Coined as the ‘San Francisco of the east,’ Asheville, NC is a city that has it all. From its gorgeous mountain landscapes, vibrant arts and culture, to America’s largest home – The Biltmore Estate – you could spend weeks exploring this southern hot spot. And let’s not forget about its nationally-acclaimed food scene. Asheville is …

Copenhagen is one of the greatest European cities with colorful architecture, friendly locals and incredible sustainability concepts. With more people visiting this Scandinavian country than ever before, Denmark, and Copenhagen in particular, are quickly becoming one of the top destinations in Northern Europe.  However, traveling to Denmark is not cheap. Food and accommodations come as the biggest …

Planning your next holiday but want to ditch the crowds? Why not go to a country that is off the beaten path? The following underrated countries are just as beautiful as their more popular neighbours and will offer you everything you could ever want but without swarms of tourists. Check them out while you can, …

Unique cuisine, diverse people, and a mesmerizing art scene, São Paulo is a concrete jungle wonderland like no other. However, finding useful and reliable information about visiting São Paulo is unfortunately not as easy as tourist hotspots like Paris or Rome. This Brazilian city is often an underrated vacation spot that definitely deserves more attention. …

When I was 27 I was a Biology teacher in a small town near Melbourne, Australia. One day I was talking to the librarian about international teaching, and she told me that you can get a teaching job in India. She explained the perks  like being paid to teach, flights, living expenses, medical insurance etc. …

When you think of Japan, Tokyo usually pops up as the city most travelers should visit, but have you considered the other side of Japan – directly across from Tokyo? In western Japan you’ll find beautiful Ishikawa, a prefecture that mixes Japan’s rural culture with a little big city flair. It’s capital city, Kanazawa, is …

Ukraine has been picking up major popularity points from the expat and nomadic community lately. Why? Well when you combine the refreshingly low cost of living, soaring arts and social scenes, and close proximity to key destinations in Europe, Ukraine seemingly has it all. It’s no wonder more and more people are being drawn into …

Rome, and Italy in general, has a reputation of being one of the most expensive destinations in Europe. However, this does not mean you can’t visit The Eternal City on a budget! With a few of these savvy tips, you can even see Rome for as little as $50 a day. Here’s a helpful guide …

My husband and I loved travelling worldwide when we were first married. We visited far flung destinations that were exciting and a little exotic – Sri Lanka, Colombia, Morocco, Panama, Croatia, Laos.  Being from Australia, we firmly believed that once you were out in the world, that you had to travel for a long period of …

Picture this… You’re on a 6 week European dream vacation that you’ve been planning for a year. You’ve just spent a week in Italy, exploring the mountains, eating gelato and shaking off all thoughts of work. It’s summertime and the sweet fragrance of flowers drifts through the warm air. Italy has been magic, but now …

Welcome to one of the most off-the-beaten path islands of the Philippines – Siquijor Island. A small, remote island that many travelers neglect when touring the country, Siquijor has a mystical feel to it. It’s the perfect fusion of natural beauty, culture, and mystery. Siquijor is a magical island, plagued by tales of sorcery and …

I’ve always been environmentally conscious, but it was a recent trip to South-East Asia that changed my outlook on waste forever. After witnessing the impact our over-consumption of plastic products is having on our oceans and beaches, I’ve made some changes to my beauty regime for the better. Plastic waste.  It has become a big …