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Port Macquarie

The First Coastal Walk of Summer

The First Coastal Walk of Summer

Summer finally feels like it is here and we are soaking up as much sunshine as we can before we head off to Europe for five weeks. One of our favourite things to do in our hometown of Port Macquarie is the coastal walk along the beautiful beaches in our region. The coastal walk stretches for 9km from Lighthouse Beach to the Hastings River and passes through rainforest, along sandy beaches and along stunning coastal headlands. It was a beautiful sunny day when we did…

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Experiencing new countries through their cuisine

Experiencing new countries through their cuisine

People travel for many different reasons, and for many it is the pure love of experiencing new foods! One of the best ways to experience a new culture is through the local food. Food is a huge part of the culture of a country and to us, one of the most memorable parts of our travels is trying local foods, from street level, to family owned restaurants and all the way to top end restaurants. Our travels have taken us on adventures through six continents and…

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Khao Lak

The Best Day Excursions for Visitors to Khao Lak

The Best Day Excursions for Visitors to Khao Lak

The enchanting region of Khao Lak sits on the western coastline of Thailand, looking out to the Andaman Sea. It’s an area that, more recently, has been synonymous with natural disaster, following the 2004 tsunami that was the deadliest natural event on record. Thousands of people were killed, dozens of holiday resorts were destroyed, and the region’s tourism industry took more than a decade to rebuild. Fortunately, the natural beauty of Khao Lak was preserved and tens of thousands of visitors are returning to explore…

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New Zealand

Five Must See Places to Visit in New Zealand’s South Island

Five Must See Places to Visit in New Zealand’s South Island

New Zealand is called ‘Gods own country’ by its people and given its stunning landscapes, any visitor can see why. New Zealand has epic national parks, world-class surfing and skiing, rainforests, sandy white beaches, wineries, ice age glaciers, multi-day hikes and adrenaline packed adventures for all! Travelling in New Zealand is an experience you’ll never forget and we can guarantee it will very quickly become one of your favourite destinations. Distant Journeys offer some incredible tours that will allow you to see the very best of…

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London

Ten Cool and Quirky Places to Visit in London

Ten Cool and Quirky Places to Visit in London

London is famous for many reasons and has an incredible range of things to see and do! Here are ten unique, hidden gems will take you off the beaten track in a city that is bursting with weird and wonderful attractions.

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Port Macquarie

Meet Joe, Our German Shepherd Rescue Dog

Meet Joe, Our German Shepherd Rescue Dog

A few months ago our family of two became a family of three. We adopted Joe, a beautiful German Shepherd rescue dog. We are both dog lovers and have been wanting to get a dog since we moved back to Australia but were waiting until we’d purchased and moved into our own home. We became home owners in March and Joe joined our family in July.

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Europe

The Best Multi-day Hikes in Europe

The Best Multi-day Hikes in Europe

Europe’s natural landscape provides some of the most picturesque vistas on the planet. While there are many ways to experience Europe, one of the best ways to truly appreciate it in its full glory is by hiking on foot! Here are some of the best multi-day hikes you can tackle on our favourite continent!

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New Zealand

A New Zealand Winter Roadtrip with JUCY

A New Zealand Winter Roadtrip with JUCY

New Zealand is a beautiful country at anytime of the year and is even more magical in winter. Winter is the low season so you won’t need to share its beauty and tourist destinations with others, prices are more affordable and everything is more beautiful with a dusting of snow! We headed over the ditch to New Zealand’s South Island for Dan’s 30th Birthday and spent 10 days exploring in our wonderful JUCY campervan! In our opinion, winter is the best time to visit this…

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Let’s get spiritual: Four of the best cultural escapes in the world

Let’s get spiritual: Four of the best cultural escapes in the world

Travelling offers you an insight into other cultures and the way in which others live. From art to architecture, religion to music, history to natural beauty and cuisine, certain destinations around the world offer visitors an awe-inspiring experience and insight into other cultures. From Rome to Paris, Kyoto to Africa, here are four of the best cultural escapes in the world.

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Saalbach

A Ski Holiday in Saalbach

A Ski Holiday in Saalbach

Saalbach is a charming ski village in the Austrian Alps with traditional buildings and a river running through it. It is a stunning winter wonderland that boasts over 270 kilometres of ski slopes! I visited Saalbach with one of my closest friends who is from Salzburg. Having only ever skiied in Australia and New Zealand, I was quite the rookie and whilst I think I spent more time crashed out in the snow I still loved every bit of my first ever European Ski holiday…

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