Category: Travel
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A Memorable School Holiday in Byron Bay
Our long-awaited school holiday finally arrived, and this time, we were determined to make the most of it. Our destination was the stunning Byron Bay in New South Wales, just a short flight away from Sydney, a mere one-hour journey on a small plane. The anticipation for this trip had been building up for quite…
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Staycation at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
Located on the grounds of Taronga Zoo, the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in luxurious eco-suites nestled within the natural bushland of the zoo.
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School Holiday in Perth
In July of last year, I travelled to Perth with my son during the school holidays. Our flight was scheduled for 10:25 am, but due to delays both during departure and upon arrival at the baggage area, we arrived in Perth six hours later. To put it in perspective, this flight took almost twice the…
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Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
During last year’s Easter holiday, I took my son to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. It was our first time visiting Tropical North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. It was also our first domestic travel since the pandemic started, making it all the more memorable. Day 1: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon We flew in…
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Layover in Singapore
On my way home from Kathmandu, I flew with Singapore Airlines and had an 18 hour layover in Singapore, arriving at 6am. It wasn’t ideal but it was the only connecting flight I could book at that time. So what do I do in a layover that is too long to hang around at the…
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Wedding in Kathmandu, Nepal
A few months ago… I had the privilege to get invited to my colleague and good friend’s wedding in Nepal. That was super exciting for so many reasons – one, because this would be my first time travelling overseas since the pandemic started; two, this would be my second wedding trip with my awesome work friends…
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Road Trip to Rotorua and Taupo
During my trip to Wellington, my family and I went on a road trip to Rotorua for a couple of days stopping over in Lake Taupo. It was a short but memorable trip. It was difficult at times with three kids in tow but I’m so glad we did it! Day 1: We visited the…