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20 Trips to Take in Your Twenties

Posted on July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

As someone who recently left her twenties behind, I wanted to reflect on all the travels I did during that period of my life (and what I missed but wish I hadn’t). I figured the best way to reminisce but also help anyone who finds this post was to make it into a guide of…

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One Day in Brisbane: The Best of Brisbane in 7 Different One-Day Itineraries

One Day in Brisbane: 7 Different Itineraries

Posted on June 7, 2019January 12, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

Spending one day (or more) in Brisbane, Australia is totally worth it! Check out these 7 different itineraries to help plan your visit!

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A Call to Fins: Why You Need to Snorkel on Your Next Vacation

Posted on July 17, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Here’s a fact that most of us probably learned in school at some point but have likely forgotten: about 70% of Earth is covered in water. Which means that we can see/experience a lot by going on a Eurotrip, studying abroad, backpacking through Southeast Asia or Central America–but unless we make it a point to…

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Port Douglas Photo Diary

Posted on February 28, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

As the plane starts its decent and we head into the clouds, I wonder what the world will look like below them. After day dreaming about the Great Barrier Reef for such a long time, it’s surreal to be on my way there. My first glimpse of Tropical North Queensland is bright turquoise and green,…

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Staying at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas

Posted on February 14, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

When planning our trip to the Great Barrier Reef, Ollie and I knew it was going to be the only true vacation of our year. We wanted to treat ourselves and stay somewhere nice. Well, nice is definitely an understatement for the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, which far surpassed our expectations and offered all the relaxation and…

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3 Days in Port Douglas: A Sample Itinerary

Posted on January 29, 2017January 12, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

Oh, Tropical North Queensland, you have my heart. Here’s my advice for how to spend 3 days in beautiful Port Douglas, based on what we got up to during our visit. Day 1: Arrive at Cairns Airport and take the 1 hour, very scenic shuttle to your accommodation in PD. Explore and taste your way through…

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