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bonditobasic January 22, 2020

DISCOVER THE BEST VIEWPOINTS IN SYDNEY

Sydney is one of the most picturesque cities in Australia due to its incredible natural harbor and unique architecture. Because of this, I get often asked what the best viewpoints in Sydney are. And since I have spent many hours photographing the harbor and its incredible views from many viewing points, I have uncovered a few hidden gems. And now, I’m sharing my best viewpoints in Sydney with you! From spots near the CBD to spots on the Northern side of the bridge, I will take you along and show you where to go. From sunsets to incredible night views, you will not miss out with this guide. Though if you are a tourist, you can probably choose a couple of these viewing points, as if you want to see them all, you will have to take an extended leave. But here are 16 of the best viewpoints in Sydney.

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bonditobasic January 15, 2020

Melbourne 3 day itinerary

I am sure most of you didn’t know that I lived in Melbourne for 4 months when I first moved to Australia. This interesting city is known for its coffee drinking culture, its amazing arts, sports events, and its great shopping opportunities. If you want to do at a true Melbournian city trip, then you must visit the iconic laneways, covered in colorful gravity, sip coffee at hidden coffee shops and spend evenings at one of its many art galleries The city is sophisticated, gritty and known for its 4 seasons in 1 day (be aware) and is a definite must-see when you are heading down under. In my Melbourne 3 day itinerary, I will take you to the best places you should definitely check out when heading to Melbourne, including a trip along the Great Ocean Road. Let’s dive in…

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bonditobasic January 9, 2020

ULTIMATE TASMANIA ITINERARY | THE PERFECT 10 DAYS

I created this Tasmania itinerary for a full 10-day trip after I spend an amazing holiday on this unique little island. Tasmania has blown me away with its amazing landscapes, food, and beaches that you will ever see in your life! Much to my surprise, it is full of a lot of lush bush area and mountains, incredible blue beaches and lots of funky, hip little shops! Because of this, I am now sharing my best tips for spending 10 days in Tasmania! From Hobart to cradle mountains and the lavender fields, this island is a unique little gift that just keeps on giving. By spending 10 days on the island you will be able to see most of its incredible sights. Well, I’ve got you covered, here is a Tasmania itinerary 10 days, I researched and have written this for you. Jam-packed full of the best this beautiful state has to offer.

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bonditobasic January 2, 2020

BYRON BAY | A COMPLETE WEEKEND GUIDE

Byron Bay must be New South Wales’s most popular weekend destination. From a relaxing atmosphere to stunning beaches and amazing food, this little heaven has everything you need to escape the hustle and bustle from everyday life. The town is a popular holiday destination for Sydneysiders at well as Brisbanites, making it Australia’s most popular beach town. It is known for its beautiful beaches and incredible surfing and scuba diving sites. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland and is home to a lighthouse. Between June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland viewpoints such as the Captain Cook Lookout. In this post, I will share with you everything you want to see and do during a weekend escape. From the best restaurants to eat to the best accommodation to stay at and what you should see and do in Byron Bay. So, if you are planning to visit Byron Bay for the first time, then read on…

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bonditobasic December 19, 2019

SYDNEY ITINERARY | THE PERFECT 2 DAYS

I created this 2-day Sydney itinerary as Sydney is one of those iconic destinations that you have to visit at least once in your life. From the incredible harbor to the stunning beaches and roughed coastline and shiny beaches. Sydney is one of those cities that has it all. And now, I’m sharing my best tips in this Sydney itinerary for 2 days! Though you can’t see everything in Sydney in 2 days, this efficient itinerary covers as much ground as possible. This itinerary will take you to the best spots in the city! What are the must-see highlights, how to get around, where to stay and where to eat! This two-day itinerary is a mixture of city adventures and beach walking. Let’s dive in…

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bonditobasic December 12, 2019

A DAY TRIP TO FITZROY ISLAND | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Only a 45-minute ferry ride from the Tropical Far North Queensland town of Cairns you can find beautiful Fitzroy Island. Home the number one beach in Australia, lots of snorkeling options and plenty of wildlife, this island is not to be missed when traveling to Cairns. The island is filled with stunning nature, it has a lack of cars, surrounded by stunning turquoise ocean, and many wild turtles! It is no surprise that many people pop over this island to get away for the hustle and bustle of city life. Attracting almost 320,000 this island is however not yet overrun by tourists, making it a nice little must-see heaven. Because of it close locating it makes Fitzroy Island a perfect for a day trip. But what you should do when spending one day in Fitzroy? Check it out below….

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bonditobasic November 27, 2019

2 DAYS IN DAINTREE RAINFOREST | ITINERARY

The UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest is believed to be one of the three oldest in the world! With unique plants and animals found nowhere else, this rainforest is a must-see when you are in tropical far north Queensland. In today’s post, I will show you some of the best stops and activities that you should do when traveling to and when staying in the rainforest. From snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef to amazing viewing points and incredible desolated beaches. I will also provide handy information about Daintree Rainforest.

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bonditobasic November 20, 2019

HALF A DAY SNORKELING AT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF | OCEAN SAFARI

The Great Barrier Reef in Northern Queensland is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981. Due to pollution and bleaching, the reef is in a bit of trouble. When I, therefore, had the chance of snorkeling at two different locations during a snorkel safari I jumped at the chance. If I had known that there would be a storm and that the weather was going to be choppy, I might have reconsidered…. But there was no way out. So, in this post, I will take you along my very interesting ocean safari to two different reef sites (Mackay and Undine Reefs) at the Great Barrier reef and I will show you what wonderful world lies underneath the rough ocean.

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bonditobasic November 13, 2019

2 DAYS IN AIRLIE BEACH | ITINERARY

Airlie beach is one of my favorite getaways within Australia! I love traveling to this quaint and quiet town to de-stress from city life about once a year. The last time I travelled there was for my birthday and I stayed for 6 days and loved every minute of it. I thought It would be fun to create an itinerary so that you know where to go, what to see and what’s worth your time! So, I have written this 2-day Airlie Beach itinerary to give you some guidance! Because this town and its surroundings are worth checking out!

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bonditobasic November 6, 2019

DAINTREE RAINFOREST RIVER CRUISE

Do not swim in rivers or the ocean is something you hear often when mentioning that you are traveling to Queensland. This is because they are home to salties aka Salt Water Crocodiles. These enormous and fascinating monsters can be found in most rivers and oceans in Queensland. It speaks for itself that I avoided these like the plague! I did not want to encounter one in the flesh….But I did want to spot some from the safety of a tour and ended up doing the Daintree River Cruise with the Daintree River Cruise Centre in the hopes of spotting a croc and see the rainforest from a different angle. To find out if this is worth the troubles, I’ve written this extensive guide to give you some guidance.

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