2024-03-11 07:09
Considering it usually takes us around five hours to drive to the snow from Melbourne in the Australian winter, it’s mind-boggling to me that in Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido… Read More
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A solo travel blog with a hint of music inspiration covering worldwide destinations by Australia based Brit and travel writer Tamara.
2024-02-14 08:51
After a successful (and super fun!) first adventure bikepacking from Wangaratta to Bright on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, it was time to hit the road again with another easy bikepack… Read More
2023-12-10 02:44
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is Singapore’s last patch of primary rainforest, a 163-hectare oasis a mere 12km from the bustling city centre. When it was first accessed by British coloni… Read More
2023-12-02 03:06
As much as I love Melbourne, I always had one big bone to pick with it: you have to drive a couple of hours outside of the CBD to access some of the area’s best hiking spots. Or so I… Read More
2023-11-26 01:46
“STOP!!” I scream, giving my friend Angie such a fright she shrieks and swerves her bike, avoiding crashing into me by mere millimetres. Considering we’re only five minute… Read More
2023-09-20 11:06
The moment I arrived into Walhalla through the winding mountainside roads, thick with native forest, I was stunned. It was simply gorgeous.
Why the hell hadn’t I visited (or even h… Read More
2023-08-01 11:14
Nestled in the northeast of Singapore, Pulau Ubin island lured me in with the promise of tranquillity and rustic natural beauty. Away from the bright city lights and bustling lifestyle, thi… Read More
2023-07-08 06:56
Tokyo is a city where the future seems to arrive before the present. A dazzling metropolis where its wild nightlife, cutting-edge fashion districts, quirky technology and culinary delights… Read More
2023-06-24 09:29
In all honesty, I’ve always considered Phillip Island a little overrated. It’s busy, overpriced and you can find better wildlife experiences and just as spectacular (if not bett… Read More
2023-05-21 07:29
On the western coast of Japan’s Honshu Island, is Kanazawa, a city embalmed in history and wrapped in natural beauty.
Unlike the bright neon lights and skyscrapers that define Japa… Read More
2023-03-29 10:03
Matsumoto in the Nagano prefecture of Japan has the best of both worlds. Located on the cusp of the Japanese Alps, it’s a launching pad to explore the mountains. In the summer, locals… Read More
2023-01-29 04:56
To kick off 2023 in style and set the tone for the rest of the year, my sister and I wanted to embark on a wholesome outdoor adventure over the long bank holiday weekend. As proud residents… Read More
2022-12-28 20:00
Ilam (pronounced ‘eye-lamb’), in England’s county of Staffordshire, is a picturesque village in the most southerly part of the Peak District National Park. It’s most… Read More
2022-12-13 18:55
I recently moved to West Sheffield on the cusp of the Peak District National Park. It’s only been a few months, but it has superseded my expectations by an absolute mile. With every b… Read More
2022-12-08 14:14
You really can’t put a price on a brilliant experience: watching an impossibly gorgeous sunset from a hot air balloon or exclusive rooftop bar, tasting delicious fresh local delicacie… Read More
2022-11-26 18:39
Castleton Village in the High Peak district is one of the most admired parts of Derbyshire. The small stone village, surrounded on three sides by some of the area’s most famous hills… Read More
2022-11-14 20:22
Wow – where has the time gone!? This little passion project of mine is officially five years old!
After months of deliberating about whether to even put my adventures and guides o… Read More
2022-10-31 18:41
Are you off to the land of private paradise resorts, stunning coral reefs, welcoming locals and sun-soaked white shores? Well, if it’s your first time, then there are just a few thing… Read More
2022-10-21 21:11
When my sister travelled to Australia to visit me for the first time, I wanted us to do a challenging day hike that would utterly show off the rugged, epic scenery of Victoria.
I knew in… Read More
2022-10-03 18:52
A walk either to or from Settle to take in the beauty of the tumbling Stainforth Force, is a scenic and easy ramble in the Yorkshire Dales.
2.8 miles (4.5km) one way, the footpath follow… Read More
2022-09-27 13:09
So you want to find a bit more time to squeeze in some outdoor adventures into your life. Well, before you read any further then we have to get down to the hard cold facts – you have… Read More
2022-09-18 00:33
Welcome to my review series where I share independent, authentic reviews of travel, lifestyle and outdoor gear I have bought or been gifted. You can be sure they’re always unedited ph… Read More
2022-09-11 02:20
Dotted off the northern coast of Fiji in the South Pacific are 20 volcanic isles, the stunning Yasawa Islands. With dramatic peaks – some grassy, others jungle-clad – and dusty… Read More
2022-09-03 08:35
Welcome to my review series where I share independent, authentic reviews of travel, lifestyle and outdoor gear I have bought or been gifted. You can be sure they’re always unedited ph… Read More
2022-08-27 11:27
One thing you need to give Australia credit for is its extremities. Wildlife that is utterly unique (and sometimes deadly), vast open spaces and insanely varied landscapes – from the… Read More
2022-08-14 11:02
For my 25th birthday, I was given the most incredible present I could ever have imagined – a National Trust Life membership from my grandmother. As someone who values experience gifts… Read More
2022-08-12 10:50
For some reason, I had these ridiculous visions of being the only solo traveller in Fiji. I pictured myself tragically sitting at a beachside table for one, honeymooning couples canoodling… Read More
2022-07-21 08:39
Made up of over 7,000 tropical islands, you would be right in thinking that there is plenty to do in the Philippines. With unique wildlife and some of the most stunning beaches and land… Read More
2022-07-17 01:18
Barcelona is a city of endless fun. The food, history, music, art and culture are a fiery fiesta for the senses, inadvertently sweeping you up into the city’s fast-paced and intense e… Read More
2022-06-23 10:45
If sleeping in a newly built double-bed cabin between the trees of a private island in Fiji, metres away from the beach sounds like it would cost an arm and a leg, you’d be wrong… Read More
2022-06-18 09:02
As winter sets in and snow blankets the mountains, there’s nowhere quite else like the backcountry of Victoria, Australia. It’s wild, it’s raw beauty, it’s true… Read More
2022-05-29 03:15
As I was lugging my backpack to my ‘sunrise paradise’ dorm room on Drawaqa Island, only minutes after arriving, I heard it. The loud repeated banging of a Lali drum accompan… Read More
2022-05-14 02:00
Fiji has declared that it is officially “open for travel” which, for a country that relies heavily on tourism (it makes up nearly 40% of its GDP), is fantastic news. However… Read More
2022-04-18 02:59
Known for its rolling hills and rich history, Yorkshire in England is a fantastic holiday destination for families, couples and solo travellers. I may be slightly biased as I am from No… Read More
2022-04-09 09:15
Situated between rainforest clad mountains and behind the main high street of Warburton, in a highly sought-after residential street, lies Warburton Lodge, quaint motel-style accommodat… Read More
2022-03-19 02:57
Between Cape Patterson and the popular seaside town of Inverloch in Gippsland, Victoria, is a strip of coastline renowned not only for its natural beauty, but its spectacular and signif… Read More
2022-03-10 06:07
Spain has made headlines recently as parts of the country swelter under the highest seasonal temperatures recorded in 20 years. While the south of the country in particular is no strang… Read More
2022-02-26 06:23
If you’re thinking about moving to a Canadian city to immerse yourself in a new way of life and settle down for a while, choosing the right place requires a lot of research. After… Read More
2022-02-05 07:38
The Yorkshire Dales are a well known beauty spot in Northern England, famous for a combination of protected rolling hills and valleys, unique landscapes and ancient woodland intersperse… Read More
2022-02-05 06:37
The Malham Circular Walk is a fantastic easy to moderate 8-9 kilometre (roughly 5.5 mile) well trafficked loop in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, England. It is sometimes referred to as t… Read More
2021-11-19 07:00
For me, there is nothing more therapeutic and invigorating than a solo trip in my small camper van. When it’s just my Ford Econovan Maeve and I on the road, I honestly feel invinc… Read More
2021-11-13 07:01
South Australia teems with extraordinary experiences for everyone. Fantastic wildlife, world-class wineries, historic townships and white characterful beaches are just a few of the many… Read More
2021-10-16 23:11
St Kilda is a popular residential suburb in the south of Melbourne, where an active beachfront lifestyle meets the convenience and thrill of city living.
Having initially moved to Me… Read More
2021-10-09 23:41
As far as adventure travel destinations go, Bolivia may not necessarily spring to mind first – if at all. But this modest South American country possesses incredibly varied climat… Read More
2021-09-26 00:22
Located 200 miles from Manila, the island of Boracay stands out as the Philippines’ premier beach destination. In a land of countless beautiful beaches, that’s saying someth… Read More
2021-09-18 01:10
Let me introduce you to Maeve – my 2004 Ford Econovan, which has been home converted into a camper van, (an acronym of ‘Mini Adventure EconoVan Explorer’) for road tri… Read More
2021-08-18 09:43
There’s something magical about watching snow fall as you sip on warming red wine, eat a cheese platter an… Read More
2021-07-18 07:02
If you’re someone who seeks out the best of food culture when you travel, then there’s one must-visi… Read More
2021-06-29 09:32
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As every man and their dog flocks to the Lake District or Cor… Read More
2021-06-05 08:37
Located off the mainland of Australia to the south of Victoria is the fascinating island state of Tasmania. Tass… Read More
2021-05-29 05:14
When you think of Bradford in West Yorkshire you may picture a few things – a once bo… Read More
2021-05-08 06:53
The city of Bendigo in central Victoria is proudly built upon its gold rush legacy, and to this day still sits a… Read More
2021-04-25 07:12
Sitting at 1986m tall, Mount Bogong is the most majestic of all mountains in Victoria. It can be conquered as a challengi… Read More
2021-03-28 00:03
I’m fortunate enough to have men in my life who are feminists, slowly being the change in a world where a womxn are… Read More
2021-03-11 08:17
A patchwork of leafy vineyards strewn atop the undulating hills, historic stone cottages and roman… Read More
2021-03-02 08:04
Are you looking to channel your inner Tarzan? Was your favourite Disney movie the Jungle Book like mine? Then you are in… Read More
2021-02-06 10:00
Due to the huge success of my post about the most expensive countries to travel in the world, I thought why not jump to t… Read More
2021-01-24 05:37
Due to its vast size and diversity, road trips around Australia are simply hard to beat, (so long as you’re not shy… Read More
2021-01-09 07:27
Burra was once the largest inland town in Australia and to this day, it is the best preserved 19th century mining town in… Read More
2020-12-06 07:19
Ballarat is one of my favourite day trips from Melbourne whenever I want a fascinating trip into the past with a healthy… Read More
2020-11-20 08:14
When you’re living and/or travelling in a confined unit on wheels, optimising every bit of available space is not j… Read More
2020-11-07 05:10
Instead of buying more ‘stuff’ this year, how about giving someone a travel gift experience they won’t… Read More
2020-11-04 10:32
A capsule wardrobe is a curated and concise selection of essential and timeless clothing items. A capsule wardrobe has ma… Read More
2020-10-31 17:00
With no international travel on the horizon in the near future, Australians will be blessed with staycationing in our own… Read More
2020-10-27 07:53
While many people can afford to take time off work to go on holiday to their favourite cities, others want a life where t… Read More
2020-10-22 06:14
Woohoo! I bought a van!
I’ve always loved the idea of van life. My first experience of it when I travelled New Zeal… Read More
2020-10-09 08:06
There are so many unknowns when you travel to a new destination: what are the local customs? How do you get around the pl… Read More
2020-09-16 10:36
If you think you know Southeast Asia, travelling the Philippines will make you think again. Geographically isolated, cult… Read More
2020-09-05 11:20
I haven’t always been a travel minimalist. In fact, when I was a teen I was very much a maximalist in general (my w… Read More
2020-08-14 06:14
Hiking alone as a female can seem daunting at first, but it’s a truly empowering activity that will reconnect you t… Read More
2020-08-01 07:43
Boasting the status of the only market town in the North Yorkshire Moors, Helmsley is a beautiful and characterful town located between… Read More
2020-07-25 02:07
For the top hikes across Australia, look no further than these recommendations of incredible walks around the country. From Western Aus… Read More
2020-07-18 09:39
If you’re looking to breathe in some fresh sea air and do some quality sightseeing without having to leave Melbourne, then you sh… Read More
2020-06-25 00:14
With more of us having to stay local with our travels this year, what better excuse is there to indulge in some luxury staycations righ… Read More
2020-05-31 05:32
This was never a blog post I actually intended to write. However an innocent question asked out of sheer curiosity on Twitter sparked o… Read More
2020-05-31 05:32
This was never a blog post I actually intended to write. However an innocent question asked out of sheer curiosity on Twi… Read More
2020-05-16 06:01
The Australian Working Holiday visa (WHV) is one of the easiest and best ways to take a ‘gap year’ to live and travel aroun… Read More
2020-05-09 04:35
There are some places in the world that are so unusual, so mystical, so strange, so stunning – that it is hard to believe that th… Read More
2020-04-06 06:51
* trigger warning: assault*
My international travels have messed up probably more times than I’d like to… Read More
2020-04-06 03:47
England’s largest county, Yorkshire, is located in the north of England. Having featured countless times in Lonely Planet’s… Read More
2020-03-10 08:41
Solo travelling may seem like the most daunting thing in the world. But who wants to wait around forever for a travel partner when you… Read More
2020-02-29 00:20
Australia is a place of fascinating landscape contrasts. From tropical temperate rainforest, dusty desert, rugged co… Read More
2020-02-11 02:27
The Great Otway region of Victoria, Australia, boasts one of the highest levels of rainfall in the state. As a result, there are brilli… Read More
2020-01-12 05:08
If like me your New Year’s resolution is to be more eco-friendly, then you’ll no doubt be in need of some inspiration. … Read More
2019-12-26 11:02
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2019 has been a weird old year. Probably the most anxious year of my life in fact; lo… Read More
2019-12-14 07:59
When I left South Korea after three weeks of backpacking around the country, I found myself experiencing a genuine… Read More
2019-11-26 08:20
I have been living in Melbourne for about a year and a half now. Although I usually actively sightsee as much as I can, recently I&rsqu… Read More
2019-11-23 01:04
I have been utterly obsessed with Australian rock music ever since I first discovered Tame Impala’s album Innerspeaker back in 20… Read More
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