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Ketchikan turned out to be far more interesting than just another Alaska cruise stop full of jewellery stores and souven...
20/05/2026

Ketchikan turned out to be far more interesting than just another Alaska cruise stop full of jewellery stores and souvenir hoodies. Once you step beyond the tourist strip, the stories here are incredible — Tlingit culture, totem poles, salmon fishing, colourful creekside buildings and the fascinating history behind the purchase of Alaska itself. We learnt why William Seward still appears on a local totem pole with a bright red nose, wandered through the old town, and once again found ourselves completely overwhelmed by the sheer scale and beauty of Alaska.

If you’re cruising Alaska, my advice is simple — get off the ship and take the tours. The towns may be small, but the landscapes and stories are enormous.

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Snow-covered mountains, Gold Rush history, dizzying train rides and more photos than any human needs… Skagway turned out...
16/05/2026

Snow-covered mountains, Gold Rush history, dizzying train rides and more photos than any human needs… Skagway turned out to be one of the highlights of our Alaska cruise. We travelled through the White Pass by bus and returned on the historic railway, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery we’ve ever seen. Along the way we discovered the wild story of the Klondike Gold Rush, the desperate journey thousands made chasing gold, and why Skagway still feels like a quirky frontier town today.

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Today we visited Butchart Gardens near Victoria BC… and honestly, we’re still speechless. What started life as an old li...
08/05/2026

Today we visited Butchart Gardens near Victoria BC… and honestly, we’re still speechless. What started life as an old limestone quarry has become one of the most spectacular gardens we’ve ever seen. We took approximately 47,000 photos, bought far too much in the gift shop, and wandered through the incredible Sunken Garden wondering how humans even create something this beautiful.

And then — because apparently the day wasn’t exciting enough — we caught a tiny 10-seat seaplane back to Vancouver! None of us had flown in one before and I spent most of the week convincing myself not to book it… before somehow ending up in the front seat beside the pilot. Turns out seaplanes are smoother than commercial flights and absolutely magical flying over the islands.

Even better — the pilot once worked as a croupier in Darwin. Naturally.

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We escaped Vancouver for a couple of days and headed across to Victoria on Vancouver Island — involving Ubers, buses, fe...
08/05/2026

We escaped Vancouver for a couple of days and headed across to Victoria on Vancouver Island — involving Ubers, buses, ferries, freezing ferry decks and enough transport connections to qualify as a small expedition. But wow… Victoria is absolutely beautiful.

Floating homes at Fisherman's Wharf, historic streets, flowers everywhere, quirky little laneways like Fan Tan Alley and a completely different feel from Vancouver. And tomorrow… The Butchart Gardens.

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Sunshine, cedar forests, suspension bridges and just a slight feeling of regret halfway across…Today we visited Vancouve...
04/05/2026

Sunshine, cedar forests, suspension bridges and just a slight feeling of regret halfway across…

Today we visited Vancouver’s famous Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — and yes, it really does wobble.

At CAD $75 each we hesitated briefly… then spent 3 hours wandering through rainforest treetops, cliff walks and towering Indigenous totem poles wondering why we almost didn’t go.

After freezing temperatures in the Rockies, a sunny 20-degree Vancouver day felt like summer.

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We’ve just done the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff — and here’s the honest version… Yes, it’s scenic. Ridicul...
28/04/2026

We’ve just done the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff — and here’s the honest version…

Yes, it’s scenic. Ridiculously scenic. Snow-capped peaks, rivers that look like they’ve been filtered, and stretches of wilderness where you genuinely feel like you’re the only people out there.

We travelled SilverLeaf and honestly? No regrets. Big windows, great commentary the whole way, and staff who somehow keep everyone fed, watered, and entertained while the landscape just keeps getting better. There were a few early-season hiccups (seat mix-ups, menus doing their own thing), but nothing that really mattered once the train got rolling.

It’s one of those experiences that’s not just about getting from A to B — it’s the journey, the pace, and having the time to actually sit back and watch Canada unfold in front of you.

Would we do it again? Yes.

If you’re curious about what it’s really like (the good, the slightly chaotic, and everything in between), I’ve written the full story here:
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We officially landed in Vancouver… slightly jet-lagged, a bit confused about what day it is, but very happy to be here 🇨...
28/04/2026

We officially landed in Vancouver… slightly jet-lagged, a bit confused about what day it is, but very happy to be here 🇨🇦

Our first couple of days have already delivered — from soaring over Canada (without leaving our seats) at FlyOver Canada, to long waterfront lunches, cherry blossoms in full bloom, and a park stop that turned into an unexpected wildlife show (baby geese, a heron casually fishing, and even a turtle making an appearance).

We also discovered Vancouver’s very progressive unisex bathrooms — which caused mild confusion and a lot of laughter — and confirmed that finding a proper coffee is now officially part of the daily mission.

It’s early days, but if this is how the trip starts, we’re in for something pretty special. Next stop… the Rocky Mountaineer 🚂

If you’d like to follow along (and see how this all unfolds), I’ve written the full story here:
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Mudgee New South Wales is one of those places that doesn’t try to impress you — which is exactly why it does.Good wine, ...
14/04/2026

Mudgee New South Wales is one of those places that doesn’t try to impress you — which is exactly why it does.
Good wine, proper shops, an arts scene that surprised me, and a Saturday market where you will buy something you didn’t plan on.

👉 Worth a read if you like easy, no-fuss destinations
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Think Darwin is dangerous? You’re not wrong… but you’re also not right.Crocodiles, jellyfish, snakes, heat that feels pe...
06/04/2026

Think Darwin is dangerous? You’re not wrong… but you’re also not right.
Crocodiles, jellyfish, snakes, heat that feels personal — and somehow it’s one of the best places you’ll ever visit.
Here’s what actually tries to kill you… and why you’ll still love it.
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