What’s in my Camera Bag

WHAT’S IN MY CAMERA BAG

WHAT'S IN MY CAMERA BAG

PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR GUIDE

So what’s in my Camera Bag? If we wait for the perfect moment, for that lightbulb spark in our head then we will never follow our dreams. Photography has allowed me to indulge in my passion and push boundaries within myself, both physically and mentally.

When I started, I felt I needed all the gadgets to achieve, when actually what is more important than all the gear, is a story to tell, your story.

Gear, or lack thereof, is a common excuse people use, to not pursue photography as a passion. I think there’s this idea that if you don’t have the perfect camera, the newest, the best, then you’re not ready to be a photographer.

Equipment is always improving, always evolving. Half of them I don’t regularly use now. There are there to bring my ideas to life.

So don’t worry if some of this gear is not in your budget. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last couple of years since I quit my job, it’s that you don’t need a ton of lenses, or an expensive camera to be a good photographer.

All you need is a vision, the drive to make it a reality, and practise. For six months before I started, I would spend my evening watching youtube tutorials. How to edit, how to use Adobe Premiere Pro, what is the aperture.

Practise makes perfect, and I am nowhere near there yet, I am always learning and keen to experiment.

That being said, here’s what’s in my camera bag!

Nikon D7200 DLSR

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This was my first camera the Nikon D7200 I spent a while researching different models and this model to have great reviews. After purchasing the body and buying the lens to go with I found the weight to be an issue while doing treks and expeditions. However, it takes great pictures and has some great features to go with it.

Great for: Professional Photographers and Serious Hobbyists

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Masai Mara Tribal Dance

Sony Alpha 6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera

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The Sony A6300 is lightweight alternative that doesn’t produces stunning results. This is a great adventure camera, the Sony Alpha A6300 is my go-to on all endurance expeditions and travel. While the features are not as good as the Nikon it makes up for it in complete conveniences and weight.

Great for: Travel, hiking, backpacking and Ski Touring. For anyone looking for a compact interchangeable lens body. 

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GoPro Hero Action Camera

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The GoPro Hero Black is a great camera to have in your backpack just in case you find yourself in a situation where you want to shoot a quick video or picture. Action cameras are super small, so it’s easy to just throw one in your bag and go.

Great for: Action photography and videography.

DJI Mavic Pro Drone

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Having a DJI Mavic Pro drone is a great way to find new perspectives and add range to your photography. I like the DJI Mavic Pro because it is relatively lightweight, and folds up into a manageable size that can easily fit into my camera bag along with the rest of my gear.

That being said, drones are regulated in a lot of places over the world, and owning one requires research and responsibility wherever you travel. As a result, I had mine taken off me in Uzbekistan getting through customs. 🙁

Great for: Action Videography, Hard to reach places and ariel photography

AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm Lens

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Nikon 24-120mm is a great all-round lens. Nikon 24-120/4 is quite sharp. It’s a bit softer on the sides and corners at f/4, but so what. For travelling around and be able to take a quick sharp picture, this lens is great.

Great for: All in one lens and travelling

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Sony 18 – 105mm Lens

The Sony is similar to the Nikkor above this again is a great all-round lens, especially for travelling. It can adapt to different conditions and perspectives.

Great for: All in one lens and travelling

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Tamron 10-24mm Lens

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The Tamron 10-24 Lens when you want to get a wide landscape or you are in a confined space and want to capture the bigger picture.

Great for: Landscape Photography and Indoor Photography

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Nikkor 35mm 1.8 Lens

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The Nikkor 35mm 1.8 Lens is a great lens to have in your bag for those crisp portrait photos.

Great for: Portrait Photography

RØDE Camera and Audio VideoMic

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This Rode Mic is great when I am Vlogging to get great sound effects or clear speech when trying to tell my stories.

Great for: Vlogging and sound effects

Zhiyun Crane Plus 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Camera Stabilizer

The Zhiyun Crane Plus is great for shooting stabilized footage when in difficult terrain ie in a car. It makes videos look smooth and very easy to use.

Great for: Videography

Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod

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The Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod is difficult to take out when trekking but the truth is I use it for self-portraits on my adventures. It means I can construct the shot I want and don’t have to rely on someone else to take it.

Great for: Self Portraits and Night Photography

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YuHan Oxford Large Capacity Multi-function Waterproof Anti-shock SLR/ DSLR Gadget Camera Bag

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This YuHan Oxford Large Capacity Multi-function Waterproof Anti-shock SLR/ DSLR Gadget Camera Bag is versatile and good as a hiking bag. It is also comfortable. It can fit a lot of camera equipment in.

Great for: The active photographer that needs a backpack that can work as hard as they do

Adobe Creative Cloud

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I edit everything on here from Videos on Premiere Pro, Photos in Lightroom and Documents for Brands in Indesign. It is a great platform to excel your creative juices and has everything.

Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro

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Warsaw Itinerary – What are 7 best things to do

WARSAW ITINERARY

SEVEN OF THE BEST PLACES IN WARSAW

A GUIDE TO your PERFECT Warsaw trip

I’ve spent three days in Warsaw recently, and I’ve come back, packed with an appreciation for the destination I didn’t expect.  Here are seven things not to miss in Warsaw and to add to your Warsaw Itinerary.

Before my journey, I hadn’t heard about Poland’s capital before, but cheap flights and an invitation attracted me to book a city break in Warsaw, and I’m so happy I got a chance at that city.

If you’re curious how many days you’re going to need in Warsaw, so I thought three days was the right time. Without feeling hurried, we were able to get to all the best places to do in Warsaw, and this was made simpler by the fact that the city is super easy to get around.

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Lazienki Park

Explore Łazienki Park

It is Poland’s most significant park in Warsaw and covers 76 hectares of the city centre. The park-and-palace complex is situated in the central district of Warsaw (Čródmieście) on Ujazdów Road, which is part of the Royal Route that connects the Royal Castle to the southern Wilanów Palace.

Ujazdów Castle stands north of Łazienki Park, across from Agrykola Street.

Originally built as a bath park for the nobleman Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski in the 17th century, the last king of Poland, Stanisław II Augustus, turned Łazienki into a place for palaces, villas, classicist follies and monuments in the 18th century. It was declared a public park officially in 1918.

Tourists from all over Poland and the world visit Lazienki and serve as a place for music, arts and culture. This fantastic park is also home to many peacocks and squirrels.

This park is a must to add to your Warsaw Itinerary.

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Old Town

The old town of Warsaw is one of the most recent in Europe.  Reduced to rubble by the Nazi occupiers in August 1944 (they took exception to the decision of the citizens of Warsaw to strike back in the same month’s Warsaw Uprising.

Check out the excellent Warsaw Uprising Museum to learn more), the city lay in ruins – but not forever.

Painstakingly restored from memories and photos, many of the more critical structures have been rebuilt almost entirely to their original configuration, and the city maintains a historical feel with its lined streets and beautifully painted houses.  Today it’s one of Warsaw’s most famous places to visit.

Check out the landmark Market Square with Warsaw’s very own Little Mermaid statue – a rather more combative version than her sword-shielded Copenhagen counterpart, she has become the city’s symbol.

Visit the magnificent Gothic St. John’s Archcathedral with its distinctive stepped vaulted roof; a stone commemorating 1000 years of Christianity in Poland is outside the cathedral. Or stroll through the streets and take in the scenery.

The old town may have been rebuilt but as a result, visitors can enjoy the grandeur of the buildings as they would have been when they were new in the Middle Ages.

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Old Town

Admire the Royal Castle

The Royal Castle of Warsaw, at the outskirts of the Old Town, is another structure that was restored after World War II.

Fortunately, however, the city’s people anticipated the arrival of the German forces, and many of the priceless contents were securely hidden away and remain today, including the stunning golden throne and a magnificent room full of Canaletto paintings, which enabled the visit.

But the Castle itself has also been lovingly restored to its former glory; stunning parquet floors carry tourists through the royal rooms, including a ballroom to rival anything at Versailles with its glittering mirrors, golden ornamentation and dazzling ceiling mural, repainted by a contemporary artist as similar to the original as possible.  The palatial apartments giving way on the ground floor

Take a cruise on the Vistula River

For a capital city, the river of Warsaw is remarkably undeveloped. It is a key feature of the city.

While significant, navigation is shallow and challenging, so the only boats accessing these waters are smaller vessels, rendering a river cruise a great way to relax and admire the leafy banks of the river and the skyline of the city beyond.

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Vistula River

Check out the view from the Palace of Culture and Science

The Palace of Culture and Science is easy to see, recognised locally, with a good dose of irony, as Stalin’s Gift.

Designed in the triangular “birthday cake” style so favoured by the Soviet dictator, this 1950s skyscraper was introduced by the man himself to the City of Warsaw, allegedly as a gift, but in fact as an unwelcome reminder of who ruled the world during the Communist period.

You don’t reject presents from Stalin, but the city’s inhabitants took it into their own hands and determined they would make it bigger
and larger if they had to make it, and today’s house standing on this site is double the height of the initial proposal.

The skyscraper, containing theatres, cinemas and many other jewels for the pleasure of the people of Warsaw, is a fine example of communism.

Ride the elevator to the observation room to see for yourself the interior of the Palace; there are impressive views in the distance from the roof to the Old Town and Water, as well as the mini-Manhattan of Warsaw’s new business district as it expands every day. Add this to your Warsaw Itinerary and you won’t regret it.

Sixty years on, the Culture and Technology Palace remains the city’s tallest structure – but not for long.

Learn the tragic history of the Warsaw Ghetto

It’s hard to come to Warsaw to disregard the tragedy of the Second World War. More than 400,000 Jews lived in the city at the time of war and the Nazi settlers were able to take them under their immediate control, establishing the Warsaw Ghetto in late 1940.

The Ghetto, in the city’s Muranów neighbourhood, occupied a wide area but not large enough for the number of residents, who were housed in a space with an average of over nine people.

About 92,000 Jewish inhabitants died of malnutrition and illness in the Ghetto, while more than 300,000 were killed in the death camps by gas or firing squad. Mostly the Treblinka camp, to which about 250,000 inhabitants of the Ghetto were dramatically sent in the summer of 1942.

The remainder of the inhabitants started fighting back in 1943, resulting in the late April Warsaw  Ghetto Revolt, in which the surviving Jewish inhabitants were either killed or sent to concentration camps.

The Polish Jewish History Museum (POLIN) is situated within the  former, unreconstructed ghetto area and today contain more new buildings.
Well worth a visit to the museum; prepare for at least 2 hours.  A memorial to the Polish Jews and the Warsaw Ghetto Rebellion stands outside the museum.

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Sampling some of the Polish cafe’s

Stuff yourself full of traditional pierogi

Last but least is to explore and try all the foods Warsaw has to offer. International foods reign supreme in modern Poland, but there is a taste for real Polish cuisine.

A tradition in Poland is the ubiquitous pierogi, small dumplings traditionally made with local cheeses and potato or meats and sauerkraut.
This food is found in many restaurants, but most prominent in the Old Town, where restaurants such as Gościniec and Zapiecek offer the opportunity to sample this part of Polish life. Worth checking out.

My Warsaw itinerary includes all of Warsaw’s great things to do from where to eat, drink and sleep. Here is a list of places to stay in Warsaw.

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The Five most underrated countries in Europe

The Five most underrated countries in Europe

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EXPLORE MY FIVE MOST UNDERRATED COUNTRIES IN EUROPE

5. Albania

Albania lies on the coast of the Balkans. It’s an unknown destination for so many people, but it shouldn’t be. I was there in 2017, and I have to say it was one of the friendliest destinations in Europe.

Albania is a stunning country with a fascinating history and culture dating back many thousands of years. It’s a safe and very affordable place, and with more airlines planning to offer cheap flights, it’s about to become much more accessible.

The country has many castles and unknown archaeological sites, so it’s renowned for the beautiful, deserted beaches, the incredibly cheap costs of travelling there, and the friendly people.

It’s probably easiest to fly into Tirana and be sure not to miss the beaches at Dhermi, Himara, and Ksamili.

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4. Bosina and Hergervoga

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a small country located on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.

It’s fascinating for its East-meets-West atmosphere, a blended Ottoman Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire histories.

The countryside is home to medieval villages, clear water rivers, and stunning lakes, plus the craggy Dinaric Alps.

Apart from the modest Neum, it sadly lacks beach resorts however it easily compensates with beautiful cascading rafting rivers, waterfalls and incredibly cheap skiing in its most stunning mountainous landscapes.

Places not to miss is the old bridge of Mostar, the vibrant Sarajevo, and the gorgeous northern region.

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3. Montenegro

Montenegro is a Balkan country with wonderfully rugged mountains, beautiful medieval villages and narrow strips of beaches along its clear Adriatic coastline.

When the beaches fill up with the European sun-seekers, nomadic travellers can easily sidestep the masses by getting off the well-beaten track.

Montenegro has stunning places in the rugged mountains of Durmitor and Prokletije, the primaeval forest of Biogradska Gora.

One place not to be missed is the Bay of Kotor which has charming villages around and is surrounded by glorious mountains.

There is so much to do, whether Hiking, horse riding, or kayaking the waters to somewhere obscure and I bet your chances you’ll have it all to yourself.

 

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Bay of Kotor

2. Poland

Poland is a country located in Central Europe. This beautiful country borders the Baltic Sea and seven countries, including Germany.

Poland does, however, host better food and far tastier drinks to its Germanic neighbour.

Visit Poland’s old cultural capital, Krakow, for a trip back into the past.

Among backpackers, Krakow and Warsaw are rivalled because of the beautiful town square, architecture, and Wawel Castle as one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world.

Warsaw is a gem to visit and will leave you wanting to go back and explore more, it has an energetic nightlife, and the people are unbelievably friendly, and someone once said you will fall in love with the country and Poland will steal your heart.

 

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Warsaw City Centre

1. Slovenia

Slovenia is known throughout Europe for its mountains, ski resorts, and lakes and located in Central Europe on the border of Italy.

The Landscape of this country is on another level; You have Triglav National Park, which is turquoise blue water rushing off waterfalls with snow-capped mountains around.

Lake Bled is a glacial lake fed by hot springs. The town of Bled is a beautiful area which contains a church-topped islet and a medieval cliffside castle.

 

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Triglav National Park

The capital Ljubljana is a very green city, friendly for its residents and visitors alike. The town has brightly coloured houses throughout, hipster cafés and unique public spaces to relax.

Whether you’re a fan of culture, history and art or you seek the culinary delights of the town, Ljubljana has something exceptional to offer.

A gem to do is to have a walk along the Ljubljanica River, here you can stop for a coffee or cocktail and one place not to forget is to visit the farmers’ market.

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Top Adventure Quotes – Travel Inspiration to for your next adventure

TOP ADVENTURE QUOTES

TOP Adventure Travel Quotes

The wonderful thing about doing adventures or travelling is that it takes you out of your comfort zone.
It pushes you into unfamiliar situations that can challenge and change you for the better. Adventure Travel quotes are to help inspire just that.
Adventure and motivational quotes have helped me pick myself up in hard times.
Here are some of our most beloved adventure quotes. I hope some of these will encourage you to take the first adventure and get out and push your self.
There is a world of adventures for you out there waiting to be explored.
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“May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.”– Trenton Lee Stewart
“One travels to run away from routine, that dreadful routine that kills all imagination and all our capacity for enthusiasm.”– Ella Maillart
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“If you want to know the truth of who you are, walk until not a person knows your name. Travel is the great leveler, the great teacher, bitter as medicine, crueler than mirror-glass. A long stretch of road will teach you more about yourself than a hundred years of quiet.”– Patrick Rothfuss
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“To venture causes anxiety, but not to venture is to lose one’s self…. And to venture in the highest is precisely to be conscious of one’s self.”– Søren Kierkegaard
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“The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun”– Christopher McCandless
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“Go outside. Don’t tell anyone and don’t bring your phone. Start walking and keep walking until you no longer know the road like the palm of your hand, because we walk the same roads day in and day out, to the bus and back home and we cease to see. We walk in our sleep and teach our muscles to work without thinking and I dare you to walk where you have not yet walked and I dare you to notice. Don’t try to get anything out of it, because you won’t. Don’t try to make use of it, because you can’t. And that’s the point. Just walk, see, sit down if you like. And be. Just be, whatever you are with whatever you have, and realise that that is enough to be happy. There’s a whole world out there, right outside your window. You’d be a fool to miss it.”– Charlotte Erikson
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“Those who travel to mountain-tops are half in love with themselves, and half in love with oblivion.”– Robert Macfarlane
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“You can never conquer the mountain. You can only conquer yourself.”– Jim Whittaker
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I hope these adventure quotes have inspired you to get out there is challenge yourself a bit more! Whether it’s an extreme sport, a new hobby, getting out to meet new peeps or moving halfway across the world. Make sure your life is as adventurous and exciting as you make it.

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Australia East Coast – Sydney to Cairns Road Trip

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Australia East Coast - Sydney to Cairns Road Trip

While you sit at home, you may be dreaming like So many people of doing that East Coast Sydney to Cairns road trip. Or the ‘East Coast Trail’ as it is called. It refers to the long stretch of road that follows Australia’s east coastline between Sydney and Cairns.

From the pristine beaches, ancient rainforests, beautiful cities, rugged national parks, islands and wildlife – the Sydney to Cairns coastline does offer a bit of everything and has enough activities to satisfy everyone even you the biggest adrenaline junkie around.

In this blog, I want to show the six best places to go along the coast from driving a 4×4 along Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, to sailing the Whitsundays Islands to scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef.

I spent four weeks touring the East Coast of Australia; so here’s my route up the coast from Sydney to Cairns. Enjoy!!!

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When is the best time to tour the East Coast of Australia

 In North Queensland, where the weather is tropical, the summers are hot and humid, and the winters are dry and mild. The summer months can convey robust monsoon rains, that you’ll probably want to avoid.

 While the weather can be best within the north of Australia for the duration of the iciness months, it can be a piece cold in Australia’s south – temperatures can drop to 7 Celsius in Sydney throughout this time.

 Which means that in case you need appropriate weather in the course of your journey, you’ll probably need to strike a stability. I travelled in November when the temperature is a little cooler, and the crowds are few and far between.

 How long does it take to road experience the East Coast of Australia?

 Many people don’t appear to realize how vast Australia is. The space between Sydney and Cairns is over 2,800km, which is about 36 hours of uninterrupted riding time.

Given how significant the distances are, you’ll need to offer yourself sufficient time to look and do things alongside the way – without feeling like you probably did nothing but tour! Travel between locations regularly takes longer than it can appear at the map, so be sure to permit yourself enough time.

 I might propose an absolute minimum of 2 weeks in case you’re strapped for time, but four-six weeks is right. You may tick off the primary sights in 2 weeks, but travelling extra slowly and taking the time to discover places well will let you have a much higher experience.

Now enjoy your Sydney to Cairns road trip and explore the incredible East coast.

 

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Begin your east coast journey in Sydney – Australia’s most iconic town. I propose spending at least five days here, however higher if you could! It’s a handy blend of each urban and seaside lifestyles, where global-renowned landmarks meet world-magnificence beaches.

 Manifestly, you’ll want to check out the Sydney Opera Residence and Harbour Bridge. Head to Circular Quay, where you’ll be capable of spending some time photographing those iconic landmarks.

Just a few minutes stroll far from round Quay; you’ll locate the Royal Botanic lawn. A verdant oasis within the coronary heart of Sydney, spend some time exploring the garden and possibly convey a picnic to experience.

 No visit to Sydney could be whole without trekking the enduring Bondi to Coogee Coastal stroll – a fantastically scenic 6km course so that you can take you to some of the best beaches along with the Japanese suburbs of Sydney.

 I also advocate you’re taking the ferry throughout to Manly seashore for a day, a suburb regarded for its scenic coastal walks and fantastic snorkelling. The short ferry from Circular Quay to Manly beach only takes just under a half-hour, so it’s well worth the trip up there.

Stuff to do in Sydney

  • Visit the Sydney Opera House
  • Hike the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
  • Visit Manly Beach
  • Surf in Bondi Beach
  • Walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens
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Byron Bay

It’s easy to understand why it’s one of Austrailia’s most popular spots on the east coast. I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t fallen in love with Byron’s allure – the vibe is chilled, the people pleasant, and the beaches blessed with surprising splendour.

 There are masses of seashores, bars, and restaurants to revel in Byron, and I highly recommend a day of relaxation at Wategos beach, where it’s no longer unusual to see dolphins at play.

 One of the popular sports in Byron Bay is to hike to the Byron Bay Lighthouse at dawn. Start your walk from the seaside resort, a famous pub on Bay road. The view from the lighthouse is incredible, and I promise you the early morning wake up call is well worth it!

 At the same time as you’re in Byron, I also suggest taking an afternoon journey to Nimbin. Nimbin is an exciting place to explore, decorated with stores selling psychedelic apparel, spiritual wares, and cafes where you can relax.

 For the duration of my time in Byron Bay, I stayed in a hostel known as Arts manufacturing facility motel, which occurred to be the very hostel. It becomes very social, served suitable meals and kindly offered a trip bus into a metropolis – tremendously recommend.

Things to do in Byron Bay

  • Walk to the Byron Bay Lighthouse
  • Take a surfing lesson
  • Spot dolphins at Wategos beach
  • Visit Nimbin
  • Relax on the beach
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Byron Bay at Sunset

Noosa 

 

For enthusiasts of the awesome outdoors, Noosa is one of the best stops. It has the Noosa Heads National Park. Noosa turned into truly one of my preferred places alongside the East Coast of Australia.

 

 The national park accommodates of over nine,800 acres of rainforest and heathland, and there are five exact on foot tracks to choose from.

 

The park is somewhat on hand, too; surely stroll up the hill from Noosa main beach closer to the Noosa National Park car park, from in which 15 kilometres of trekking trails thread via the desert.

 

It starts at Noosa Heads and ends at Sunshine seaside, passing via lots of lovely bays, the so-known as Fairy swimming pools and lots of flora and fauna recognizing opportunities.

 

 Noosa metropolis itself is also a pleasing region to go exploring. Make sure to test out Hastings road, the heart of Noosa Heads, that is domestic to lots of restaurants, cafes, artwork galleries, boutiques and designer shops.

 

 There is also a great beach where you can surf if you want to relax on the waves for the morning or afternoon. Noosa is a quieter hub than Byron, but it makes up for it in charm. 

 

Noosa primary seashore, a fabulous crescent of golden sand, best for relaxing and enjoying the views. There has been a surf festival on at the same time as I was there, so the seaside town turned into quite the buzz! Sunshine coast, on the other facet of Noosa Heads, is likewise extraordinary.

 

Noosa is likewise home to considered one of only two Everglade systems in the world and kayaking down them is a popular pastime. I recommend an afternoon journey, or maybe a single day ride, to head kayaking on the Everglades. It’s lovely.

 

Things to do in Noosa

  • Go hiking in Noosa Heads National Park
  • Relax and Surf at Noosa Main Beach and Sunshine Beach
  • Go kayaking in the Noosa Everglades
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Surfing in Noosa

Fraser Island

Fraser Island was one of the highlights if not the best thing I did from my time in Australia, and if you may only have the funds for one big-price ticket attraction to your east coast of Australia road journey, make sure it’s this! 

 Stretching 122km, and ample in rainforests, dunes and freshwater lakes, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the global.

 Fraser Island can be accessed from Harvey Bay or Rainbow seaside, both of that have ferry crossings to the island. 

 You can rent a four×four and power your self across the island, or you could join a guided excursion. However, in my view, chose to enrol in a guided tour and signed up for a multi-day tenting and 4×4 journey bundle, which became one of the quality things we did in Australia. We drove a 4X4 along the seashore, swam in secluded lakes, discovered shipwrecks, and camped underneath the moon and stars chatting away.

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 On Fraser Island, you’ll discover The Maheno Shipwreck, left deserted on Fraser Island ever since.

 Different highlights consist of Eli Creek, a meandering circulation in which you could sit down on an inflatable tube and go with the flow gently alongside its waters. Climb as much as Indian Head Lookout, where you’ll be graced with a sensational view of the island.

Or, take a dip inside the Champagne swimming pools, a beautiful swimming hollow regarded for its pools of fizzy water.

 The closing highlight, although, is Lake McKenzie. Likely the maximum visited website on the island; its waters encompass pure rainwater and its shore of natural silica sand. Spend a few hours swimming in Lake McKenzie’s best pools, and enjoy the impossible herbal beauty of Fraser Island.

Things to do on Fraser Island

  • Drive along Fraser’s “sandy highway” in a 4×4
  • Swim in clear Lake Mackenzie
  • Visit the magnificent Maheno shipwreck
  • Go tubing in Eli Creek

 

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Whitsunday Islands

 

From Rainbow beach, head south towards Airlie seashore– the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. The Whitsundays are a marvellous group of seventy-four islands, characterized with the aid of dense rainforest and snow-white shores. It’s no surprise it’s one of the most famous cruising destinations in the world.

 

 There are all forms of sailing trips to pick from – speedy-paced day trips, loopy birthday party excursions, journey cruises, family cruises, and the entirety in between. Make sure to book onto one ideal to you!

 

 I opted for the sailing boat, which was two days cruising around the stunning Whitsundays with fantastic food and crew on board.

 In case you’re seeking out a more chilled-out vibe, opt for a Whitsundays cruise with New Horizon as an alternative. 

 

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 Your cruising adventure will possibly take you to Whitehaven seashore; an impossibly white stretch of sand that’s so tender, it’ll squeak beneath your feet.

 

Make sure to stroll as much as the Hill Inlet perspective, where you’ll be graced with a mesmerizing landscape which includes blue and white swirls, in which the transferring tide causes the sand and ocean to curve collectively.

 

What to do in Whitsunday Islands

  • Visit the stunning Whitehaven Beach
  • rub yourself with the most beautiful sand in the world
  • Sunbathe on the deck of your yacht
  • Go snorkelling
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Cairns

Thought of like the adventure capital of Australia, Cairns is a suitable place to finish your east coast Sydney to Cairns road trip. Cairns lies nicely between the Daintree Rainforest and of course the world-famous superb Great Barrier Reef.

 

It’s an energetic backpacker city, with quite a number adrenaline sports on provide – which include bungee jumping, skydiving, and white water rafting.

 

 Whilst Cairns itself doesn’t, in reality, have a beach, it does have a stunning human-made lagoon within the centre of town. Here, you may swim, loosen up, have a picnic, and get away from the stifling warmth of tropical north Queensland.

 

 Make sure to make a journey to the Daintree Rainforest, too; it’s the oldest tropical rainforest within the international, wherein you’ll discover beautiful waterfalls, beaches, and wildlife.

 

 It really would now not be a journey to Australia without touring the world-famous high-quality Great Barrier Reef. There aren’t any shortage of businesses prepared to take you scuba diving or snorkelling. Choose a day experience with SeaQuest, wherein you’ll be whisked away to the outer reef for an afternoon of sun, sea, snorkelling and scuba. Assume to look colourful coral, rainbow fish, and perhaps even a sea turtle.

 

 If you’re looking for a laugh region to live in Cairns, I suggest Gilligan’s. Famous with each local and visitors, Gillie’s is reasonably-priced and friendly, with a wild nightclub attached to the premises.

 

In case you’re hoping to capture up on your splendour sleep, you’ll likely need to pass a life at Gilligan’s, however it’s worth visiting for a night of partying.

 

Top things to do in Cairns

  • Go scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Relax at Cairns Lagoon
  • Visit the Daintree Rainforest
  • Go bungee jumping, skydiving, or white-water rafting
  • Party at Gilligans
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Uzbekistan Adventure

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Introduction

 
Want an adventure like no other?  To tread the well-worn, yet barely visited path of the Silk Road through Uzbekistan’s ancient cities of Bukhara and Samarkand. Then a Uzbekistan Adventure is awaiting you.

 

In 2018 I first visited Uzbekistan and to take an incredible adventure through Uzbekistan, a country famous for its ancient Silk Road cities covered with mosques, old forts as well as mystery. Beginning in Bukhara and ending in Khiva, this trip will have you following in the footsteps of many traders, ancient pilgrims, and Alexander the Great. Walk in the shadows of the magnificent blue-tiled buildings and this is an Uzbekistan Adventure you won’t forget.

 

Why I think you’ll love this trip

 

The Beautiful Registan in Samarkand is one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture, but the vibrant Old City of Bukhara is also a gem of the silk road. You’ll be amazed by the scale, grandeur and beauty of the monuments to iconic figures such as Tamerlane and the Persia-influenced madrassas, mosques and mausoleums.

 

What I loved about Central Asia was the unique mix of ancient Silk Road culture and a bit of Soviet influence.

In Uzbekistan you can spend an evening in the isolated Kyzylkum Desert with a fire talking about how excellent your adventure is, an evening watching the sun go down on Bukhara’s old city or climbing the Registan at sunrise.

What is significant about the experience is getting to know the stories and people of Uzbekistan while sharing home-cooked meals with local families in hostels

I recommend spending time in World Heritage-listed Bukhara, a 6th-century-BC city that’s swirling in history and home to the impressive Ark of Bukhara.

 

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Walking through the Blue Mosques

Will this trip be right for you?

 

Still, wondering about going to Uzbekistan? Here are a number of reasons why you should visit: 

Central Asia is a remote destination, I mean have any of your friends been there? Like us you will move well away from cities, right off the well worn track and be able to fully immerse yourself in the local food, the life and culture.

You will likely be limited on time so I recommend spending a little extra in Bukhara, we ended up going there twice on our trip. The place is special and the atmosphere of the old city is incredible.

 

So what are you waiting for?

 

If you have any questions about Uzbekistan let me know and I will be happy to help you plan your trip.

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An Uzbekistan Concert

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