Beautiful one day, perfect the next – the tourism slogan for Queensland is fitting. In late March, when places like Melbourne can experience chilly 15 degree weather, Brisbane blessed us with blue skies, sunshine and temperatures in the late 20C and early 30C.
A light breeze meant it was cool enough to wander amongst some of what Brisbane has to offer:
You should see Machu Picchu and other parts of the Peruvian Andes at least once in you life. Seeing the ruins for the first time brought tears to my eyes (yes, even me, the jaded travel writer).
But once-in-a-lifetime trips must be planned properly, especially ones where doing it the wrong way can make you sick.
I met many people during my trip to Peru’s Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Lake Titicaca who were affected by altitude sickness. All of them had visited the Peruvian highlights in the wrong order, and tried to do too much without allowing their bodies to acclimate to the altitude.
I admit, I never really thought of Alicante, Spain as anything other than an airport. Without the reputation of say Seville or Valencia, Alicante can be rather easy to dismiss. Which makes it feel even more of a gem as you get to know it.
It’s got its fair share of beauty and class, as well as more functional or run down areas, but in most cities you’ll take the rough and the smooth and where you stay will very much dictate what it primarily delivers. From the old part of town we found plenty to get excited about for a couple of days – even with a toddler in tow.
They might be well visited but there’s a reason – they are special and you can only find them in Turkey.
From the Blue Mosque to Topaki Palace, Istanbul’s most famous sites are still worth your time (despite the crowds).
Prepare Yourself for the Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is one of the most visited sites in Istanbul. Because of its popularity, every guidebook will recommend that you go early in the morning.
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