• Europe, Portugal

    4 days in Madeira, Portugal

    Madeira quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. Despite being part of Portugal, this island is closer to Morocco than the Portuguese mainland, and it felt completely different, especially when…

  • Europe, Portugal

    4 days in Porto, Portugal

    Porto is so beautiful and peaceful. It was my favourite destination during our 3.5-week trip to Portugal. There is plenty to see and do over four days, yet it still feels incredibly…

  • Life, Our Life in Australia

    2025: A Quiet Year

    Time has flown by so quickly this year. Before I knew it, another year had come to an end. And now, I am reflecting on all the little things that happened this…

  • Life, Our Life in Australia

    Carman’s Fun Run 2025

    This was one of the toughest half marathons I’ve ever run. I had no proper training this time, partly due to the scorching summer heat and low energy, and the race itself…

  • Europe, Italy

    Verona: Italy’s City of Romance

    Verona, a city in northern Italy, exudes romance. It is famous for the setting of the love story of Romeo and Juliet, and also the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, Arena di Verona.…

  • Europe, Slovenia

    2 days in Slovenia

    Slovenia is an underrated gem in Europe and left a lasting impression on us. We like its stunning castles, the serene beauty of Lake Bled, and the peaceful Ljubljana’s old town. We…