admin If you haven’t been to Venice before, the very thought of your sweet little buns floating along the canals, in a gondola, can send shivers through your body. I know, cos it did the same thing to me. Funny thing though, there’s a good chance you may end up visiting Venice as part of a … Read more
Planning your New Zealand itinerary? You absolutely gotta put Cathedral Cove on your North Island ‘to-do’ list. I recently visited this incredible place with my tour group, making our way through New Zealand over 24 days with Haka Tours. It was a completely unexpected spot and somewhere I’d never heard of. Turns out, it’s pretty … Read more
Each year, during winter, the majestic Humpback whales make their annual migration along the coastal waters of Southern Queensland. Where are they going? Legend has it that there’s an absolute rager of a whales-only party held in Hervey Bay each year, and every whale who’s anybody attends because it’s the place to see and be … Read more
There’s nowhere else quite like Bangkok. A sprawling city where modern skyscrapers sit side-by-side with heritage shophouses and fine dining restaurants take inspiration from street food vendors. Considered a destination well suited to backpackers and travellers on a budget, there’s so much more to this vibrant destination than party streets. Dig a little deeper and … Read more
The general advice I got, before going to Tokyo, was that hotel rooms are expensive and tiny. I was terrified. We stayed in Tokyo for nearly two weeks, spending the first week split between two budget hotels, which really were tiny. The last week, we saved up our pennies and splashed out on staying in … Read more
A wild, beautiful landscape sets the scene for adventure in New Zealand. The stunning Southern Alps jut from the earth, their snow-covered peaks reaching toward the sky. Large open spaces dotted with plants and wildlife beckon while quaint little towns offer up the very best food and beverage on offer. Adventure activities, indulgent experiences, incredible … Read more
When we think of gorgeous, tropical beach destinations in Asia, it’s places like Thailand and Bali that immediately spring to mind. Yep, they’re beautiful and, yep, they can be very budget-friendly too. But, did you know, Cambodia is just as stunning, offering a budget-friendly escape to a country filled with incredible culture, amazing food and … Read more
The annual Little Grey Box Christmas Gift Guide is finally here! That’s right, December is upon us, which means Christmas is too. Buying gifts for the travel lover, adventure seeker or eternal wanderer in your life can be very hard. That’s why, each year, I compile my favourite gift ideas to help take the guesswork … Read more
From sunrise to sunset, dusk to dawn, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge is a dream to capture. Snapping the grand piece of architecture in all its beauty and moods gives me some serious gratification for calling it my home. me With its strong shapes and lines, you want to align all the elements in the … Read more
If you’re planning your first trip to Beijing and aren’t quite sure what to expect, here are my top tips for what you should know before you go! Beijing Planning your trip? •••Hotels, I use AgodaInsurance: Cover-MoreRentals: Discover CarsRVs: Motorhome RepublicTransfers: Welcome PickupsSIM Cards: Simify Agoda Cover-More Discover Cars Motorhome Republic Welcome Pickups Simify I … Read more