Practical travel advice for Australians, at home and abroad.
Practical travel advice for Australians, at home and abroad.
For those who don’t know us, we are Ros and Alan, an Australian couple who spend part of the year in beautiful Chiang Mai Thailand and the rest of the year travelling the world ticking off our ultimate bucket list destinations. During our travels we have been fortunate to tick off many bucket list trips […]
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Have you ever thought of visiting Croatia in spring? To wet your appetite, Anna our guest contributor from Expert World Travel shares her 7 reasons why Croatia is her favourite spring destination. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia is one of those amazing destinations that has something to offer to tourists all year round. In
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Last reviewed June 2026. Thai visa rules change often, so the figures here are current as at this date. Always confirm them against official sources before you apply. We spend part of each year in Thailand and have been through the retirement visa process ourselves, so this guide is written from firsthand experience rather than
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The city of Chiang Mai is a stepping stone to the town of Pai, a place renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and spectacular mountain scenery. Pai sits in a picturesque valley in Thailand’s Mae Hong Son Province and is one of the best places in Northern Thailand to see hill tribe communities and tranquil rural
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New York city is one of our favourite destinations. The hustle and bustle of New York City with its world famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Statue of Liberty and Central Park make it a city that we never tire of visiting, a city that truly never sleeps. However, as we
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Have you ever wondered about the different levels of comfort between economy, premium economy, business and first class flights? Well over the last few years we have put these flight styles to the test and this is what we discovered. Economy Class Past and Present Flight Reviews Unless you are one of the fortunate few
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I have talked to many single women during my travels who say they would love to travel but feel intimidated by the thought of travelling alone. Especially Solo Female Travel in New York City It is true that I travel the world with my husband Alan but when I began travelling so many years ago,
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Today life is lived at a hectic pace, the difference between leisure and work time is often blurred and this ultimately impacts on all aspects of everyday life. Our energy levels, sleeping habits, diet and wellbeing can be affected by the amount of stress we put on our body. Taking a break at one of
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Prague is on the top of many peoples list of places to visit, it is considered one of the most beautiful cities’ in the world, a fact backed up by the mass of tourists that flock to the city each year. While Prague is undeniably lovely, it is a stepping stone to a land of
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Have you been holding off on taking that Jamaican trip you’ve been dreaming of? There is no doubt that Jamaica is one of Caribbean’s most popular destinations which you can visit all year round. This Caribbean bliss features rich culture, interesting history, jamming music, diverse landscapes and seemingly endless options of things to do and
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