Is this paradise? Living in Port Douglas, Australia

This is one of those places where people always return.
Best Things To Do In Port Douglas (2025)

From rainforest to reef, waterfalls, remote waterholes & adrenaline sports, here’s a three-years-in-the-making list of…
Weekend Getaway Exploring Hidden Waterfalls Near Cairns

For a fun weekender near Cairns, we had a real blast visiting some hidden waterfalls…
Best Port Douglas Restaurants You Need To Know About (2025)

15 of my go-tos for awesome food in town.
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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