MY TRAVELS & ADVENTURES
Plot Twist - Port Douglas Staycation With two weeks off work, Conor and I had been planning a camping trip for some time, even purchasing an awesome new tent, second awning for the car, and a huge esky. However, disaster struck and our car radiator developed a leak. There was no chance of repairing the… Continue reading Plot Twist – Port Douglas Staycation
Camping by the Mitchell River Earlier this week, Conor and I set off with a few friends for a 2-night camping trip. We headed to a remote bush camping area on the banks of the Mitchell River, close to Cooktown Crossing, approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Port Douglas. After stopping for an obligatory beverage at… Continue reading Camping by the Mitchell River
10 Things I Love about Australia When I came to Australia in 2016, I didn't know that I would fall in love with the country and want to stay much longer. There are so many things that I love about Australia, but here are my top ten... 1.It's so diverse Australia is huge, and the… Continue reading 10 Things I Love about Australia
Riding the Scenic Rail & Skyrail to Kuranda and back This week Conor and I decided to do two things that we had wanted to do for ages: the Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Skyrail. The scenic rail runs from Cairns to Kuranda and back, or you can do what we did and hop on… Continue reading Riding the Scenic Rail & Skyrail to Kuranda and back
Top 5 Day Trips From Port Douglas As much as I adore Port Douglas itself, I love getting out and about for a good day trip. The best part is that there are so many amazing ones to choose from. You can opt to book organised tours or do what I tend to do… Continue reading Top 5 Day Trips From Port Douglas
A Lovely Day Out at Cape Tribulation Last week Conor and I decided to take a day trip to beautiful Cape Tribulation in the lush Daintree Rainforest, just a short drive from our home. A day in the Daintree is a must for anyone visiting Port Douglas and the surrounding area. The drive from Port… Continue reading A Lovely Day Out at Cape Tribulation
How to Choose a Great Barrier Reef Trip No visit to beautiful, tropical Far North Queensland is complete without a trip to the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Personally I love going to the reef. I've been three times with three different companies, and each time was amazing. Plenty of visitors to the area are incredibly… Continue reading How to Choose a Great Barrier Reef Trip
Aisle Seat vs. Window Seat: The Great Debate I've always been a window seat kind of person. It just feels a little more private and less exposed. I love looking out of the window at take off and landing, plus I'm terrible at sleeping on planes and I just always felt that it's easier in… Continue reading Aisle Seat vs. Window Seat: The Great Debate
Top Tips to Avoid Jet Lag I first came to Australia from England in 2016 with my partner, Conor. Despite crossing several time zones on the 25-hour journey, and me barely being able to sleep on planes at all, neither of us experienced jet lag. We landed at around 10pm, and wanted to go out… Continue reading Top Tips to Avoid Jet Lag
Flying with Singapore Airlines For my recent return trip from Cairns to Manchester, I flew with Singapore Air, economy class. I chose them because they were the cheapest option, however I had heard good things. My journey consisted of two flights each way. Cairns - Singapore takes around 6-7 hours, and Singapore - Manchester takes… Continue reading Flying with Singapore Airlines
