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Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
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I love a good book. One you can’t put down that you stay up way too late on a school night to read “just one more chapter”. I have read so many books that have inspired me to travel or I have read after travelling to a place so as to gain a better understanding of the culture or history. Whether it be fiction or non-fiction if a book involves … Read More
13 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by David and Michelle
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When I entered Petra Archeological Park, passing through the modern-day scanners and then the ticket office, I didn’t quite know what to expect. As David and I started walking along the wide, sandy path we had no idea what secrets lay ahead. The fascinating journey through this once lost city began as the harsh afternoon sun beat down on us, with nowhere to provide any respite from the dry heat. … Read More
16 minutes
Written by Michelle/ Photos by Michelle
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When I unexpectedly had a spare week free during my summer break I panicked. David had to work. What would I do? Where could I go? After some research I thought about doing some sort of fitness holiday. I immediately contacted my friend, Inga, and asked her if she was interested in a getaway to a Greek island. Needless to say, it did not take any persuasion. We did some … Read More
5 minutes
Written by David / Photos by Michelle & David
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Roaming the deserted streets of Jerusalem’s Old City in the early morning is an experience you can’t miss. When your early morning bus from Tel Aviv enters the outskirts of Jerusalem on its way to the Central Bus Station, you’re most likely to be overwhelmed with a heap of mixed messages. Modernity clashes with tradition. Glass-and-metal buildings mingle together with sandstone terraced houses, men in orthodox Jewish attire ride electric … Read More
17 minutes
Written by David / Pictures by Michelle and David
17 minutes
We rush through Wadi Rum Village with Abdul, our Bedouin driver for the next ten minutes. He is proficient at sorting cars, rubbish trucks and stray dogs while driving on potholed roads. The street comes to an end to meet the red sands of Wadi Rum. You would think he would slow down any time soon. But he doesn’t. In fact, he speeds up, eager to dive into his own … Read More
10 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
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Let’s face it, not all of us can or want to sell all of our possessions and live out of a backpack for the rest of our lives. Some of us like to have a base to call home and instead travel on a regular basis. Others just can’t afford to travel regularly or don’t have the time to do so. Not to worry, we are here to help you … Read More
13 minutes
Written by David / Photos by Michelle & David
13 minutes
Do you feel your travel photography needs an upgrade? Look no further, here are 15+ of the most actionable tips you’ll find around to take your travel shots to the next level! You’ll find a lot of information around on how to improve your travel photography technique for more “wow!” pictures. Always use a tripod, use this or that lens for this or that location etc. However, not even the … Read More
16 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
16 minutes
If you have ever dreamed of visiting Africa, beautiful South Africa should be on your bucket list! Naturally, safaris are the biggest drawcard but it really has something for everyone. Cape Town has a lovely relaxed, cosmopolitan vibe filled with compelling history, great beaches, world class restaurants and the iconic Table Mountain. The Winelands produce some of the best wine in the world and is the gastronomic capital of South … Read More
18 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
18 minutes
I was never a huge fan of road trips when I lived in Australia, mainly because they were so boring. Since living in Europe I have come to thoroughly enjoy road tripping. To start with, you can be driving along and without much fanfare, you are in a whole other country. Secondly, Europe is so damn scenic and interesting. Thirdly, nowhere is that far compared to Australian standards. So this … Read More
16 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
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Jordan is a country that continued to surprise us in a positive way during our week-long visit. Many people expressed concern on the safety of travelling to such a country in the Middle East. Given its proximity and how volatile many of its neighbours are, this is an understandable reaction. However, let me start by saying that I never felt unsafe in Jordan. In fact, I have been more worried … Read More
14 minutes
Written by David / Photos by Michelle, David and Robert
14 minutes
Is it safe to self drive a car in Jordan? The answer is yes, yes and yes, 1000 times yes. I get it, this is the very same question we asked ourselves before even considering hiring a car in Jordan. But the truth is, after a week road tripping between Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and back to Amman, I can say with confidence that driving around Jordan … Read More
15 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
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Have you ever heard of São Miguel or even the Azores Islands? Don’t worry, never had I until a few months ago. I was aimlessly scrolling through Facebook and stumbled upon a post about wellness retreats in Europe that won’t break the bank. Immediately I clicked on the link thinking, “oh that sounds exactly like something I need to know about”. As it turns out Furnas Boutique Hotel on São Miguel, … Read More
13 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Basilico Studio
13 minutes
Planning a destination wedding may seem like your worst nightmare but I’m here to tell you that it’s not that bad. You love to travel. You have your favourite cities that you may have visited numerous times. You’re on a high because the love of your life has just proposed to you, perhaps during one of your many travel adventures (as David did while we were in Leiden, Holland). Now … Read More
10 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle
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I originally wrote this post in 2016 but forgot to publish it so please read in retrospect. Despite the late publication, David and I wish you all a year filled with many wonderful travel experiences…. When you have a partner it is always tricky trying to balance where you will celebrate Christmas each year. Since I am from Australia and we live in Germany it is a lot quicker, easier … Read More
18 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Basilico Studio and David
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There are so many decisions to make when you start planning a wedding and so many resources out there that actually make the decision harder rather than easier. It can feel overwhelming knowing where to start. My advice would be to start thinking about what sort of wedding you and your significant other would like. This may be determined by the season so perhaps picking a possible date or at … Read More
10 minutes
Written by David / Photos by Michelle & David
10 minutes
You might have already heard of San Sebastián or maybe you have heard of Donostia, as they call it in Basque. However, perhaps you were not sure where it is exactly. In this case, go grab a map of Spain, draw a line between Bilbao and Bayonne (France) along the North Atlantic coast and there it is, hanging at barely 20km from the Spanish-French border. San Sebastián is best known … Read More
7 minutes
Written by Michelle / Photos by Michelle and David
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What I miss most about the Maldives is the sound of the water gently splashing against the steps that led down from the deck of our over the water villa, to the lagoon reef. Normally I was watching the sun set or rise. I miss sitting on the same deck, with my legs dangling over the side, spotting fish as they swam by. I miss the genuinely happy, cheerful Maldivian, … Read More
11 minutes
Written by David / Pictures by Michelle & David
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With this new post of our series “How To Spend An Unforgettable Weekend In…” we want to tempt you with an opulent weekend in Bath, England! I consider myself a seasoned traveller but few English towns have positively impacted me as much as Bath and its surroundings did (except for Oxford). And apparently, Bath has been a place of inspiration for some time now. Even the romantic 1800s novelist Jane … Read More
9 minutes
Written by David / Photos by Michelle & David
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More often than not, when on the road we like to search for that hidden gem that will make the trip an unforgettable experience. Sometimes we just explore the area and take our chances; sometimes we take a map and plan ahead. And that’s how we found Erice while wandering around Sicily, hidden in the west corner of the island, on a hilltop by the sea in the outskirts of … Read More
9 minutes
Written by Michelle/Photos by Michelle and David
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It is very noticeable as soon as you are in Rioja country. The lush, green rolling hills of the Basque Country are left behind and the land almost instantaneously becomes dry and brown, dotted with the lush green vines of grapes. Driving on the winding roads that are one lane each way with the odd one-way bridge is your entrance to this famous Spanish wine region. There is a serenity … Read More
