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Love Locks on Pont Neuf in Paris

Today's travel photo is of some love locks on Pont Neuf in Paris, France. The most popular and famous bridge for love locks in Paris is Pont des Arts, however there have become so many locks on the bridge that they have threatened its structural strength and have now been removed. Pont Neuf is the [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:03:07+10:00October 27th, 2015|Destinations, Europe, France, Photos|4 Comments

A Motorbike Journey Across the Balkans

Today we have some travel inspiration from Jacob Laukaitis, who bought a motorbike and rode 8000kms across the Balkan States, filming as he went. This video of his journey will make you want to pack up and hit the road. A journey across the Balkans I was born and raised in Eastern Europe, but have [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:03:52+10:00October 24th, 2015|Destinations, Europe, Guest Post, Videos|2 Comments

Panorama: Streaky Bay, South Australia

Today's travel photo is a panorama shot of Streaky Bay in South Australia. On our journey around the Eyre Peninsula, we stopped here for lunch on our way to Ceduna. It was a hot, dry place and the grass was brown and scorched, but that water was calm and inviting. It was a very peaceful [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:04:49+10:00October 23rd, 2015|Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Photos|0 Comments

YMCA Escapes: Travel for People with Disabilities

I am a firm believer that EVERYONE should be able to travel and see the world, no matter who you are, where you are from or what your situation is. My goal with this blog is to encourage everyone to travel and reap the rewards of the experience and education that only travel can provide. [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:06:08+10:00October 16th, 2015|Travel Tips|0 Comments

A Morning Walk in Paris

I yawned as I opened the french doors and stepped out onto the tiny balcony of our sixth floor apartment and looked out over the roof tops of Paris. I love that feeling I get on my first morning in a new city. It is kind of like starting a new life in a new [...]

By |2018-07-27T10:31:12+10:00October 3rd, 2015|Destinations, Europe, Featured, France, Inspiration, Motivation|3 Comments

Pont des Arts on the Seine in Paris, France

Today's travel photo is of the Pont des Arts crossing the Seine to the Institut de France in Paris, France. There really is nothing quite like going for a stroll along the Seine at any part of the day in Paris. There is something almost poetic about it. The Pont des Arts is famous for [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:13:21+10:00September 28th, 2015|Destinations, Europe, France, Photos|4 Comments

Reflections at Lake Manchester, Australia

Today's photo is of the sky and clouds reflecting on the water of Lake Manchester in Southeast Queensland, Australia. I took this photo a couple of weeks ago while hiking the 17km trail around the lake. It was a very peaceful walk along the lake's edge and then up in the surrounding forested hills. I [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:14:02+10:00September 26th, 2015|Australia, Destinations, Oceania, Photos|0 Comments

What you need to know about Hakuba, Japan

Hakuba valley in Japan is one of the world’s most popular skiing destinations. And once you get there, you’ll immediately know what the hype is all about. In the peak of the snow season from December through to February, you are almost guaranteed heavy snowfall (they average about 11 metres per season). There are a [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:15:06+10:00September 24th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Travel Tips|0 Comments
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