Travel diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip

Travel Diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip

Whilst based in Darwin we planned a day trip to Litchfield National Park which is a scenic 90 minute drive south west of the city. First Stop: Coffee at Batchelor Our first stop was to the small town of Batchelor which is referred to as the gateway to Litchfield. On spotting the Lil’ Ripper Café, we…

Darwin, the tropical capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, is a wonderful city to explore with its laid-back charm, beautiful scenery and stunning sunsets. Our recent visit blended culture, adventure and nature in equal measure. Here’s a glimpse into our stay in this vibrant Top End city and ideas for your own visit. A Walk Through…

Location: The five star Clan Hotel enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. With an MRT station on the hotel’s doorstep, getting around the city is very easy. The surrounding neighbourhood offers a wonderful mix of heritage shophouses, trendy cafés, the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre and modern business towers…

Singapore is a beautiful city that blends modern skyscrapers, rich heritage and lush green spaces. This 2-day Singapore itinerary covers the city’s top attractions, iconic landmarks, cultural hotspots and must-visit foodie destinations, making it perfect for a short break or airline stopover. Day 1: Iconic Singapore Landmarks and Vibrant Nightlife Morning – Marina Bay Sands and the…

Location: The AMOY Hotel is conveniently located in Singapore’s central business district on the edge of Chinatown. We travelled from Changi Airport by public transport taking the MRT from the airport to Expo Station where we changed to the Downtown Line. From there, we continued to Telok Ayer Station which has access adjacent to the…

Visiting Edinburgh at Christmastime is one of my favourite places to be. Twinkling lights, historic streets, superb shopping and a wonderful Christmas market make Scotland’s capital the perfect winter city break. Arriving in Edinburgh by Train: Waverley Station There’s something special about arriving in Edinburgh by train, as walking up the steps out of Waverley…

Read on to learn about my recent weekend enjoying Munich’s Christmas markets. Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt: Standing in Marienplatz, surrounded by the Gothic facades of the City Hall, the square resembled a fairytale with its dozens of wooden huts bedecked with twinkling fairy lights. This is Munich’s oldest and most traditional market — and should definitely be a…

Food tour of Chinatown and Kensington Market What better way to explore Toronto’s Chinatown and Kensington Market districts than by joining one of Culinary Adventures award winning food tours. We were advised to come along hungry so we restrained ourselves at breakfast in readiness for meeting up with our tour guide Morgan at 11.00 a.m.…

Little Canada A few years ago I’d had the pleasure of visiting Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg which I’d adored, so when I discovered that there was a Little Canada in Toronto, I knew that it was somewhere I wanted to visit. Spanning 45,000 sq.ft. the attraction takes visitors to seven destinations in Canada through a…

Niagara Falls lies on the border between Canada and the USA and comprises three separate falls, the American and Bridal Falls on the US side and the Horseshoe Falls which is the largest of the three, over on the Canadian side. As the falls lie within a two hour drive of Toronto we felt that…

We’d arrived into Toronto the previous afternoon by train from Montreal and after a relaxing overnight stay at The Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre we were feeling refreshed and looking forward to a day of city sightseeing. Walking tour with Dave from Buzz Tours Often, the best way to find your way around and to…

Arriving at Montreal Central Station Whilst we were planning our trip to Canada and deciding on whether to take a flight or train between Montreal and Toronto, we opted to enjoy a leisurely rail journey. With a journey time of five and half hours by train and the fact that we would be departing from…