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Cruise on the Beautiful Milford Sound, New Zealand
Discover the magic of Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. Read our travel guide to the best Milford Sound cruise, scenic drive, and travel tips for this breathtaking destination.
The Road to Milford Sound from Te Anau, Awesomeness Galore!
Milford Sound is perhaps one of the most spectacular and most visited places in New Zealand. The journey to Milford […]
The Great South Island Pivot: Blame the New Zealand Weather
After our glorious swim with dolphins in Kaikōura, we had a plan: cross the Lewis Pass to reach the West […]
Hello, New Zealand!
Yes, we did go to New Zealand after our epic Tasmanian adventure! We are on the brink of starting up […]
A Short Stop in Melbourne With Dinner at Vue De Monde
En route to Tasmania, we stopped for a few days in Melbourne. Mainly because Turkish Airlines was our carrier, and […]
15-Day Itinerary of Our Road Trip in Tasmania
After many separate posts about our epic Tasmanian adventure in February–March 2025, it’s finally time to reveal our full itinerary. […]
How Many Days Should You Spend in Tasmania (and What Budget Do You Need)?
Planning a trip to Tasmania can feel overwhelming. One of the most common questions travelers ask is: “How many days […]
Tasmanian Moments, Motels And Snack Breaks
Every roadtrip consists of epic moments, worthy of an essay but also a lot of minor moments, that actually makes […]
A Morning on The Nut – Stanley, Tasmania
Tanja and I started our day in the charming little town of Stanley, with its quaint cottages, fishing boats, and […]
What is it like to drive around in Tasmania?
The easy answer? Absolutely fabulous! The more truthful answer? Still absolutely fabulous—with a hint of angst and the occasional fear […]
A Weekend In Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart is Australia’s southernmost capital, located at Sullivans Cove and framed by kunanyi/Mount Wellington to the west and the River […]
Street Eats @Franko, Hobart, Tasmania
Street Eats @ Franko is a beloved weekly street-food night market in Hobart’s Franklin Square, running each Friday evening during […]
One Market to Rule Them All: The Salamanca Market in Hobart, Tasmania
Since its modest beginnings in the early 1970s, Salamanca Market has grown into Tasmania’s most visited tourist attraction, drawing between […]
Bruny Island, the Magic Microcosm of Tasmania
Bruny Island is a beautiful island off the southeastern coast of Tasmania, Australia, known for its wild landscapes, rich wildlife, […]
What is the furthest south you can drive in Tasmania?
We asked this question to a search engine before going to Tasmania, and this is the answer we got: The […]
A short walk in Narawntapu National Park, Tasmania
Narawntapu National Park, nestled along Tasmania’s northern coast between Port Sorell and the mouth of the Tamar River, offers a remarkable […]
A short stop in Launceston, Tasmania
There are two cities in Tasmania, that both are of some substance city wise, Hobart and Launceston. Founded in 1806, […]
Lunch at The Possum Shed Cafe, Tasmania
Tasmania is filled with cool, quirky, bohemian and lots of simply amazing cafes. We must have stopped by dozens on […]
The Tall Trees Walk, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania
This is another one of Tasmanias 60 great short walks, and we combined the Tall Trees Walk with the Russel […]
A short epic walk to Russel Falls in Mount Field National Park, Tasmania
Located just behind the Mount Field Visitor Centre, the Russell Falls walk is one of Tasmania’s most beloved and accessible […]
Driving The Higland Lakes Road, Tasmania
Stretching through Tasmania’s Central Highlands, the Highland Lakes Road (Route A5) offers one of the island’s most scenic—and least‑traveled—north‑to‑south routes. We […]
A short hike on The Pine Lake Walk on the Highland Lakes Road, Tasmania
Pine Lake Walk is part of Tasmania’s “60 Great Short Walks” and is often overlooked, you may drive past without […]
Dinner at Lobster Shack Tasmania
We are both huge fans of crabs, shrimps and lobster, so we had to stop by the Lobster Shack in […]
A very short walk on the Weldborough Pass Rainforest Walk, Tasmania
A very cool and hidden short walk gem in Tasmania is the Weldborough Pass Rainforest Walk. This loop trail of […]
Where to find the elusive platypus in Tasmania?
One of our absolutely biggest goals when visiting Tasmania, was to see wild platypuses. Perhaps the weirdest animal in existence […]
Exploring Cradle Mountain National Park: A Hiker’s Paradise in Tasmania
Nestled in the heart of Tasmania’s World Heritage Wilderness, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park is a dream destination for […]
A swim at Beerbarrel Beach, St Helens Conservation Area, Tasmania
On our way to Bay Of Fires, we stayed overnight in St Helens and we decided to do a little […]
Discovering the Magic of the Bay of Fires: Tasmania’s Fiery Gem
Nestled along Tasmanias northeastern coast lies a stretch of coastline so striking, so vividly colorful, that it almost feels otherworldly. […]
Holding a Tasmanian Devil and laptime with Dottie the Wombat at East Coast Natureworld, Tasmania
One of our absolute dreams and must to experiences when we visited Tasmania, was to see all the cool and […]
A Hot Hike: From Freycinet Bay to the Peak Overlooking Wineglass Bay, Tasmania
There’s something about the combination of sweat, steep climbs, and sweeping views that makes a hike unforgettable—and our day in […]
A Day in Paradise: Exploring Maria Island, Tasmania
Tasmania has no shortage of breathtaking spots, but few places capture its magic quite like Maria Island. Recently, my wife […]
Thank you, Tasmania! A short introduction to our trip down under to the awesome Australian island, Tasmania.
The last two weeks we have been criss crossing our new favourite island, Tasmania. I have chosen deliberately not to […]
A very short stop and visit to Toledo, Spain
Toledo, Spain, often called the “City of the Three Cultures,” is a historic city in central Spain, located about 70 […]
Siena, a short and wet visit to a Tuscan city
Siena is a historic city located in the Tuscany region of central Italy, renowned for its medieval charm, well-preserved architecture, […]
Córdoba, a short visit to a city filled with history
The historic center of Córdoba is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including landmarks like the Mezquita-Catedral (Mosque-Cathedral), the Roman Bridge, […]
A short visit to The Córdoba Cathedral
The Córdoba Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a significant landmark located in […]
A short visit to Seville, a new favourite Spanish city!
Seville (Sevilla in Spanish) is the capital of the Andalusian region in southern Spain. Known for its vibrant culture, rich […]
A short visit to the Cathedral of Seville
The Cathedral of Seville, officially known as the Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, is one of the most […]
A short visit to The Alcázar of Seville
The Alcázar of Seville is one of the most iconic landmarks in Spain and a masterpiece of Mudejar architecture, combining […]
A short stop to dip our toes in the Atlantic ocean and Mediterranean sea, in 30 seconds!
Yes, it is possible to swim in the Atlantic oceand and the Mediterranean sea within about 30 seconds if you […]
Roman ruins galore! A short stop in the ancient city of Mérida, Spain
Mérida was founded in 25 BC as Emerita Augusta by Emperor Augustus (yes, that dude!) for retired Roman soldiers. It […]
Roman ruins and dragons in Spain! A short visit to the ancient city of Italica.
Italica, located near present-day Seville in Spain, is one of the best-preserved Roman cities on the Iberian Peninsula. Just a […]
A total random short stop in Plasencia for lunch.
Why did we stop in Plasencia? It was half past noon, way past monsoon, en route between Merida and Avila […]
Walking the medieval walls of Ávila, Spain
The Walls of Ávila, located in the town of Ávila in central Spain, about an hours drive north-west of Madrid, […]
A short guide to visiting Cascate del Mulino natural spring in Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany is scattered with thermal springs but perhaps the most famous and most photographed is the Cascate del Mulino just […]
The great 2023 road trip, 2299 miles in 9 days
In May 2023 we did a road trip that started in Salt Lake City, and ended in Salt Lake City […]
How to do a short visit to Yellowstone National Park
The mother of all national parks, the grand old lady, the last wilderness, Yellowstone National Park is a true icon. […]
Salt Lake City, a surprisingly nice and cool city
We did not necessarily choose Salt Lake City, it was more a case of Salt Lake City choosing us. It […]
The Hanging Gardens trail outside Page, Arizona
A small and rather cool little hike outside Page in Arizona is the Hanging Gardens trail. There is a large […]
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