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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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