Category: HIDDEN GEMS

Is this Madeira’s biggest hidden gem? Don’t miss Capelinha de Nossa Senhora de Fátima!
Madeira is a vibrant island exploding with colour and diverse experiences. Our adventures through this island led us to some

Ponta do Sol is a hidden gem town on Madeira.. you should add it to your list!
The island of Madeira is full of gems, some well known, and some a bit more ‘off the radar’. We

24hrs in Utrecht – let this gallery convince you to visit in summer
The charming, vibrant and green city of Utrecht was brief stop on the 2024 travel adventures. Located a short 30

We visited Riga for the weekend! It is worth visiting!
We must admit, we knew very little about Latvia’s capital of Riga before our visit, but that didn’t bother us

Tallinn is the underrated Baltic gem you should add to your list – Our free guide!
The medieval town of Tallinn was full of unexpected highlights and it is definitely somewhere we think you should consider

What towns should you visit in Lofoten Islands – our guide
The Lofoten Islands, a small archipelago located in the arctic circle at the far northern reaches of Norway, is a

The charming Henningsvaer is a Lofoten Islands must – See our guide here
The seaside fishing town of Henningsvaer holds special place in our heart, forming the first stop on an amazing Lofoten

Aurland is beautiful! See our guide and add this town to your road trip
If you’re considering a road trip around Aurlandsfjord and the Norwegian countryside Aurland is the picture perfect town to base

The best accommodation in Norway? Stay in these bucket list treehouses in Odda!
We would consider ourselves budget travelers and as such we rarely rave about the accommodation in which we stay in,

Cefalù is just beautiful! See our guide to this Sicilian gem!
Cefalù was our home for a delightful, relaxing week in June and what a visit it was! Italy is always

Long weekend picnics at Seawinds Gardens – Mornington Peninsula
The charming Seawinds Gardens, located on the top of Arthurs Seat, are a hidden gem of the Mornington Peninsula. While

Our 2024 guide to Europe! Tips, hidden gems, guides & more!
Europe.. you’re iconic, beautiful, enchanting, full of culture, and you keep us coming back! There’s a reason Europe is number

16 of our favourite small towns around the world
We love the little town. Often overshadowed by the bigger, ‘more glamorous’ city, the smaller towns are sometimes overlooked. However,

9 great ‘hidden beaches’ on the Mornington Peninsula – Hidden gem alert!
The Mornington Peninsula is one of our favourite spots to visit from Melbourne. We regularly head down in all seasons,

15 ‘hidden gem’ travel destinations that are worth visiting in 2024
It’s the start of the year and time for travel planning! We love the excitement and anticipation of this period,

Our perfect Albanian Riviera itinerary – 1 and 2 week options!
Have you ever visited somewhere with minimal expectations and been seriously surprised? This was us in Albania! The beaches are

Explore the charming laneways of Melbourne
Melbourne is a unique, vibrant and extremely liveable city! We currently reside in Melbourne (when not travelling) and love the

This is your sign to step beyond Bali and visit the islands nearby!
Bali is a popular tropical paradise for many around the world, and in particular, Australians like us! However, in recent

Gili Trawangan – It’s more than just a party island. Here’s why you should visit!
The Indonesia island of Gili Trawangan is a paradise that should be high on your travel bucket list. Located in

European ‘off the radar’ towns that surprised us!
Europe is full of so many delightful ‘hidden gems’ waiting to be uncovered. While social media and the internet has

The Little Drift is another of Wilsons Promontory’s ‘hidden’ secrets!
Located only a few minutes past the entrance to the popular and impressive Wilsons Promontory National Park is a ‘hidden

The Cheapest Destinations in Europe for Budget Travellers
Europe is the bucket list destination for so many around the world, and for good reason.. it’s amazing! However, many