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Travel tips for Australia & the UK

Packing, safety and finding the good spots in Australia and the UK.

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UKTravel tips

Wild Swimming Near Me: How to Find a Safe Spot in the UK

Searching "wild swimming near me" gets you a map full of pins. This guide shows how to find good spots, check the water is clean and that...

5 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

Hidden Gems Near Me: How to Find Them in Australia

The best spots near you are rarely on the first page of Google. Here's how to find hidden gems in Australia, check they're safe and open,...

4 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

Rock Pools Near Me: How to Find a Beach With a Rock Pool

A rock pool is the best of the beach without the waves. Here's how to find one near you, how to time it with the tide and swell, and five...

6 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

Dog Friendly Swimming Holes in Australia: Where Dogs Can Swim

Most national parks don't allow dogs, so the swimming hole on every list is often off limits. Here's where dogs can swim, how to check be...

8 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

Waterfalls Near Me: How to Find the Best Ones in Australia

Search "waterfalls near me" and you get a map full of pins. Here's how to find the ones worth the drive, when to go, which you can swim a...

7 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

Swimming Holes Near Me: How to Find a Safe One in Australia

Searching "swimming holes near me" gets you a map full of pins. This guide shows you how to find the good ones, and how to tell in two mi...

6 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

What to Pack for a Year Travelling Australia (2026 List)

Pack for a week, not a year. Here's what's worth bringing to Australia, what to buy when you land, and the airport and phone rules that c...

11 min read

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