Lazy Days at Kata Beach, Phuket

We had not been back to Thailand since we first visited Bangkok and the north of the country as a couple in 2006. Visiting the more touristy southern beaches was never a priority even then. However, when we came across cheap flights to Thailand during the school holidays, we could not resist going back to …

Our Favourite Beaches

Top-10 List: Our Favourite Beaches of the World [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top-ten favourite beaches based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels around the world. With hundreds of thousands of beaches, we obviously have not been to all of them, and so these are just the …

Mirissa by the Sea

After a great introduction to Sri Lanka staying in the heritage-listed fort area of Galle, our next destination was a short distance along the coast to the beachside town of Mirissa. As is always the way with travel, the journey there can be just as good as the destination. Mirissa is only one hour from …

Favourite Beaches of Australia

Top 10 List: Our Favourite Beaches of Australia [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten Beaches we have seen in our travels around Australia, mostly from our 2008 around Australia trip. 1. Twilight Cove – Esperance There were wonderful views of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, with the …