Category: Travel Guides
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Christmas at Lake House Daylesford: Quiet Luxury by the Water
The lake at my doorstep. Stillness in the air. And a sense that nothing needed my attention — except the moment itself.
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Taking the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide
As soon as the train leaves Perth, you begin to feel how immense Western Australia truly is. The city dissolves, the horizon opens, and the landscape stretches out as if it’s breathing.
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Understanding Australia: The Six States, Two Territories and Eight Capitals
Discover Australia’s six states and two territories — their capitals, climates, landscapes and travel rhythms. A clear, gentle guide to understanding this vast country.
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Adelaide: A City Built With Intention, Space and Calm
Adelaide feels different from most major Australian cities. Softer, wider, more orderly. A place where the streets make sense, parks appear everywhere and the atmosphere has a quiet, almost European ease.
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The Shark That Looked Me Straight in the Eyes
If you travel Down Under, sooner or later you’ll hear something about sharks. Yes, they exist. The good news? Australia has a clear, simple and incredibly effective system to keep beachgoers safe.
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Hallett Cove: A Quiet Coastal Walk Through 280 Million Years of History
The cliffs at Hallett Cove are no ordinary rocks. They were shaped by glaciers that moved across this landscape around 280 million years ago.
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Atura Adelaide: A Playful, Modern Stopover With a Surprising Touch of Comfort
For me, Atura Adelaide was the perfect stopover: comfortable, practical, friendly and just a little different. The location is convenient, the staff relaxed, and the hotel has exactly that creative touch that reflects Adelaide so well.
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A Simple Safety Habit for Solo Travellers
These small habits take almost no time, but they give me a sense of calm. If anything ever happens, people will know exactly what to do and nobody will need to search for answers.
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Walking Melbourne With the Kulin Nation in Mind
What I find most beautiful about the culture of the Kulin Nation is their relationship with land. They do not see themselves as owners, but as caretakers. Land, water, animals, trees — all are part of a network of relationships.
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Birrarung: The River Beneath the River
Long before Melbourne existed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people called the river Birrarung — often translated as “river of mists and shadows”.