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‘Trekking The Great Wall of China’ – Our 5 day Trek

‘Trekking The Great Wall of China’ – Our 5 day Trek

Trekking 'The Great Wall of China' - our #5chicksdochina journey in photos Trekking 'The Great Wall of China' was never on my radar, it wasn’t anywhere near the top of my bucket list.  But when I got two emails (within a week of each other)...

Best road trips from Sydney – The Upper Hunter

Best road trips from Sydney – The Upper Hunter

Would you drive 4.5 hours for a good steak?!  The Upper Hunter has to be one of the best road trips from Sydney.  We took a trip through horse country for our anniversary. An anniversary road trip:- In the year the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy...

Best boutique wineries in The Hunter Valley

Best boutique wineries in The Hunter Valley

With over 150 wineries in the Hunter Valley, where do you start?  My advice, start with the boutique wineries in The Hunter Valley.  The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine region and one of the most famous.  The extension of the freeway...

Things to do in Lyme Regis

Things to do in Lyme Regis

Things to do in Lyme Regis?  There are so many things to do in Lyme Regis!  I guess growing up there, I would say that, but there is no getting away from the fact that this place is special. Nestled in the Lym Valley on the border of Devon and...

Why visit Marrakech,  a magical City

Why visit Marrakech, a magical City

Why visit Marrakech?  I’d heard mixed reviews and even some pretty horrific tales about Morocco.  I'm glad I took the trip to discover the magic for myself and visit Marrakech.  It's a city that awakens all the senses and was our first stop when we...

Tips for climbing Kilimanjaro

Tips for climbing Kilimanjaro

When one of my good friends suggested we climb Kilimanjaro I didn't even blink before booking my flight to Tanzania.  If you get the chance, do it.  An incredible expereince and one that will stay with me forever.  Personally we underestimated the...

Things to do in Manly – Holiday like a local

Things to do in Manly – Holiday like a local

Top Things to do on holiday in Manly... If you're on holiday in Sydney, Manly is a must.  As the marketing slogan states... 7 miles from Sydney, 1000 miles from care!  Whether you visit for a day or fancy staying for a week you'll have no problems...

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