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World TravelOct 2026
Japan vs Australia Cost of Living: A Side-by-Side Comparison
I moved to Australia over a decade ago, and I never looked back. That experience and life as an expat is actually what prompted me to start this blog.
World TravelOct 2026
United States Travel Guide: Tips From an Expat
My United States travel guide: how to plan a trip, ESTA tips, what the regions are really like, and state-by-state guides from an expat who keeps going back.
World TravelOct 2026
Florida Travel Guide: Theme Parks, Beaches & the Keys
My Florida travel guide: Orlando theme parks, Miami, the Gulf beaches, Key West and the space coast, plus honest tips on when to go and what it costs.
World TravelOct 2026
Salvation Mountain and East Jesus: California's Strangest Detour
My guide to Salvation Mountain and East Jesus near the Salton Sea: Leonard Knight's painted folk-art mountain, Slab City, how to get there and what to know.
World TravelOct 2026
Nashville Travel Guide: Honky-Tonks, the Parthenon and Why It's My Favourite US City
My Nashville travel guide: Broadway's honky-tonks, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the full-scale Parthenon, safety, prices and why it's my favourite US city.
World TravelOct 2026
New Orleans Travel Guide: What's Amazing, What Isn't, and an Honest Verdict
My honest New Orleans travel guide: the French Quarter, food and jazz versus the reality of visiting - what I loved, what I didn't, and my solo verdict.
World TravelOct 2026
Dollywood and the Titanic Attraction: A Pigeon Forge Guide
My Pigeon Forge, Tennessee guide: Dollywood's coasters and Smoky Mountain Christmas, the half-scale Titanic museum and tips for planning the trip.
World TravelOct 2026
California Travel Guide: San Francisco, Yosemite, Napa and the Coast
My California travel guide: San Francisco, Yosemite, Napa and Sonoma wine country, Hearst Castle on Highway 1 and why California rewards repeat trips.
World TravelOct 2026
Space Center Houston: A Guide to NASA Mission Control
My guide to Space Center Houston: the Shuttle Independence and NASA 747, Rocket Park's real Saturn V, the tram tour and tips for NASA's visitor center.
World TravelOct 2026
The Sazerac House: New Orleans' Best Free Attraction
My guide to the Sazerac House in New Orleans: the free interactive cocktail museum on Canal Street, the history of the Sazerac and what to expect from a visit.
World TravelOct 2026
Ark Encounter: Visiting Noah's Ark in Kentucky
My guide to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky: the 510-foot Noah's Ark replica, three decks of exhibits, the Ararat Ridge Zoo and honest planning tips.
World TravelOct 2026
San Francisco Travel Guide: The Golden Gate, Alcatraz and the Hills
My San Francisco travel guide: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, the Palace of Fine Arts and tips on where to stay and when to go.
World TravelOct 2026
House of Prime Rib: San Francisco's Most Famous Steakhouse
My guide to the House of Prime Rib in San Francisco: the 1949 dining rooms, the spinning salad bowl, prime rib carved table-side and how to get a reservation.
World TravelOct 2026
Riding Waymo in San Francisco: What a Driverless Taxi Is Actually Like
My Waymo rides in San Francisco, LA and Nashville: hailing a driverless Jaguar I-PACE in the app, the pick-a-vibe screen, the self-steering wheel and why it feels safer than Uber.
World TravelOct 2026
Los Angeles Travel Guide: Hollywood, Griffith and Getting LA Right
My Los Angeles travel guide: the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, the Walk of Fame, LA's beaches and how to actually plan a city that's really 80 neighbourhoods.
World TravelOct 2026
Odd Things to Do in Los Angeles: Cemetery Tours, the Old Zoo and More
The odd side of Los Angeles: the Hollywood Forever Cemetery tour, Michael Jackson's resting place at Forest Lawn, the old LA Zoo, the Last Bookstore and the Museum of Jurassic Technology.
World TravelOct 2026
Napa Valley Travel Guide: Castello di Amorosa, Beringer and Planning a Tasting Trip
My Napa Valley guide: the full-scale Castello di Amorosa castle in Calistoga, the Rhine House at Beringer, downtown Napa's riverfront and how to plan a wine country day.
World TravelOct 2026
Yosemite Travel Guide: Tunnel View, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove and Planning Your Trip
My Yosemite National Park guide: Tunnel View, the valley floor, Glacier Point, the giant sequoias of Mariposa Grove, and how to plan a Yosemite day.
World TravelOct 2026
Staying Outside Yosemite and Driving In: What It's Actually Like
I stayed outside Yosemite National Park and drove in each day. Here's what that trade-off is actually like - the early starts, the drive, and whether it's worth it.
World TravelOct 2026
The Perfect California Road Trip Itinerary: San Francisco, Napa, Yosemite, LA and Highway 1
My California road trip itinerary: San Francisco, Napa wine country, Yosemite, Los Angeles, and the Highway 1 drive back up the coast - with day-by-day planning and drive times.
World TravelOct 2026
San Diego Travel Guide: Balboa Park, La Jolla and the Beach City Done Right
My San Diego travel guide: Balboa Park and the world-famous zoo, the sea lions of La Jolla Cove, the USS Midway, Coronado and the beach towns, plus when to go and what it costs.
World TravelAug 2026
9 Best Things to Do In Lake Kawaguchiko: My Top Picks
What are the first things that come to mind when you think of Japan? These are all great examples, but for me and many others, Mt.
World TravelAug 2026
Cost of Living in London vs Melbourne. Which is Cheaper?
Are you considering moving to London or Melbourne, but want to know more about how the costs stack up?
World TravelAug 2026
Emirates Business Class A380 Review: An Honest Look at the Emirates A380 (Dubai – Melbourne)
An honest review of Emirates business class on the A380 from Dubai to Melbourne: the lounge, the onboard bar, the seat and whether it is worth it.
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