one day … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand is a city filled with decadent temples. It could take days to explore them all but here is a guide to Bangkok’s most famous temples that can be visited in a day or day and a half. Leng Buia Ia Shrine in China Town Located in the heart of China Town hidden down … Read more
Doi Pui is a mountain to the west of Chiang Mai where you will find Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The park is a popular day trip from Chiang Mai, with many other attractions worth visiting on route. Here is a suggested itinerary for a day trip to Doi Pui from Chiang Mai. Doi Pui Day … Read more
Vientiane is a small capital city located in Laos, just over the border from Thailand. As capital cities go, there aren’t tonnes of tourist attractions in Vientiane but what is there is unique to the city. Visiting Vientiane can be a great entry point to Loas and a stop over on your way to Laos’ … Read more
Bangkok and Luang Prabang are two popular stops on any South East Asia itinerary. You could fly between the two but if you want to cut down on air travel (and costs), you can take the train instead. The journey is fairly straight forward. However you can’t just buy a train ticket from Bangkok to … Read more
Luang Prabang is a scenic town in Laos. Boasting a UNESCO World Heritage site and surrounded by spectacular nature, Luang Prabang is must visit on any South East Asia itinerary. Whether you are planning to visit for one day or a week, here are the best things to do in Luang Prabang, plus day trips … Read more
Ninh Binh is a beautiful area in the North of Vietnam. Despite being just a few hours from Hanoi, Ninh Binh could hardly be more different. Swap the city for a rural landscape as skyscrapers become luscious green hills with row boat-filled rivers drifting in between. Here are 10 suggestions of things to do in … Read more
Hanoi is one of the biggest cities in Vietnam with a population of 5 million people. It has a bustling, vibrant atmosphere with lots to offer visitors. Spending three or four days in Hanoi is a great start to a Vietnam itinerary. Here are some of the best things to do in Hanoi wrapped up … Read more
Angkor Wat is a 12th century Hindu-Buddist temple that is well known as the symbol of Cambodia. So much so that it even features on the flag. Not only is the temple huge – the biggest religious monument in the world – but it is actually part of a much wider complex of temples and … Read more
Chefchaouen is known as Morocco’s Blue City and it’s easy to see why. The old town is almost entirely painted blue. From the cobbled streets to the stepped alleyways, from cafes and market stalls to the local’s homes. It is all blue! There is plenty to see and do in the city as well as … Read more