How To See Crocodiles in Port Douglas 2023

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Best Places To See Crocodiles Port Douglas

What’s the best way to see crocodiles in Port Douglas? There are wild crocodiles in Port Douglas, and there are a number of ways to see them on your Port Douglas holiday or Vacation. We give you the best way to see (or swim with) crocodiles from Port Douglas. Saltwater crocodiles and freshwater crocodiles can … Read blog

What Are The Best Reef Trips From Port Douglas? 2023

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What are the best reef trips from Port Douglas

What are the best Great Barrier Reef tours from Port Douglas? As I am a long-term Port Douglas resident, keen scuba diver and snorkelling fan, I can tell you. As I’ve been working on The Reef for the last few years I can give you some of the best insider tips anywhere on the internet, … Read blog

Da Nang vs Hoi An

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Danang vs hoi an vietnam

If you’re planning to take a beach holiday in Vietnam, should you choose Da Nang or Hoi An? These two popular tourist hotspots aren’t far apart at all, but which is a better base for your Central Vietnam holiday? Hoi An can be busy, but has more history and beauty than DaNang while Da Nang … Read blog

Port Douglas Pubs and Bars, Best Pubs in Port 2023

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Port Douglas Australia, an hour or so north of Cairns in Far North Queensland, has a great selection of pubs for such a small town. If you’re looking for a historic country-style Australian pub, a modern bar, or somewhere family-friendly with great pub food, you should be able to find it in Port Douglas. Port … Read blog

Best Port Douglas Accommodation

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 Port Douglas accommodation ranges from campsites and hostels to luxury 5-star resort hotels, villas, rentals, and apartments. Port Douglas‘s accommodation choices cater to all sorts of holiday-makers and visitors and if your budget is big, you could easily spend it here on a stunning place to stay. This post covers the best accommodation in Port … Read blog

Tips For Camping in Australia, Australia Camping

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Australia has some amazing camping opportunities and Australians of all ages love to camp. Australia also has some of the most hazardous and difficult camping conditions in the world. Safety must always be your first thought, particularly if you’re heading into the bush or anywhere off the beaten track or remote. I’m here to give … Read blog

Travels in Malaysia

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Travels in Malaysia. This Malaysia travel page will help you plan your own travels in Malaysia and let you know what to expect. It’s full of Malaysia travel tips and the best places to visit in Malaysia for travelers and tourists, along with our personal first-hand experiences. We’ve visited Malaysia many times now, visiting diverse … Read blog

Australian Islands

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Australian Islands

Australia is a very big island, but did you know there are multiple islands off the coast of Australia? Some are true “desert islands” others are populated or are used for tourism. Some Australian islands are so popular they have an array of holiday accommodation and resorts. Others can only be reached if you happen … Read blog

Things to do in Sri Lanka

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Things to do in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has just been voted as one of the top 10 countries to visit by Lonely Planet.  With over 200 countries to choose from it’s a great recommendation from LP and thrusts Sri Lanka into the tourist spotlight. I’ve visited Sri Lanka numerous times including for my wedding, honeymoon, and with young children. It’s … Read blog

Port Douglas Activities, Best Activities in Port Douglas

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Things to do in Port Douglas Australia

Port Douglas activities are many and diverse and there are also plenty of day trips to take from Port Douglas itself. Port Douglas is best known for its beautiful 4 Mile Beach and easy access to The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, but there are also sporting, adventure, wildlife, and culinary activities to enjoy … Read blog

Vietnam Travel Tips

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Vietnam is an amazing country full of beautiful people, stunning scenery and delicious food. Little wonder it is becoming one of the biggest tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Read on for my Vietnam travel tips for both the seasoned traveler, first-timers or 2-week holiday-makers. Like any destination, it always pays to do your research before … Read blog

Best Visa For Vietnam

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Appropriate visa for Vietnam

With so many options out there which is the best visa for Vietnam? It’s confusing I know, it confused us so we had a good dig into the visas available and the regulations, official, scam, and for profit. Everyone has different needs so I’ll go through the options from the free 15-day exemption for those … Read blog

Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc

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Best ways of getting from Ho Chi Minh to Pu Quoc

Phu Quoc is tipped to become one of Vietnam’s major drawcards in the future and is already well established as a tourist destination amongst well-travelled people. Getting from Ho Chi Minh city to Phu Quoc isn’t as straightforward as other parts of Vietnam mainly because Phu Quoc is an island off the south coast of … Read blog

Bangkok To Siem Reap. How to get from Bangkok to Siem Reap

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How to get from Bangkok to Siem Reap Thailand to Cambodia

One of the most travelled journeys across Southeast Asia is from Bangkok to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is the town closest to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat in North-Eastern Cambodia. A sprawling ancient city of deserted temples dating back to the 12th century Khmer Empire. Here we discuss how to get from … Read blog

Best Hoi An Cooking Class

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Walk around Hoi An Old Town and her maze of backstreets and you’ll see a dedicated Hoi An cooking class on offer at every turn. Sometimes arising from purpose-built cookery schools other times at local restaurants. Hoi An is often recognised as a culinary centre of Vietnam and the local businesses rightfully capitalise on their … Read blog

Water Parks Malaysia; Malaysia’s Best Water Parks

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Waterpark in Malaysia

Malaysia has many water parks. Which is the best Water Park in Malaysia? Where should you stay when visiting those waterparks, and how can you book tickets? Visiting Malaysian water parks, what are they like, dress codes, food and more. With Malaysia’s tropical climate there is a definite need for the many water parks that … Read blog

Where to Eat in London

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Where to eat in London England

London is renowned as a food destination, supplying everything from Michelin star restaurants, street food markets and an over-abundance of chain restaurants. With so much choice, where to eat in London is a question I get asked often when people find out I work as a chef in the city. Often London has so many … Read blog

Best Family Accommodation in Flores

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Finding the best family accommodation in Flores, Guatemala doesn’t have to be hard. Here I’ve taken out the guess-work and reviewed 4 great family friendly hotels across several budgets. Gateway to the world-famous Tikal world heritage site, Flores is only 45 km from Tikal but feels a world away. Connected to the mainland by a … Read blog

Kep Cambodia, Visiting Kep in Cambodia

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Monster prawns Kep Cambodia

During our 1 month in Cambodia, not only did we sample loads of interesting dishes and take a Cambodian cooking class, we also visited a sensational fish and crab market, not far from Kampot.  It was bristling with local seafood, great fun to explore and sample. It was slightly less gruesome than a market in … Read blog

Travel Destinations for Travelling Dads

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Family Travel Destinations for Dads

Every family travel blogger writes list posts about the best places to take travelling kids. I bet you’ve seen a few. Well, what about us dads? It’s our trip too and we deserve to have a great time. Below I’ve detailed how I rank travel destinations for travelling dads. My wife loves to travel, not … Read blog

Things to do in Los Cabos Mexico

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Located on the southern tip of Baja California. You’ll find amazing things to do in Los Cabos Mexico from whale watching to snorkeling and diving. Further afield the national parks and secluded beaches await. You can even find camel riding and desert safaris a short drive away from the two main towns, Cabo San Lucas … Read blog