Let me tell you something – when Matt and I started planning our trip to China, we had no idea what we were in for. We wanted to visit places like Huangshan and Hangzhou but found there was very little first-hand information from travel bloggers. We pulled together as much information as we could, from … Read more
This is a really specific blog post and for 99.9% of you, you’ll never ever need to read it. But there are .1% of you out there who really want to visit Mount Huangshan and have no flaming idea how to get there from Hangzhou. Well, amigos, I’ve done it. I’ve come face to face … Read more
If you’re serious about becoming a travel blogger, you’re going to want to get to the point where you’re invited on press trips. The first time you’re asked to join one often referred to as a media trip or famil (familiarisation), is a wonderfully exciting feeling. It’s like you’ve been validated, finally recognised for your … Read more
I‘m often asked how I manage to get so much content created each week. As anyone who has a travel blog will tell you, content is King! This means you need to be creating good quality content on the regular, to keep your readers happy, your audience engaged and bring new readers to your site. … Read more
I really, really love food. Don’t get me wrong, I love to exercise, but I really love to eat! So many flavours, so little time. Which is exactly my problem… you see, I’ve been working out but not making the best food choices and not really sticking to any particular workout plan. Leg day today? … Read more
By the time she was my age, my Nana had six children under the age of ten. Growing up, she dreamed of being an air stewardess but it wouldn’t be until the age of 48, thirty-three years after her first child was born, she would leave Australia for the first time. When she finally arrived … Read more
It has nearly been a year since I quit my job. Can you believe that? I can’t. Since I walked out those shitty sliding doors on that beautiful Thursday afternoon and escaped into freedom time has gone by a lot faster. I wish you could see my old office building, it was straight out of … Read more
Holiday seekers, it’s your lucky day. We’re going to tell you about a place on the southern-most tip of Bali, a place that’s still golden and gorgeous and blissfully peaceful. It’s a slice of heaven called Bingin Beach, and we at Checkin-Out recommend you go there. ASAP. Need an uncomplicated holiday to nourish your body and … Read more
From the outside looking in, the life of a travel blogger can seem quite glamorous – especially when perusing perfect photos posted on social media. But one of the biggest challenges I face is making money. It can be really hard to turn down unpaid work when it’s presented because you know if you say … Read more
Ahhhhh the airport, the start and end of many an adventure. While I can confirm travel is awesome, the whole airport bit usually isn’t. Most of the time it’s a whole lot of standing in lines, paying too much for things, waiting around and continuously unpacking and repacking your carry-on. With that in mind, I … Read more