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In-depth travel guides for solo and couple travelers in their 30s and beyond
About me
Hi, I’m Josephine
A software developer by day, I grew up in Malaysia before moving to New Zealand and then Australia. I’ve lived in 8 cities across these three countries, and have traveled to dozens more.
Writing, travel and food are my guilty pleasures. I love doing in-depth research on the places that I visit, and helping friends and family with their travel plans. I hope I can help you too!
Latest articles
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Queensland road trip itinerary: Cairns to Brisbane in 1 week
Picture Australia in your mind’s eye – what do you see? Probably sandy beaches stretching towards the horizon, crystal clear waves deepening into shades of turquoise, and marine life swimming amongst corals. You’ll see all of that and more on a Queensland road trip. Home to the Great Barrier Reef and affectionately nicknamed the “Sunshine…
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The comprehensive guide to visiting Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island is the prettiest island I have ever been to in Australia… and I’ve lived here for 7 years! I was skeptical before I visited – sure, I’d seen the photos, but lots of places look great in photos and then turn out to be underwhelming in person. Fitzroy, however, is every bit as…
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11 of the best free things to do in Townsville
My husband and I lived in Townsville for 6 months during the first half of 2024. While I have mixed feelings about having to uproot our lives for a mandatory job rotation, there’s no denying that Townsville is one of the more beautiful places that I’ve lived in. And if you’re visiting as a tourist,…
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Best things to do on a weekend trip to Magnetic Island
I like to view Magnetic Island as Hamilton Island’s more low-key, laid-back sister. Both islands are located on the Great Barrier Reef a short ferry ride away from their parent township; both are tropical wildlife havens with lush rainforest-clad hills; both have fringing reef for you to snorkel and beaches galore; both enjoy a wide…
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A local’s guide to visiting Magnetic Island
When we moved to Townsville, the first thing that everyone told us was that we absolutely HAD to visit Magnetic Island, aka “Maggie” (the second thing was that we should make sure to lock our car while we were in Townsville, but that’s a tale for another time). As one of the locals emphatically put…
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8 lesser-known tips for your trip to Japan
If you want to experience a large Japanese city without many tourists, go to Nagoya. Everyone’s all about the Osaka – Kyoto – Tokyo circuit. And while those cities are popular for a reason, overtourism can be a problem especially if you visit during a popular time of the year (hanami or koyo season). Nagoya,…
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Visiting Japan on a budget (2024 edition)
In 2024, with a weakened yen and Covid restrictions removed, Japan is one of the best developed countries to visit on a budget. Here’s how you can travel comfortably in Japan without breaking the bank.