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# Shezz: Travel & Expat Blog

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## Posts
- [Samaraya Wellness Resort: Koh Samui’s New Luxury Retreat](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/samaraya-wellness-resort-koh-samui/): Slow mornings, wellness classes, and a touch of luxury on Koh Samui's quieter west coast - Samaraya Wellness Resort only opened its doors two months before we arrived, and it was the stay I never knew I needed.
- [Haad Khom Beach: Koh Phangan’s Secluded Gem for Snorkelling & Slow Stays](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/haad-khom-beach-koh-phangan/): Haad Khom beach is one of the few places in Koh Phangan that has kept its low-key, authentic charm. It's a really chilled-out spot where mostly the local crew hung out (or maybe tourists were just too hungover to drive up!). It was only us with the long-time expats, hippie folks, and the odd chainsmoking pot-head with a tattooed smile on his face.
- [Staying in Thong Nai Pan Beach is Good for the Soul](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/thailand/thong-nai-pan-beach-koh-phangan/): If you're looking to chill and escape the crowds, then this is one of the best spots in Koh Phangan for a relaxing holiday.
- [A summer’s stay amongst the Douro Valley vineyards](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/portugal-douro-valley/): Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.
- [Epic Portugal Road Trip Itinerary (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/portugal-road-trip/): Your friendly drive-guide through the staring face of Europe.
- [Walkabout Cultural Adventures Review: Aboriginal culture, stories and crabbing near Cairns](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/walkabout-cultural-adventures/): Learning about the world's oldest culture in the world's oldest rainforest.
- [Hiding Away at Phu Quoc’s Dreamiest Beach Stay](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/vietnam/hiding-away-at-phu-quocs-dreamiest-beach-stay/): The kind of place that makes you want to never leave.
- [Best Restaurants in Cairns You Need To Know About](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/best-restaurants-in-cairns/): Click for yums.
- [Living the Simple Kite Life in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/living-the-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](https://travelmermaid.com/expat-life/the-glass-house-wa-airbnb/): That time I moved west and set up a holiday stay.
- [Perfect Weekend Trip from Brisbane to The Scenic Rim](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/scenic-rim-weekend/): The Rim that does exactly what it says on the tin.
- [Epic Perth to Exmouth Road Trip Itinerary (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/perth-to-exmouth-road-trip-itinerary/): Your friendly travel companion for a road trip up north.
- [Australian Kite Surfari Packs a Punch in Tropical North Queensland](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/australian-kite-surfari/): What an epic way to end our time in FNQ.
- [Fitzroy Island Day Trip From Cairns: Snorkelling and Hiking Guide](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/fitzroy-island-day-trip/): Discover the best secret snorkelling spot.
- [10 Best Walks and Hikes in Cairns](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/australia/best-hikes-cairns/): Get to know the best side of Cairns.
- [Is this paradise? Living in Port Douglas, Australia](https://travelmermaid.com/expat-life/living-in-port-douglas/): This is one of those places where people always return.
- [Best Things To Do In Port Douglas (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/things-to-do-in-port-douglas/): From rainforest to reef, waterfalls, remote waterholes & adrenaline sports, here's a three-years-in-the-making list of my favourite adventures in Port Douglas.
- [Weekend Getaway Exploring Hidden Waterfalls Near Cairns](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/waterfalls-cairns/): For a fun weekender near Cairns, we had a real blast visiting some hidden waterfalls and swimming holes around Wooroonooran National Park.
- [Best Port Douglas Restaurants You Need To Know About (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/best-restaurants-port-douglas/): 15 of my go-tos for awesome food in town.
- [10 Awesome Things To Do In The Daintree Rainforest (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/things-to-do-daintree-rainforest/): All my favourite things to do in the world's oldest rainforest.
- [15 Best Things to Do in Cairns, Australia (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/australia/things-to-do-in-cairns/): Activities you'll love in sunny Cairns.
- [Fun Things To Do In The Atherton Tablelands (2026)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/things-to-do-atherton-tablelands/): There are so many adventures to enjoy in the Atherton Tablelands that it’s one of those places you keep coming back to and never get bored of. Here are all my favourite experiences!
- [Spring Creek Falls Hike: A Port Douglas Hidden Gem](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/spring-creek-falls-port-douglas/): Secluded waterfalls, rock pools, a nature trail and no crowds.
- [Mount Bartle Frere Hike: Queensland’s Highest Peak!](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/mount-bartle-frere-hike/): Sometimes it's ourselves we really conquer, not the mountain.
- [Living With Saltwater Crocodiles in Far North Queensland, Australia](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/living-with-crocodiles-far-north-queensland/): Not all fauna around here is cute and fluffy.
- [A Rainforest Hideaway at Wildwood, Cape Tribulation](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/wildwood-cape-tribulation/): An eco-retreat on the wild side in the world's oldest rainforest.
- [Plastic Free July – 10 New Habits and Easy Swaps I Made](https://travelmermaid.com/sustainability/plastic-free-july/): Last month was definitely a challenge! Here's what I learnt along the way, new habits I formed and some cool swaps that you can try out too.
- [In search of the Southern Cassowary – 24 hours in the Daintree Rainforest](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/southern-cassowary-daintree-rainforest/): Let me take you deep into cassowary country.
- [Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef: A Review of Sailaway Tours from Port Douglas](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/port-douglas-reef-tours-snorkelling-sailaway/): Want to know what it's like snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas? Here's our experience going with reef operator Sailaway.
- [Surprising Facts About The Resilience of the Great Barrier Reef](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/australia/great-barrier-reef-climate-change/): “It’s not too late for coral reefs…  indeed, for many other ecosystems that are facing challenges from climate change." – Dr. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
- [Sustainable Eating : How To Reduce Your Food Footprint](https://travelmermaid.com/sustainability/reduce-food-carbon-footprint/): Green is the new red, and other stuff.
- [Best Places to Stay in Cairns 2026: 12 Value Hotels to Luxury Resorts (Local Guide)](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/best-places-to-stay-cairns/): As a regular visitor, I’ve come to know many hotels in the city. So to help you plan your trip, here are my top places to stay in Cairns for a range of budgets.
- [Port Douglas Accommodation | Best Places To Stay](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/port-douglas-accommodation/): As a local I've come to know many hotels in town. So to help you plan your trip, here are my top places to stay in Port Douglas for a range of budgets.
- [The Best Hikes and Walks In Port Douglas](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/best-walks-port-douglas/): Waterfalls, mossy rainforests and some epic reef & coastal views. Here are my top 6 walks in and around Port Douglas for novice hikers and adventure seekers!
- [The Devil’s Thumb Hike in Mossman, Queensland : All You Need To Know](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/the-devils-thumb-hike-mossman-queensland/): Unrelenting, unending and utterly euphoric – are just a few words I’d used to describe The Devil’s Thumb hike! Here's how to nail the trail like a boss.
- [Cut The Cr@p & Stop Wish-Cycling: How To Reduce Plastic Pollution](https://travelmermaid.com/sustainability/how-to-reduce-plastic-pollution/): We know that plastic is severely polluting our waterways, but what about it's effects on climate change? Here's why & how I'm reducing my plastic footprint, and tips on how to do the same!
- [Exploring The Atherton Tablelands: Queensland’s Charming Country Escape](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/atherton-tablelands-queensland/): A not-so-Christmassy 12-days in December.
- [Embracing Greener Travel: How I’m Reducing My Car Carbon Footprint](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/greener-travel-reducing-my-car-carbon-footprint/): To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing. Or, try reducing your car carbon footprint! Here's how I did it in January.
- [My Ultimate Travel Guide to the Atherton Tablelands](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/atherton-tablelands-travel-guide-tips/): In this round up guide you’ll find tools to plan your adventure in North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, including insider tips, useful travel resources, historical insights & where to dine!
- [8 Awesome Hikes in the Atherton Tablelands](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/hikes-atherton-tablelands/): The Atherton Tablelands is exploding with a maze of great hiking trails! Here are some of my favourites that are at least 3k in length. 
- [Atherton Tablelands Accommodation | Best Places To Stay](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/atherton-tablelands-accommodation/): Plan your North Queensland trip with my advice on the best places to stay in the Atherton Tablelands, including lodges and cottages across the region!
- [Where to Spot Unique Australian Wildlife in the Atherton Tablelands](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/wildlife-atherton-tablelands/): When you start looking in the right places, the variety of wildlife in the Atherton Tablelands is incredible and home to more species than I knew existed.
- [Reducing my Carbon Footprint by 45% in 2020: Is It Possible?](https://travelmermaid.com/sustainability/reducing-carbon-footprint-2020/): Will you join me in reducing your carbon footprint this year?
- [What Visa Do I Need As An Expat In Malaysia?](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/visa-expat-malaysia/): This article will thoroughly explain the Employment Pass process that I went through, as well as other Malaysian visa options for expats.
- [The Other Side of Working & Living in Kuala Lumpur](https://travelmermaid.com/expat-life/teaching-and-living-in-kuala-lumpur/): I've spoken about the positives, but what about the other side of living in Kuala Lumpur?
- [Unearthing Secrets in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/unearthing-secrets-in-kuala-lumpurs-chinatown/): Nearly 140 years since Kuala Lumpur became the capital of Selangor, I ventured past the Petronas Towers to uncover secrets in the old heart of KL: Chinatown.
- [10 Fun Things To See & Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/things-to-do-kuala-lumpur/): My favourite things to do in Kuala Lumpur, from culture and cocktails, to foodie fun and jungle hiking!
- [The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour in Kuala Lumpur](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/self-guided-walking-tour-kuala-lumpur/): This self-guided tour will take you through Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown and Heritage Trail, brimming with history, food stops and photo ops!
- [10 Mouthwatering Malaysian Foods To Try in KL](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/malaysian-foods-try-kuala-lumpur/): First time visiting Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia? Here are my picks on delicious Malaysian foods to try, and where to hunt them down in town!
- [Jungle Hiking in Kuala Lumpur – Bukit Kiara Trail Guide](https://travelmermaid.com/travel/jungle-hiking-kuala-lumpur-bukit-kiara/): Take to the trails for an invigorating day of jungle hiking in Kuala Lumpur! This detailed guide will take you through my favourite track in Bukit Kiara.