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Skydiving Byron Bay

“This will be a leap into our new (separate) lives”, the ex-husband said. Well what a damn huge leap that was. Literally. It was supposed to be a surprise wedding anniversary gift. Instead, it turned out to be an event to officially mark our separation. Not to worry, I won’t bore you with the emo…

How To Get Quality Sleep During A Flight

If you’ve ever tried to sleep on a plane before, then you know how much of a struggle it can be to get some quality sleep. Between cramped upright seating, turbulence, and the inability to move, sleeping on a plane just isn’t easy! Sure, your hotel might have awesome amenities like an indoor pool and…

8 Things To Do When You’re in Thailand

Thailand is near the top of many people’s travel bucket lists, thanks to its beautiful environment, unique traditions, and delicious food. The country attracts young backpackers looking to party on a budget, foreigners interested in learning more about Buddhism, couples on the hunt for honeymoon bliss, and everyone in between. And needless to say, whichever…

Your Travel Planning Checklist For Stress-Free Vacations

Taking a trip anywhere is exciting, whether its somewhere new or an old favorite destination, there are lots of fun and new adventures to dream about. But to enjoy everything as much as possible on your trip, you need to plan ahead – especially if you travel with a child like me. There is nothing…

5 Pre-Trip Hacks That Will Make Your Vacation 10 Times Better

One of our Pinay Travel Junkie travel guides talked about how to make your overseas flight more enjoyable, which included making sure you’re comfortable and coming to your flight prepared and packed with the right things. Apart from those usual tips, there are also a few out-of-the-box (but worth it) things you can do to…

5 Breathtaking Places To Visit In Africa

As you know, we’ve visited a lot of places as a family. Our daughter alone has over 33 different countries ticked off her list and many more to come. However, Africa is somewhere really amazing, with so much to see and do that’s unlike other places in the world. It’s a huge place to explore…

Tips For Traveling The World On Budget

The biggest barrier to being able to travel is the cost involved. It can be an expensive business paying for a holiday – particularly by the time you add together the flights, accommodation, meals and drinks, the cost of entrance to visitor attractions, and an allowance for some spending money. If you’d love to travel…

Top 10 Backwater Destinations In Kerala

The backwaters of Kerala are a labyrinth of brackish lagoons, canals, lakes, and rivers; its rich biodiversity make it an exotic holiday destination for millions of visitors from across the world. Relaxing on a luxurious houseboat as it sedately cruises down the meandering waters, watching the unhurried pace of village life pass by, listening to…

Misibis Bay Resort: A Shining, Shimmering Bicol Gem

A canceled flight. A delayed flight. A missed flight. A rescheduled flight. It was a logistical nightmare, yet my daughter and I soldiered on. “Can we just fly back home?”, I remember asking her at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport after finding out we missed our flight to Manila. I also remember being on the verge…

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