Category: HIDDEN GEMS

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Antiparos – The unsung hero of the Cycladic Islands

The island of Antiparos is a hidden gem of the Greek Islands just waiting to be explored. The smaller sister

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Kotor is an underrated gem!

Kotor is a medieval town situated at the base of the Dinaric Alps. The remarkably well preserved old town overlooks

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Mostar – We love you the most-ah!

Mostar feels like it is straight out of a fairy-tale. Situated in a valley along the Neretva River is the

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Stiniva Beach – Vis, Croatia

Stiniva beach on Vis Island is one of the most picturesque swimming spots from our travels in Europe! A small

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Puglia – Italy’s Hidden Beachside Paradise

Puglia ranks as one of the highlights of our travels so far. This southern region of Italy provided the perfect

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Gallipoli and the south of Puglia

Gallipoli: Our road trip and travels in Puglia lead us to Gallipoli, located on the south western coast of Puglia.

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A night in Ostuni [Puglia]

Ostuni, ‘la città bianca’, meaning ‘the white city’, is situated in central Puglia, below Bari and above Brindisi/Lecce/south Salento. Ostuni

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Polignano a Mare [Puglia]

Polignano a Mare is a hidden gem of Italy that should be on your list of places to travel to

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Lake Bled – A slice of Slovenian heaven

Is Slovenia the next country on your European itinerary? If the answer is no, maybe you should reconsider. Lake Bled,

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Gordes you have our heart!

Gordes you have our heart! This little French town located to the east of Avignon in the Luberon district was

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A snapshot from Porto

There is something about visiting a city or town with low expectations and having it well exceed them. That was

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Redwood Forests of Victoria

There is something impressive about feeling small in a forest. The dappled light that filters through the treetops provides a

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A Day Trip To Coimbra [Portugal]

Sometimes the best things come by accident and by surprise, you agree? This describes Tess and I’s adventure to Coimbra.

The Big Drift – Wilsons Prom’s Hidden Secret

The Big Drift is one of the lesser-known Wilsons Promontory destinations, however we think it’s a must see! Think vast,

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The Best Beach in Victoria: Why Mt Martha has a case!

Mount Martha beach, particularly Mt Martha South Beach, located on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, has serious holiday vibes. The declaration

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Hidden Gems of Victoria – For Day Trips & Short Stays

Ready for a Victorian adventure that’s slightly off the beaten track? Alright, these aren’t completely hidden gems, however we think

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Wilsons Promontory deserves a visit!

In 2021, Tess and I ventured down the southeast coast of Victoria to Wilsons Promontory. I had previously completed a

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Don’t Miss Loch Ard Gorge

The 12 Apostles are one of Victoria’s popular tourist attractions, finding a regular place on travel advertisements and tourist trips.