2024-04-14 09:47
A while ago I was on a Google maps hunt for places to see tulips in the Netherlands (besides Keukenhof) and I came across Poldertuin Anna Paulowna. As soon as we had a reasonably warm sunny… Read More
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The adventures of a girl from Tasmania, Australia now living in the Netherlands. I focus mostly on Europe travel, expat life and occasional posts about Australia.
2024-03-24 14:41
I was born in Sydney but my family moved to Tasmania when I was two years old. I subsequently grew up and did all my schooling (including university) in Tasmania, where I learned a certain a… Read More
2024-01-05 09:39
There’s no way around it, Amsterdam is an expensive city. It’s expensive to live in and expensive to visit, but there are ways to have a wonderful time without spending an arm an… Read More
2023-12-30 20:17
I’m always adding more Dutch castles to my never-ending list of ones I want to visit, but I also occasionally get to tick some off the list! Most recently this past summer Dennis and I… Read More
2023-12-20 10:52
If you’re going to be visiting Amsterdam during the festive season, then you’re probably wondering if they have any Christmas markets and where they are! While Amsterdam isn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-11-09 09:45
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. You can read more about this on my privacy… Read More
2023-10-29 19:46
A while ago (okay, quite a while ago) I wrote a perfect Christmas-themed weekend itinerary for London, while I was living in London and enjoying seeking out all the festive things to see. It… Read More
2023-10-15 19:56
Amsterdam might not usually be thought of as a Christmas destination, but over the past few years, I’ve made it a bit of a mission to discover all the Christmas events that I can, and… Read More
2023-07-02 10:04
While Amsterdam’s STRAAT Graffiti and Street Art Museum has been open since the pandemic, it’s taken me a little while to visit. Located in the very cool neighbourhood of NDSM-We… Read More
2023-05-28 10:02
I love showing friends around Amsterdam if they come to visit but unfortunately, I’m not available to personally show you all my favourite spots! Instead, I’ve written this guide… Read More
2023-05-26 10:56
While I have previously written about visiting NDSM-Werf, a very hip neighbourhood of Amsterdam before, a recent trip to show some visitors around got me thinking that this is really one of… Read More
2023-05-26 08:54
Across the river by ferry from Amsterdam’s Centraal station is another world; one full of graffiti, ships, sculptures and other exciting sights in what used to be an old shipyard. Welc… Read More
2023-03-18 09:35
A while ago I wrote about the best things for first-time visitors to do in Sydney as they were what I took Dennis to on our first trip together. But since I was born in Sydney and visited of… Read More
2023-01-29 16:49
It’s cold and drizzly in the Netherlands at the moment so I am reminiscing about summers spent in Australia, particularly the last time we visited Hobart in January. I spent part of my… Read More
2022-09-10 19:33
A while ago (okay, more than a while but anyway) I wrote about visiting the town of Geldrop in the Netherlands, as it has a neighbourhood where all the streets are named for people, places a… Read More
2022-07-11 08:59
Late last year I became aware that something was being constructed near Almere when a cable car appeared going over the highway that leads to Amsterdam. Upon looking it up online when we got… Read More
2022-05-31 14:13
I love books and I love reading. If you’ve spent any time on this blog you will probably already know that whenever I go somewhere I’m looking for cool bookshops and libraries to… Read More
2022-04-24 10:46
Launceston is often overlooked by visitors to Tasmania, in favour of more popular Hobart and the attractions of Tassie’s south. But you are definitely missing out if you don’t sp… Read More
2022-02-19 20:03
When I got to take Dennis back to Australia to meet my family and friends, I didn’t only want him to see Tasmania. We didn’t have a huge amount of time (or money) to show him as… Read More
2021-11-30 11:42
One of the ‘problems’ when it comes to writing about a place you have lived is that you’re not always that experienced with the accommodation on offer, since you already li… Read More
2021-11-22 14:16
Flevoland isn’t usually on most people’s lists of parts of the Netherlands to explore, but if you skip it altogether then you’re missing out! Of course, I’m slightly… Read More
2021-11-15 20:25
While it might not be quite the same as Hollywood, the Australian film industry is becoming more well-known even outside Australia. Reading books and watching films from a certain place are… Read More
2021-09-26 19:15
Have you ever heard of the town of Geldrop in the Netherlands? Probably not, which isn’t that surprising, it’s pretty small and overshadowed by it’s close neighbour Eindhov… Read More
2021-08-30 12:18
Are you looking for some travel tattoo ideas but not sure where to start? Or even if you should get a tattoo? Gone are the days when tattoos were only for criminals or gangsters. With body a… Read More
2021-02-08 14:54
While I tend to say I’m Tasmanian as I grew up there from the age of two, I was actually born in the beautiful city of Sydney. I returned many times to visit family and subsequently ha… Read More
2020-02-25 20:23
One of the things I like most about Maria Island is explaining where it is. It’s an island off the coast of the island of Tasmania, which in turn, is off the coast of the island contin… Read More
2019-12-06 09:07
There’s nothing better than a STAYcation am I right?! Not long ago, some friends from Australia came to Amsterdam to visit us, so Dennis and I took the opportunity to spend two nights… Read More
2019-11-16 21:33
Pretty much any time I am showing visitors around Amsterdam, I take them to (or tell them to visit), A’DAM Toren. If you’ve stood on the river side of Amsterdam Centraal then you… Read More
2019-10-13 14:43
One of the best things about living overseas is getting to show friends from home around your new city! While I don’t actually live in Amsterdam, I visit often enough that I feel I hav… Read More
Experiencing Dahlia Fields In The Netherlands With Renzy – A Summer Alternative To The Tulip Craze
2019-09-22 08:53
Sure, everybody knows about the famous Dutch tulips, tourists flock to the country every spring to see them in bloom, I’ve even written previously about visiting Keukenhof and how to s… Read More
2019-09-22 08:53
Sure, everybody knows about the famous Dutch tulips, tourists flock to the country every spring to see them in bloom, I’ve even written previously about visiting Keukenhof and how to s… Read More
2019-08-10 09:00
I randomly stumbled upon a unique Dutch attraction whole browsing Instagram this year; a steam train that travels past some pretty tulip fields. Obviously, it makes for very pretty photos so… Read More
2019-07-12 07:50
I’m feeling nostalgic today about growing up in Tassie (probably because I’m planning a trip back at the end of the year) so I thought I’d write a post about one of my favo… Read More
2019-06-15 10:11
As much as many people love to travel the world, sometimes we just can’t. Whether it’s due to money constraints, illness, problems with accessibility or passport privilege, not e… Read More
2019-05-30 20:33
I’ve wanted to experience Elfia since I first moved to the Netherlands, after hearing about it from Dennis and seeing lots of amazing photos online. This year we finally managed to be… Read More
2019-05-11 09:02
I’m almost ashamed to admit that even though I’ve now been living in the Netherlands for five years, I have only just visited Keukenhof for the first time this year! How and why;… Read More
2019-03-31 20:22
Maybe you’ve seen a photo of the weird looking “LEGO” building near Amsterdam and wondered about it. I certainly had. Well, did you know it’s actually a hotel?! For m… Read More
2019-03-10 12:55
So in my last post, I mentioned Kasteel Het Nijenhuis as a great place to explore if you are spending a day in the Dutch city of Zwolle and today I am going to tell you more about why! This… Read More
2019-02-28 16:55
For many visitors to the Netherlands, the city of Zwolle probably isn’t really on the radar. If travellers do get outside of Amsterdam it’s usually to one of the other big cities… Read More
2019-01-31 16:05
Whether you live in the Netherlands and want to know what are the best things to do during the year, or are planning when to visit this exciting country – this guide is for you! For su… Read More
2018-12-31 16:45
I think I first heard about Valkenburg last year when it was too late to organise a visit for Christmas. So this year, I was on the ball and made sure I booked us a weekend away in the south… Read More
2018-12-21 11:24
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you will already know that this last weekend I visited Efteling! Efteling is a Dutch theme park (sometimes called the Dutch answer to Disneylan… Read More
2018-12-08 20:42
I wrote a piece about my first ever trip to Castle de Haar a little while ago, and in that post I mentioned that I was planning to visit the next Country and Christmas Fair. Well, guess what… Read More
2018-11-16 13:53
Ahhh, Christmas! I’ve always loved Christmas, but growing up in Australia means, of course, that Christmas falls during summer. When I moved to London (and later the Netherlands) I got… Read More
2018-11-02 18:31
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and what better festive activity to start planning than a visit to a Christmas market, in a castle?! Castle Christmas Fair is an annual event… Read More
2018-10-27 06:59
As I’ve mentioned before, sometimes the easiest way to explore a new place is by reading a good book. In fact, many of my favourite books have inspired my own travels (and my still-to… Read More
2018-10-12 15:51
While making it my mission this past summer to visit as many Dutch castles as possible I knew that Castle de Haar was probably going to be pretty spectacular. I’ve seen lots of gorgeou… Read More
2018-08-31 13:47
I’ve been visiting (and writing about) a lot of castles in the Netherlands lately, and while this one is teeechnically a palace rather than a castle, it’s still definitely worth… Read More
2018-08-18 09:21
When people talk about castles in the Netherlands there are usually two that get mentioned the most: Castle de Haar and Muiderslot. I’d say these two are arguably the most well-known a… Read More
2018-07-20 14:54
As mentioned in my last castle post, this Summer I am visiting as many Dutch castles as possible! I’m calling it the Summer of castles and you can hop over to my Instagram if you want… Read More
2018-07-14 09:09
The Netherlands isn’t particularly known for epic castles in the way that Germany is. But there is actually a surprising amount of castles to be found in this little country. Since I&r&hell…Read More
2018-06-30 18:58
If you’re looking for a gorgeous little town in the Netherlands to visit away from the tourist crowds, I suggest Naarden-Vesting! We’ve gone here for a lovely day-trip in the sum… Read More
2018-05-19 12:12
If you’re visiting Amsterdam and perhaps want to get out of the city, but not too far, then Amsterdamse Bos is the perfect spot! Located just on the outskirts of Amsterdam (and mostly… Read More
2018-05-06 09:43
One of the most well-known icons of the Netherlands has got to be the tulip. Every year millions of people flock to the country during Spring so that they can experience seeing tulips in the… Read More
2018-04-22 09:12
Has anyone else ever wanted to visit a location because they saw it in a movie? I’d always wanted to visit Scotland anyway, but the romantic comedy “Made of Honor” just cem… Read More
2018-03-31 19:00
A while ago my Australian passport expired. I can’t believe it’s been ten years since my first international trip! But since I now live in the Netherlands I needed to get a new p… Read More
2018-02-28 19:30
London is a city that’s modern and exciting but it’s also a city with a rich and fascinating history. From it’s Roman origins to the Elizabethan and Victorian eras, to the… Read More
2018-01-31 20:10
It’s certainly no secret that I luuuurve London! I’ve written lots of posts about my favourite parts of this great city, and I have more content coming up as well. If you are pla… Read More
2018-01-19 15:08
Continuing on with my series of themed weekend guides in London, this week I am showing you how to explore all things Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who for the fans of these hugely popular Brit… Read More
2017-12-23 11:32
Everyone always talks about how magical and ‘must-visit’ German Christmas markets are, but lately I have been on a bit of a mission to explore what Christmas magic the Netherland… Read More
2017-12-15 14:03
So I recently wrote an article all about the amazing Harry Potter themed activities and places in London for all the Potter-heads out there (you can check it out here) but since London is al… Read More
2017-11-03 16:33
London is one of the best destinations to visit if you are a fan of Harry Potter. Whether it’s visiting filming locations from the movies or seeing spots that inspired J.K Rowling, or… Read More
2017-10-27 18:19
You may not be aware (unless you live here) but there are a bunch of islands in the North of the Netherlands, and the five main ones in particular are quite popular for visiting. Known as th… Read More
2017-10-13 09:35
Halloween is fast approaching and if you’re anything like me, you usually leave your costume planning til the last minute! But if you want to dress up this year in a costume that shows… Read More
2017-09-29 13:36
If you use Pinterest (or possibly even on Facebook) then you’ve probably seen photos of the Dutch town of Giethoorn. Touted as being idyllic and serene, with no roads and hardly any pe… Read More
2017-09-20 18:55
While looking on Google maps at something else I stumbled across a place called De Orchideeën Hoeve and clicked on the website to see what it was. Lo and behold, I had found an ama… Read More
2017-08-31 17:42
Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of the town of Zaandam, located near to Amsterdam. The Zaanse (Zaan river) Schans (sconce) was originally a fortification against the Spanish during the Eigh… Read More
2017-08-05 10:49
For people visiting or living in the Netherlands, the town of Lelystad probably isn’t that high on your agenda. Located about 45 minutes from Amsterdam it is not a major tourist attrac… Read More
2017-06-24 09:12
Cat Cafes have become something of a fad lately. Originally starting in Taiwan, cat-lovers can now visit cafes with feline residents in many major cities such as London, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin… Read More
2017-05-31 20:44
While I love to travel I also love to return to my home-state of Tasmania, Australia. I grew up mostly on the East Coast of the state but during the years I spent at university I lived in th… Read More
2017-05-07 18:38
Not long ago I was scrolling through Pinterest and found myself on a page featuring some truly breathtaking photography of a fairy-tale like forest with a carpet of purple-blue flowers. Afte… Read More
2017-04-30 13:12
I mentioned Riversdale Estate in my last post (15 Awesome Things to do in Richmond Tasmania) and today I am going to take you on a little tour of why this estate is such a great place to vis… Read More
2017-04-08 10:02
Continuing on with my recent slew of posts about my favourite places in my homeland is today’s post about the historic village of Richmond. Located about a half hour drive from the cap… Read More
2017-03-17 11:20
One of the major icons of Tasmania is, of course, the Tasmanian Devil. Tassie Devils are amazing little animals. They are carnivorous marsupials (meaning they carry their young in a pou… Read More
2017-03-10 16:11
In November last year I returned to Australia for my best friend’s wedding in Queensland. She and her husband live in a small outback town called St. George. The town of St. George is… Read More
2017-02-25 10:08
I’ve actually visited the Pont du Gard twice, once back in 2013 and again last summer. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an ancient Roman aqueduct that is both the highest Roman aqued… Read More
2017-02-09 20:51
Last Summer Dennis and I spent a week staying with some friends in Provence, France. We had a lovely time and I’ve already written about some of the cool things in the area that we saw… Read More
2017-01-31 18:27
A while ago I wrote a post about what I call “Remembrance Travel” – and visiting the war grave of my great-great-grandfather in France. Continuing on with this theme, today… Read More
2017-01-07 21:46
It’s the first week of 2017 and I decided it was the perfect time to look back at the fun stuff I have done and amazing places I have been in the past year with another (have a look at… Read More
2016-12-30 15:22
It’s almost 2017 and that has got me looking back on the places I have visited in the past year. Living in Europe affords lots of opportunities to easily travel, and in the Summer holi… Read More
2016-12-16 13:06
We stumbled onto the charming town of Troyes on our way from Belgium to the South of France, purely as a handy in-between spot to stay the night. Little did we realise just how beautiful thi… Read More
2016-11-20 03:03
Last week I published the first part of this post showing you the beauty of Bruges in Summer. Today I am going to show you a bit more of the region of Bruges, including the very romantic Air… Read More
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