15 Best Things to Do in Cairns, Australia (2026)
Activities you’ll love in sunny Cairns.
Best Places to Stay in Cairns 2026: 12 Value Hotels to Luxury Resorts (Local Guide)
As a regular visitor, I’ve come to know many hotels in the city. So to…
A summer’s stay amongst the Douro Valley vineyards
Escaping here is good for the soul.
Epic Portugal Road Trip Itinerary (2025)
Your friendly drive-guide through the staring face of Europe.
Walkabout Cultural Adventures Review: Aboriginal culture, stories and crabbing near Cairns
Learning about the world’s oldest culture in the world’s oldest rainforest.
Hiding Away at Phu Quoc’s Dreamiest Beach Stay
The kind of place that makes you want to never leave.
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Discover the best secret snorkelling spot.
Best Restaurants in Cairns You Need To Know About
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Living the Simple Kite Life in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Eat, sleep, kite and repeat, in my favourite nook of Sri Lanka.
My Journey Creating The Glass House Airbnb in Western Australia
That time I moved west and set up a holiday stay.
Meet Travel Mermaid
Ahoy! I’m Shezz, a London-born School Teacher who left Blighty behind 13 years ago with my Sailor. After stints in Prague, Thailand, Malaysia, and three Australian states, we're now Aussie citizens 🐨 based in Saigon, Vietnam.
On the blog, I write about travel & expat life, with a passion for adventure, good food, and wild spaces. Through my travel stories and destination guides, I hope to inspire your next journey in SE Asia and Australia.
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