by Jacintha Verdegaal | May 15, 2017 | Australia, Oceania, Road trip
The Great Ocean Road is one of those so-called must-do’s when you visit the East Coast of Australia. And if there is one piece of advice I heard and saw over and over again, it’s DON’T do the Great Ocean Road in one day. Rent a car and take at least three days....
by Jacintha Verdegaal | May 2, 2017 | Australia, City guide, City trip, Food & Drink, Oceania, Sydney
Sydney or Melbourne? Every time I meet people in Australia it’s one of the first questions they ask. Which city do you prefer? There’s clearly a friendly competition going on here. Before this trip I thought the answer would be...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 25, 2017 | Asia, Bali, Indonesia, Places to stay
There are normally three reasons why I would like and recommend a hotel. One, the interior design looks modern and beautiful. Two, the hotel is super luxurious and has thought of the little details to make my stay very comfortable. Or three, the staff is so nice and...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 20, 2017 | Australia, Nature & Wildlife, Oceania, Sydney
I knew it was going to happen. After all it’s one of the reasons why people come here. It is one of the reasons I’m here! Drawn by those images in travel magazines and on Instagram. Ignoring the little (but loud) voice in my head, reminding me that...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 17, 2017 | Asia, City trip, Japan, Kyoto, Places to stay, Travel experiences
“And this is Charlie Chaplin and his wife, having a tea ceremony with my aunt in this room.” I’m looking at the black & white picture and love that even though she has probably showed this to many of her guests over the years, you can...
