VOTE FOR KATE: Window seat - Moments - By We Are Explorers
I've entered Moments by We Are Explorers with my photo taken from the window seat flying over the beautiful colours of Exmouth. Every vote helps!
How to Convince Your Friends to Go Camping With You
Article for We Are Explorers - how to get your indoorsy mates into a tent under the stars
Ultimate guide to travel with a baby | SafeWise
Plane trips with young children don’t have to be the horror stories they’re made out to be. With a little preparation and lots of distractions for your little ones, plane trips can be smooth sailing. And when kids can fly for free (minus taxes and certain charges) when they’re two and under, it’s all the more appealing to hop on a plane with bub.
Snacks are your friend when it comes to plane travel—or any kind of travelling really! They serve as a great distraction for tiny tots, prevent them fr...
Are Badu Mangroves Sydney's Best Kept Wetland Secret?
Sydney's best kept secret is right in the inner west.
7 Spectacular Locations Explorers Have Popped *the* Question
We can only imagine the anxiety level of carrying carats in a backpack.
6 Ways to Maintain Campsite Zen When the Holiday Is Over
Camping – there’s nothing quite like it. It gives us time to fully switch off and recharge in nature, waking to the sound of birds, eating hot stew under the stars, and wondering if that noise outside the tent is a wombat or an axe murderer – or is that just me?
Cheap Camping Gear: What To Splurge On And Where To Save
Camping gear shouldn’t be single-use – it’s not dental floss.
How to Keep Yourself Safe Around Snakes in the Outdoors
Don't be scared just be prepared! Here are some top tips to keep yourself snake-safe in the outdoors.
Pregnant and need to bliss out? Here's our guide on getting the most out of a yoga retreat.
Pregnancy is an exciting time – but also a time when you might be feeling an extra need to relax and recharge…
You’ve completed a silent retreat.. Now what? Five ways to bring mindfulness back home
If you’ve completed a Journey Into Stillness silent meditation retreat at Happy Buddha (and soaked up some mindful goodness), you’ve no doubt thought of ways to make some changes once you return back home. Here are five things I do since returning from the retreat that help me hold onto some of the magic I experienced.
10 Items You Need to Take Your Camping to the Next Level
Ever taken an 'S Hook' camping? You should! My article for We Are Explorers.
A tech-free weekend: Where meditation and mindfulness leads to a little magic.
Hello! My name is Kate and I’ve taken over the Happy Buddha blog for the day.
Transform your bedroom into a luxurious hotel room | Ovolo
Article written for Ovolo hotel chain. How to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom.
Markets In Hong Kong You Must Visit
You haven’t visited Hong Kong until you’ve haggled your way through the city’s iconic markets. With airport transfers now available in Hong Kong through Jayride.com, it’s time to shop ‘til you drop for souvenirs at the Ladies Market, pick up a piece of jewellery at the Jade Market, or wander through the laneways of pet birds at the Bird Market. Here’s our pick of the Hong Kong markets you should definitely check out while you’re there.
I Lost My Passport -- And Found My Calm -- In India
The noise, the chaotic traffic that felt like a death-sentence every time I attempted to cross the road, the perpetually-burning incense: for me, India was a slap-in-the-face that was overwhelming and invigorating.
9 Tips And Tricks For Getting A Flight Upgrade
Most of us don’t have thousands of dollars to splurge on a first class plane ticket, and while it’s getting harder to win the travel lottery and get a flight upgrade, with these tips , you might be able to enjoy a more luxurious flight – without the hefty price tag!
Visiting Down Under? Your Guide To Australian Quarantine Laws
Koalas, Quokkas, Wallabies, Platypus, Echidnas, Emus, Kangaroos, Kookaburras, Waratahs, Wombats, Cockatoos… Australia is a beautiful, diverse country with thousands and thousands of unique plants and animals. To protect this biodiversity, the country enforces very strict quarantine laws to prevent anyone from bringing in potential risks that could threaten the fragile ecosystem through pests or disease. If you’re travelling into Australia, here’s everything you need to know.
10 Irresistible Reasons To Visit Hawaii
It’s a sun-lover’s dream, nature’s paradise and a tropical island getaway that looks too perfect to be real. Add to that its incredible culture, lush national parks, friendly locals and delicious food to boot, and it’s little wonder Hawaii is so popular. Need more convincing? Here’s our top 10 reasons why Hawaii is the very definition of wanderlust.
24 Hours In… Singapore
Singapore is a popular transit spot for long-haul flights, especially between Australia, New Zealand and Europe. So if you find yourself there with a lengthy stopover, why not get out of the airport and make the most of what Singapore has to offer with our guide to what to do, from the moment you arrive right through until after hours.
