No trip to Belize would be complete without visiting a Mayan ruin (or two), and one of the most famous of all is Xunantunich, also spelled Xunan Tunich. Nestled near the Guatemala border in Western Belize, Xunantunich (pronounced Shoo-nan-too-nitch) is…
Kuala Lumpur is one of the most vibrant cities in Southeast Asia. It’s a melting pot of cultures, and is a huge metropolis filled with big, spangly skyscrapers and urban parks. As a convenient stopover destination between Europe and Australia,…
Nestled on the sunny shores of Queensland’s far north, Cairns is a place where the lush rainforests meet the sapphire waters of the Coral Sea, and where every day feels like a TV advert come to life. Cairns isn’t just…
Kingscliff is a sleepy beach side town on the northern NSW coast. Although it’s small in size, there are plenty of things to do in Kingscliff. There is only one main street in the town, but one is all you…
The city of Durham in North Carolina was once a neglected town, but underwent a transformation to rival that of Cinderella on the night of the ball. When we first lived in Raleigh back in 2004, Durham was a city…
Dreaming about the American Dream and looking for some adventurous vacations to do with your family? Need to ditch the pampering and play parks and get out and explore the road less travelled, and feel the thrill of adventure? Then…
With hot thermal baths, quirky ruined bars, stunning Gothic revival architecture, and world-class street food, you can be sure there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. It’s a city that captures the heart of anyone who goes here,…
New York City is known for being a city of ambition and hustle, but it can also be a deeply romantic city. There are so many romantic things to do in NYC for a date night with your loved one,…
Tucked away in the woodlands of Cary, North Carolina, just minutes from our home near Raleigh, is a triple five-star escape that feels a world away from the noise of everyday life. The Umstead Hotel and Spa isn’t loud about…
I grew up holidaying in Port Macquarie and have fond childhood memories of camping at the Breakwall Caravan Park and having endless fun at the beach. We loved those trips to Port Macquarie – it was a great getaway from…
