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Riomaggiore – The Gateway to Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore is the first town of Italy’s stunning Cinque Terre. This popular beachside region offers stunning clifftop views, quaint old

12 things you must do when you visit Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is situated in the north of Italy, along the west coast. The national part and UNESCO World Heritage

Road Trip Through Tuscany, Italy
The Italian region of Tuscany was high on the list of ideal destinations when we started planning our travels back

Castello Vicchiomaggio – A night in Tuscan Paradise
When we pictured staying in Tuscany, we imagined a villa situated on a hill with a winding drive up to

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,

Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl of Morocco
Chefchaouen, the blue pearl, is one of the most visually stunning places we have visited to date! The vibrant blue

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

L’AS DU FALLAFEL
We don’t often post about just one meal or restaurant, however this was an early trip highlight that we wanted

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

Azulejos – Street art before street art was cool
While wandering the streets of Portugal both of us were drawn to the magnificent and incredibly intricate tiles colouring the

14 Things You MUST Do In Lisbon
Lisbon! What a city! We were both captivated by the largest city in Portugal when we visited in 2019 and

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

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