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11 Travel Documents for Australians

11 Travel Documents for Australians

Your departure date is fast approaching, and the excitement of being somewhere different is building. Sitting in the back of your mind are those niggling questions, have I got all my documents in order? Here are 11 Travel Documents to help you find peace of mind.

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Hervey Bay – Things to see and do in 3 days

Hervey Bay – Things to see and do in 3 days

On a recent trip to Hervey Bay, we spent time exploring the area, and this is what we discovered on our 4-night stay. Hervey Bay is located 3.5hrs (295kms) north of Brisbane, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The major tourism is driven by whale watching and visits to K’gari (Fraser Island). Still, there is much more on offer in this tranquil part of Australia. For more on K’gari, check out our blog or video. In this Blog, we will look at the places we visited and ideas to help you plan your visit to Hervey Bay and the surrounding area.

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K’gari (Fraser Island) Thing to know

K’gari (Fraser Island) Thing to know

 K’gari is the largest sand island in the world, home to a sand rainforest and some of the purest dingos on the planet. This is just the beginning; let’s explore the things you need to know and some things to do to get the best out of your trip to K’gari Island, whether for the day or longer.

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Charming Montville in the Sunshine Coast hinterland QLD

Charming Montville in the Sunshine Coast hinterland QLD

Montville is a thriving shopping village with a fantastic selection of cafes, restaurants, gift shops, and boutiques, all on Blackwell Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, where spectacular views of the coastline below compliment the European feel and quaint buildings.

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Visiting Tamborine Mountain – Things to do

Visiting Tamborine Mountain – Things to do

Visiting Tamborine Mountain and the Hinterlands is often on people’s to-do list when visiting Queensland, the activities on offer may surprise you. Let’s delve into what you could do on a visit to the area, from bushwalks, and waterfalls, to food, drinks and unique adventures the hinterland has it all.

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Things to Do on Bribie Island

Things to Do on Bribie Island

 Bribie Island is a beautiful idyllic place worthy of being added to any visit to Queensland. This article helps you to plan your time on the Island.

Being the only linked Island to the mainland in QLD and a mere 87kms from Brisbane, visiting Bribie Island is easy to include your itinerary. Only 2 hours and 15 mins by road, Bribie Island is the perfect place for a day trip, mini-break or adventure.

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Travelling Together 7 tips for success

Travelling Together 7 tips for success

We will look at seven simple tips to help you as you plan and experience every moment of your trip together. It takes two to create the perfect holiday, and as you spend time communicating, you can practice patience while setting expectations and learn to laugh even through those moments when things might go wrong. Knowing your roles can allow you the freedom you desire to make the trip unforgettable.

Travelling with your spouse comes with all kinds of expectations, and it is when those expectations are not met, that issues can arise within you as a couple, and your trip becomes less remarkable. But those expectations don’t have to be the end of a beautiful holiday. With a few simple tips, the words “let’s go” can fill you with reasonable expectations and excitement.

From the moment you start planning your trip, you can start working together and plan a holiday filled with comprise that allows both of you room to enjoy your time. Will everything go perfectly? Probably not, but you can work through anything together with a teamwork mindset and maybe even find things to make you smile and laugh.

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How being in Lockdown helped us to explore.

How being in Lockdown helped us to explore.

For the first few weeks, we held our breaths and waited to be able to resume our near-normal lives, but as the weeks rolled into each other. The hope of any travel was dashed. In the course of this time, we had cancelled a weekend away with friends, stopped working on our still postponed trip to South Australia. We also gave up hope of me jumping out of a plane over fox Glacier in New Zealand to celebrate turning fifty. Then Phil and I decided to explore our own backyard, This not only gave us content and days out, but it awoke in us a love for the beautiful places so close to our home.

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How to outsmart Pickpockets in Europe

How to outsmart Pickpockets in Europe

Travelling in Europe is not scary; petty theft is a reality, but you don’t want to make it easy for them. It does not take much to protect your belongings, and if someone does have a go, they will be the ones momentarily disappointed, and you will have a funny story to tell of the day you outsmarted a pickpocket.

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7 Things to do in the Rocks  & Circular Quay.

7 Things to do in the Rocks & Circular Quay.

The rocks have been a part of the fabric of Sydney from the beginning. The Rocks had a crucial role from early European settlement. Long before that, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation called this area home.

If you look hard enough today, you can find evidence of both cultures, but sometimes you have to look real hard.

The list below will help you on your way to understanding. It won’t answer all questions, but it is worth the discoveries.

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Feel Prepared and Confident Travelling.

Feel Prepared and Confident Travelling.

On November 1st 2021, Australia recommenced international flights, while Omicron was becoming a variant of concern in other parts of the world. Just as we were about to spread our wings, this new...

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Packing Light…Yes You Can

Packing Light…Yes You Can

Packing light may not be for everyone and can be a very daunting prospect to many. The idea of limiting your clothes choices, not having what you need on hand can be a real stress point for some,...

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