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Archives for October 2016

Sunshine Coast Horse Riding with Noosa Horses

Three random facts about me: I love animals; I love the beach and I love chilling in my hometown, the Sunshine Coast. So it will come as no surprise to those who know or follow me on Instagram (@amodernwayfarer) I jumped at the opportunity to experience all three of these loves at the same time! Sunshine Coast Horse Riding… um yes! Immediately all my teenage Black Beauty fantasies came flooding back – galloping into the sunset, wind in my hair, waves splashing against hooves… and in reality this ... Read More

Villa Masaya Bali: Bringing the Outside In

Villa Masaya in Bali's up-and-coming Kerobokan is bliss in every possible way. But then many a villa in Seminyak and Canggu are. Bali villas are generally designed with a one-plus-one-equals-two style. Set-up as stunning reprieves from the outside world, they adopt a mostly heavenly cocktail of high walls providing privacy from the hustle and bustle beyond, an endless array of palms and an open-air living space practically falling into the pool. Villa Masaya has all of those things, but ... Read More

5 Hidden Places in Croatia You Didn’t Know About

With its impossibly clear aquamarine water, rugged, rocky outcrops and fascinating medieval history, it’s hard not to fall in love with Croatia. Come summer each year, revellers grab a flight to Split or Dubrovnik hoping for some sun, sailing and fun. Unfortunately, people both sides of the equator have the same idea. And what does this mean, people? Crowds! Claustrophobic, time-consuming crowds. Crowds that knock every bit of Adriatic romanticism you had right out of you. But never fear, there ... Read More

12 Weird Foods in Europe: And What They Actually Taste Like

PROLOGUE: The escargot dish is the only member of this list of weird foods in Europe that is relatively palatable to the masses. As much as I wanted to choose a completely disgusting and unappealing delicacy for the feature image, I thought it best to work our way into the disgustingness. Happy reading. :)  ~~ Recently Webjet asked me what my most memorable overseas dining experience has been to date, which got me thinking. Naturally, I turned my mind to all the weird and wonderful (read: ... Read More

The Nai Harn Hotel Phuket: Elevated Calm

What do Roger Moore, Prince Albert of Monaco and Rudolf Nureyev (you know, the Russian Swan Lake dude) have in common? They’ve all stayed at The Nai Harn Hotel property in Phuket over the last two decades. One of them even swam naked in the pool… It’s safe to say this property has seen some amazing things during its long and illustrious career. But the most amazing of them all has to be its recent Madonna-like reinvention, which saw predecessor The Royal Phuket Yacht Club transform into The ... Read More