Istanbul is one of my favorite cities – I have visited three times. It is literally where East meets West and is a fantastic city to visit if you’re curious about the Middle East and Northern Africa but a bit unsure about scheduling a big trip. It is also a fantastic long weekend away from …

I had always wanted to visit the Scottish highlands. And boy did they very much exceeded my expectations. There is something quite magical about the Scottish Highlands – the extreme and ridiculously fast weather is extraordinary and creates a different feel – you can imagine that if anywhere has fairies and dragons this place does. …

I had wanted to go to Cappadocia, Turkey for years. The key driver for me was the amazing photos I had seen of the Cappadocia Hot Air balloons against the fairy chimneys. I’m delighted to say the trip not only met but exceeded my expectations. Here is my 3 Day Cappadocia Itinerary. Things to Book …

Jordan is one of the safest countries to visit in the Middle East and to my mind one of the most stunning. And forget that it is in the Middle East – Jordan offers some absolutely extraordinary world-class things to do and see. From Petra to Wadi Rum to floating in the dead sea Jordan …

Namibia is a country of jaw-dropping beauty – I was particularly blown away by its extraordinary colours and by its size. This African country reminded me very much of my home country, Australia. This is unsurprising considering that after Australia, Namibia Africa is the least populated country per square foot in the world! Namibia has …

It isn’t easy to choose what to leave out of a Sydney Itinerary. I have lost track of how many times I have been to Sydney. I grew up in Melbourne lived there until I was 30 so there were many trips. I then lived in sydney for a year and now my brother lives …

Are you planning a trip to Sicily Italy? I highly recommend this stunning island as a destination. It has beautiful views, a volcano, stunning waters and amazing food. However, it is quite a big island, so it can be difficult to choose where to go if you have one week. If you like boutique hotels …

Turkey has so much to explore. For me, the two places in Turkey that are completely unlike anywhere else are its capital Istanbul and the magical Cappadocia. It isn’t possible to see all of this country in a Turkey Itinerary 7 days but you can absolutely get a good sense of both in my Istanbul …

Planning a trip to Scotland? I have actually lost track of how many times I have been to Scotland. It is one of my favourite places. Sure the weather is all over the place but when it is good there are few places as beautiful on earth. If you’re looking to get a feel for …

Planning a trip to Korea? It is a fascinating country that is truly foreign. Here is my Korea Itinerary for 14 days that you can use to start planning yours. If you are looking for a Korea 1 Week Itinerary then I would suggest using this as your base and just pulling out the things …