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  • Being a Tourist in Your Own City: Rediscovering Where You Live

    Being a Tourist in Your Own City: Rediscovering Where You Live

    June 2, 2025

    When we think about travel, we usually imagine somewhere far from home—far away destinations, bustling markets, white-sand beaches. But sometimes, the greatest adventure is being a tourist in your own city.

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  • Finding “Fiji Time” — Sun, Sand, Snorkeling, and Stars

    Finding “Fiji Time” — Sun, Sand, Snorkeling, and Stars

    May 25, 2025

    Fiji has a way of pulling you back — like the tide, but with more coconuts. Fiji’s rich indigenous culture isn’t hidden away in souvenir shops or tacked onto a dance night once a week. It’s alive, woven into everyday life.

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  • Why Kaua‘i is the Ultimate Wild & Wonderful Wedding Destination

    Why Kaua‘i is the Ultimate Wild & Wonderful Wedding Destination

    May 16, 2025

    There’s no true halfway point between the U.S. and Australia—unless you count the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which, while scenic, lacks amenities like chairs or land. Fortunately, Hawai‘i exists.

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  • A Festive Day Trip to Salzburg: Music, Markets, and Magical Moments

    A Festive Day Trip to Salzburg: Music, Markets, and Magical Moments

    May 10, 2025

    A day trip from Munich, festive Salzburg has a bunch to offer. From retracing Mozart’s footprints to filling the hills with the sound of music, Salzburg is a delight to visit.

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  • Christmas Markets in Germany: Dream Realised. Magic & Mugs of Mulled Joy

    Christmas Markets in Germany: Dream Realised. Magic & Mugs of Mulled Joy

    April 22, 2025

    In Germany, Christmas isn’t just a holiday—it’s practically a seasonal personality trait. The scent of cinnamon, the soft glow of fairy lights, the sound of carollers crooning in front of 14th-century cathedrals—this stuff runs in the blood.

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  • Tokyo’s Gritty, Glorious Slice of Old-School Japan: Piss Alley

    Tokyo’s Gritty, Glorious Slice of Old-School Japan: Piss Alley

    April 16, 2025

    Tucked away in the neon-lit labyrinth of Shinjuku, just steps from one of the busiest train stations in the world, lies a narrow alleyway that oozes with character, sizzling skewers, and a touch of Tokyo’s gritty past. Piss Alley.

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  • From Royal Palace to Global Icon: The Historic Journey of the Louvre

    From Royal Palace to Global Icon: The Historic Journey of the Louvre

    December 20, 2024

    Even from the outside, the sheer scale of the Louvre is staggering. With over 35,000 works on display, from ancient civilisations to the 19th century, it’s impossible to see it all in one visit. Every corridor leads to another masterpiece.

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  • Paris in Winter: Stunning Landmarks, but Missing the Holiday Magic

    Paris in Winter: Stunning Landmarks, but Missing the Holiday Magic

    December 19, 2024

    The Eiffel Tower. Holding the title of the most photographed landmark in the world, it’s immediately recognisable. It should be awe-inspiring. And it is, but on our recent trip to Europe, we didn’t rank it as one of the top destinations. Here’s why.

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  • Marchés de Noël à Strasbourg (Strasbourg Christmas Markets)

    Marchés de Noël à Strasbourg (Strasbourg Christmas Markets)

    December 14, 2024

    Maybe it’s the city’s claim as the Capitale de Noël—the “Capital of Christmas”—or perhaps it’s the blend of French and German influences, but Strasbourg doesn’t just host Christmas markets; it owns them.

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  • Snowflakes and Castles: Capturing the Magic of Neuschwanstein in Winter

    Snowflakes and Castles: Capturing the Magic of Neuschwanstein in Winter

    December 10, 2024

    For years, Neuschwanstein Castle had been on my photography bucket list—an architectural daydream perched high in the Bavarian Alps.

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  • Disconnect and Relax: A Weekend at Boomerang Beach

    Disconnect and Relax: A Weekend at Boomerang Beach

    April 24, 2024

    Three and a half hours north of Sydney lies an unassuming area of the world known as Pacific Palms. Nestled on its pristine shoreline sits two beaches that punch well above their weight; Boomerang Beach and Blueys.

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  • Singapore: A Glimpse into the City of the Future

    Singapore: A Glimpse into the City of the Future

    September 27, 2023

    Singapore is one of those places that defies simple labels. It’s not quite East, not quite West, but it’s a city with a glimpse into the future. It’s tiny on the map but massive in ambition.

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  • Nara: Deer, Temples & Tranquility Just Outside Osaka

    Nara: Deer, Temples & Tranquility Just Outside Osaka

    June 19, 2019

    When you think of Japan’s ancient soul, Kyoto usually steals the spotlight. But just under an hour from Osaka lies Nara, a charming city that was actually Japan’s first permanent capital — and it has the temples, history, and free-roaming deer to prove it.

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  • Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama: Finding Peace Among the Crowds

    Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama: Finding Peace Among the Crowds

    April 24, 2018

    The Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, is a must-visit—if you’re already in the area. Nestled within one of Kyoto’s most scenic districts, Arashiyama is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic shrines, and…a lot of tourists.

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  • Hiking Fushimi Inari: How a Hidden Shrine Revealed Kyoto’s True Peace

    Hiking Fushimi Inari: How a Hidden Shrine Revealed Kyoto’s True Peace

    April 22, 2018

    Famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up Mount Inari, a visit to Fushimi Inari promised to be an unforgettable hike. It did not disappoint.

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  • Nanzenji Sanmon Gate

    Nanzenji Sanmon Gate

    April 21, 2018

    No matter where you go in Japan, it’ll leave you wanting to explore more. Kyoto, with its ancient temples and shrines, is a place where history and spirituality converge in visually stunning ways.

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  • Shibuya Crossing

    Shibuya Crossing

    April 16, 2018

    For photographers, Japan is nothing short of a playground. The light, the colours, the blend of old and new – every corner of this country is something interesting. In the heart of Tokyo, Shibuya Crossing offers one of the most iconic views in the world.

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  • Kinsol Trestle

    Kinsol Trestle

    January 18, 2018

    The opportunity to photograph the Kinsol Trestle against the backdrop of towering forests would normally have been fairly straightforward. However, nature can be as unpredictable as it is awe-inspiring, and my visit to Kinsol Trestle was no exception.

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  • Thornleigh Through the Lens: Nature, Trails, and Hidden Beauty on Sydney’s Fringe

    Thornleigh Through the Lens: Nature, Trails, and Hidden Beauty on Sydney’s Fringe

    January 28, 2017

    Nestled on Sydney’s fringe, less than 30km from the CBD, Thornleigh might not be the first place that comes to mind as a destination when visiting New South Wales’s capital city, but for outdoor enthusiasts, it’s a suburb that you shouldn’t overlook.

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  • Shipwreck Beach

    Shipwreck Beach

    November 19, 2014

    Known for its sunny weather, gentle trade winds, and a mix of luxury and nature, Poipu is a favorite destination for those seeking the perfect Hawaiian getaway.

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