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Continue reading →: Windmills, Cheese & ClogsCan you say you’ve been to the Netherlands if you haven’t seen any windmills? Our visit to Amsterdam was booked as a prolonged stop on the way to Ireland, and as we hadn’t been before, we were keen to soak up sights that are unique to Dutch culture. When researching…
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Continue reading →: Travel Apps & WebsitesHaving explored over 35 countries, we have used many different apps and websites to research, book and manage our trips. With so many online platforms and vendors, it can be difficult to know which ones are reputable and actually give you a good deal. Below is a curated list of…
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Continue reading →: DMZ and Mt. Gamaksan Suspension Bridge; Day Trip from SeoulSeoul is a fabulous city; there are so many things to see and do that it’s easy for your itinerary to fill up quick. However, Seoul is also close to many other attractions that can help you understand the long and colourful story of South Korea. When visiting Seoul in…
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Continue reading →: Your Guide to Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, the bustling capital of South Korea, is known for its vibrant culture and historical landmarks. Highlights include Gyeongbokgung Palace, which has a rich history, Namsan Tower with stunning views and romantic love locks, and Myeongdong’s lively shopping scene. Insadong offers a calmer atmosphere with traditional crafts and tea houses.
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Continue reading →: When in Seoul, Treat Yourself to a Korean Spa ExperienceKorea is well known for it’s elite skincare and spa treatments which are rooted in holistic wellness, often using natural ingredients and methods to optimise bodily function and improve skin barriers. Being an amateur enthusiast and advocate for natural (but not premature) aging, I was very excited to see what…
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Continue reading →: Tomar; Portugal’s Offbeat Historic GemTomar is one of Portugal’s most underrated gems. A short 1.5 hour drive from Lisbon, it’s a small and peaceful offbeat town complete with cobblestone streets, gorgeous laneways, and many church towers to admire. However it’s the striking history of Tomar that makes it a cornerstone of the country’s cultural…
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Continue reading →: Tips for Chasing the Northern LightsSeeing the Northern Lights is an experience that pops up on most bucket lists. I myself have booked a couple of holidays to chase down the elusive event, and have been lucky enough to view this spectacular phenomenon in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Ireland. Due to their unpredictable nature, it…
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Continue reading →: Iconic Landmarks in Lisbon, PortugalI hate to admit that I didn’t know much about Lisbon, or Portugal for that matter, prior to visiting. For some unknown reason it was never on my bucket list, and also didn’t fall into my top 10 countries to visit. After spending 3 weeks in Lisbon, I will happily…
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Continue reading →: What’s In-Store For 20262026 is a year of big change for us. We have not only relocated from Australia to Ireland, but also quit our corporate jobs to take a career break and spend the next 12 months travelling the world. Our gap year, or first retirement as Ross likes to call it,…


