After shutting it’s borders for the best part of 2 years the news has FINALLY come that Australia will be opening for tourists again! Australia Opens For Tourism From Feb 21st! Yup, on 7th Feb, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that from Feb 21st 2022, international travellers could once again travel to, and around, Australia. Australia has been slowly opening up again in the last few months, but this was previously restricted to Australia who have be stranded abroad during COVID, or select student and work visas. But happy days, tourist visas will be accepted again from 21st Feb!   ..read more

On the hunt for the best hostels in Byron Bay? No worries I’ve got you covered! Byron Bay is my home away from home – and this epic little hippie town in Northern New South Wales is packed full of awesome barefoot vibes, pumping surf and good times. Over the years I’ve stayed at or worked at every hostel in Byron Bay – so I’m well placed to give you the rundown of the best options so you can choose the one that will suit you best…so lets get started! And even though there have been some big changes post COVID (notably Nomads Byron closing down) there are still some epic options to choose from ..read more

Since Australia closed it’s borders to international arrivals from March 2020 due to COVID, a lot of people have been asking “when will Australia borders open again” Well, in a slightly unforeseen announcement, parts of Australia will be welcoming international arrivals from 1st December! Australia Is Opening Up From 1st Dec 2021! Australia Welcomes International Arrivals On 22nd Nov the Australia PM announced that Australia is now opening up to international travellers again! From 1st Dec 2021 if you’re fully vaccinated you can now enter Australia on a selection of visas, including the Workin ..read more

When it comes to the best places to visit in NSW you’re pretty spoilt for choice – New South Wales has some incredible destination to check out. Whether it’s the cityscapes of Sydney to the stunning beaches of Byron Bay, a NSW road trip will no doubt be packed with adventure. So to help you narrow it down, here are 10 of my favourites to squeeze into your Aussie travel plans! 10 Best Places to Visit in NSW | New South Wales, Australia 1. Sydney Having the perfect Sydney itinerary will maximise your time in the city and it’s certainly top of most peoples list of best places to visit in NSW. Syd ..read more

Since Australia closed it’s borders to international arrivals from March 2020 due to COVID, a lot of people have been asking “when will Australia borders open again” Well, in a slightly unforeseen announcement, parts of Australia will be welcoming international arrivals from 1st November! Australia Is Opening Up From 1st Nov 2021! NSW Welcome International Arrivals On 15th October, the NSW Premier announced that New South Wales is now opening up to international travellers again! From 1st November 2021 if you’re fully vaccinated you can now enter New South Wales WITHOUT any need to do any hote ..read more

When it comes to the best things to do in Hoi An, you’re pretty spoilt for choice and this bustling little town should certainly be a solid stop on your travels around Vietnam. For me it was certainly one of the highlights and I wish I’d spent a little more time there to really make the most of everything it had to offer. So if you’re busy planning your Vietnam itinerary, here are some of the things that await in Hoi An…   Things to Do in Hoi An – Top 10 Activities & Attractions Wander Through Hoi An’s Old Town  If you’re planning on travelling to Vietnam, a visit to Hoi An’s cha ..read more

Busy planning New Zealand South Island road trip?  I don’t blame you – the South Island of New Zealand is packed full of incredible destinations as well as heaps of things to do – and a road trip is certainly my favourite way to explore! Here’s my 14 day itinerary to help you plan your own adventure, including top places to stay and activities too. Enjoy!   New Zealand South Island Road Trip | Complete 14-Day Itinerary Car & Campervan Hire in New Zealand First off, if you’re going to be doing a road trip in New Zealand, you’re going to need some wheels! There are plenty of option ..read more

When it comes to the best Sri Lanka beaches to visit you’re spoilt for choice – this stunning little island has a coastline peppered with incredible stretches of sand. So whether you want to chill out surrounded by palm trees, head out for some whale watching or enjoy world class surf, here are 10 of the best Sri Lanka beaches to suit everyone…   The 10 Best Sri Lanka Beaches You Have To Visit 1. Bentota Beach Sri Lanka One of the top Sri Lanka activities is to relax on the white sand beaches, something Bentota is perfect for. The beach runs south from the Bentota lagoon and is close to q ..read more

Heading down under for a year on an Australia working holiday visa is a bit of a right of passage for many travellers, especially those from the UK. The lure of sunny beaches, solid working wages and a whole heaps of adventures is pretty hard to turn down! As part of the post Brexit trade deals (boring I know, but it gets more exciting, I promise!) the UK and Australia have proposed some epic new changes to the Australia working holiday scheme which could make Oz the perfect escape for your post COVID escape! So what’s the new deal with taking a working holiday in Australia? Australia Working ..read more

Busy weighing up the gap year pros and cons to decide whether you should take one? After 10 years bouncing around the globe here are some of the most common pros and cons of taking a gap year that I’ve heard – so to help put your mind at ease and help you make the best decision for you lets run through them…   Gap Year Pros And Cons – Should You Take One? Pro – Time To Indulge Your Passion For me one of the biggest gap year pros is the fact you have a whole heap of time on your hands – and one of the best things you can do with your gap year is indulge your passions. For some people that ..read more