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How these short walks in Tasmania will make you a better tourist
Tasmania’s reputation as a walking destination is often associated with long-distance tracks and dramatic wilderness. Yet one of the _**most influential changes**_ to how visitors actually move through…
Tasmania is home to some pretty feral Australians
Tasmania is famously good at wildlife. There are few places on the mainland, or certainly few places left in the world that you can spot and experience such…
Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City: Best Districts for First-Time Visitors
Choosing where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City can shape your whole first impression of Vietnam. This practical district guide breaks down the best central areas for…
6 Foods You Must Try in Hội An
Vietnam is one of the most regionally specific food cultures on the planet. The country stretches over 1,600 kilometres from north to south, and the food changes dramatically…
Ho Chi Minh is Districtless
A scooter-tour conversation in Ho Chi Minh City turned into a deep dive through villages, communes, emperors, colonial administrators, household registers and Vietnam’s 2025 administrative reform.
Java Weather by Region: The Best Time to Visit Without Overthinking It
The short version is simple: the best time to visit Java is usually May to October, with June to September giving the strongest chance of clear volcanoes, temples…
Best Areas to Visit in Java: A Practical Region Guide
Java is long, busy, volcanic and much more varied than it looks. This guide breaks down West, Central and East Java so you can choose the right bases,…
Vietnam Weather by Region: How to Plan the Best North-to-South Trip
Vietnam is too long, too mountainous and too monsoon-affected for one simple best time to visit answer. The best month for Hà Nội is not always the best…
Lombok Weather by Region: The Best Time to Visit (Without Flattening the Island)
For most travellers, the best time to visit Lombok is June to September, when the island is at its driest and day-to-day travel is easiest. May and October…
Bali Weather by Region: The Best Time to Visit (Without Trusting a Single Forecast)
Yes I am Australian. Yes I have been to Bali many times. But this means I can confidently tell you that there is no such thing as “the…
10 Foods You Must Try in Lombok
The indigenous Sasak people of Lombok have built a food identity around intense heat, heavy smoke, coconut, fermented ingredients, fresh fish, rice, local vegetables and chilli that is…
Best Area to Stay in Lombok: A Practical Region Guide
Lombok is bigger and more spread out than it looks. This practical region guide breaks down the island by broad area and travel zone so you can choose…
Getting Clothes Tailored in Hội An
Treat Hội An tailoring as a paid experience rather than a shortcut to cheap clothes. The best _value_ is usually in the cloth market, but the best outcome…
Hội An's Full Moon Lantern Festival
The most beautiful night in Old Town: floating lanterns, packed riverbanks, market food, music, boats, and just enough chaos to make Hội An feel completely alive.
Phong Nha Cave Kayaking Tour
Most visitors see Phong Nha Cave from a wooden boat, but the full-day kayaking expedition goes beyond the lit tourist section into darkness, scrambling, swimming, mud, and one…
Riding the Reunification Express
Vietnam's overnight train is not the romantic rail journey people sometimes imagine, but it is absolutely worth doing at least once. I took two VIP 2-berth private sleeper…
Vietnam's Sleeper Buses - An Honest Review
Vietnam's sleeper buses have a grim online reputation, but the right operator changes everything. I took HK Buslines from Hội An to Phong Nha and found a private…
Saigon Scooter Food Tour Review
A four-hour introduction to Ho Chi Minh City through street food, flower markets, local stories, and the unexpected joy of seeing Saigon traffic from the back of a…
Hạ Long Bay Overnight Cruise: What to Actually Expect (And Why We Chose Lan Hà Bay)
An honest review of a 2-day, 1-night Hạ Long Bay cruise — what actually happens, why Lan Hà Bay is worth choosing, and whether it lives up to…
18 Places to Visit in Ho Chi Minh City
Everything we saw, experienced, and learned over two days exploring Ho Chi Minh City on foot, so you can plan a slightly less chaotic visit.
A Guide to Vietnamese Coffee
Vietnam is one of the world's great coffee nations, second only to Brazil in global production, and yet the way coffee is drunk here looks almost nothing like…
The Duck Stop, Phong Nha: What It’s Actually Like to Become a Duck Leader
Everything you need to know before visiting The Duck Stop in Phộng Nha — what happens, how to get there, what it costs, and an honest take on…
Bali to the Gilis and Lombok by Fast Boat: An Honest Guide
Indonesia’s fast boats have a reputation, and if you read enough stories before your first crossing you can scare yourself silly. I have taken seven crossings between Bali,…
Gili Nanggu, Sudak & Kedis: Private Boat Tour From Senggigi
A private boat and snorkelling day trip from Senggigi to Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak and tiny Gili Kedis in southwest Lombok.
Hikes
Bivouac Bay
I love a walk with plenty of variety, and this one made the kilometres feel like mere metres!
Duckhole Lake
An accessible adventure into Tasmania’s wild south, and a perfect introduction to its karst landscapes.
Lake Esperance
A walk through waratahs and a lush Tasmanian alpine landscape
South Cape Bay
A beautifully varied walk to the very end of the road, and the edge of the continent.
Hartz Peak
A short but impactful hike to the summit of Hartz Peak, showcasing a dazzling array of plant diversity!
Tahune Airwalk
A spectacular elevated walkway through the forest canopy, high above the rivers of Tasmania's wild southwest.
Fluted Cape
If you only have time for one short walk on Bruny Island, make it this one.
Labillardiere Peninsula
Pack plenty of snacks and your swimmers, and turn this hike into a full-day adventure
Waterfall Bay
Spectacular coastal views, dramatic rock formations, and some of the best wildlife spotting on the Tasman Peninsula, all within a casual clifftop stroll.
Cape Raoul
A challenging and exhilarating walk to one of Tasmania's most dramatic coastlines, and some of the best dolerite column formations on the planet.
Coal Mines Historic Site
Crumbling convict-era ruins, underground cells, and sweeping views of Norfolk Bay, all within a short and easy walk.
Cape Hauy
A stunning loop walk along one of Tasmania's most dramatic coastlines, with towering dolerite cliffs, endless ocean views, and some of the best whale spotting on the peninsula.
Three Falls Circuit
A beautifully varied loop through the rainforests of Mount Field National Park, ticking off three of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks in a single half-day outing.
Russell Falls
This is Tasmania's most photographed waterfall, reached via one of the state's most accessible tracks. It's a short, easy walk on a sealed path suitable for wheelchairs and…
Echo Point
A flat walk skirting Australia's deepest freshwater lake
Pandani Grove Nature Walk
A delightful little walk through some of Tasmania's most famous plants
Mount Rufus
Summit views that will have you spinning around like a needle in a compass
Tall Trees
This is a short loop through a forest of swamp gums that have been growing for nearly 400 years.
Lake St Clair
Three walks, one very enjoyable, and educational loop
Franklin Nature Trail
A gentle 1 km loop through mossy rainforest to the banks of the Franklin River, ideal for slowing down on the Lyell Highway.
Hogarth Falls
A gentle 2.4 km return walk through People's Park in Strahan to Hogarth Falls, with rainforest, creek views and native flora signs.
Kelly Basin
Walk 10.8 km return through West Coast rainforest to the ghostly ruins of Kelly Basin and the old settlement of East Pillinger.
Shadow Lake
Sitting quietly beneath the more famous peaks of Lake St Clair National Park, Shadow Lake remains an underrated gem. If peaceful alpine lakes and magical hidden valleys sound…
Donaghys Hill
A short, steady climb through forest to a rocky outcrop with views that rival walks twice its length. Donaghys Hill proves you do not need distance or difficulty…
Lerderderg Gorge Circuit
A steep, rocky and river-crossing-filled circuit through Lerderderg Gorge that is far more demanding than its 8km distance suggests.