If you’re planning a trip to Chengdu to visit the Giant Panda Research Base, I first need to congratulate you on making a fabulous choice! Because not only is Chengdu a beautiful, leafy city with plenty of other things to see and do; its synonymity with giant pandas is legendary. The temperate bamboo forests of … More My guide to visiting the Giant Panda Research Base in Chengdu
Got a layover in Singapore and wondering about fun things to see at Changi Airport while you pass the time? Look no further. Changi is routinely voted the world’s best airport, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only is it an efficient, highly functional, spotlessly clean facility, but it has also gone to … More Layover in Singapore? 7 fun things to see at Changi Airport (without clearing immigration)
If you’ve followed my blog or Instagram account for a while, you’ll know how much I love Japan, and Osaka in particular. For those who have never visited that city before, there are definitely a few must-see main attractions I recommend checking out. Beyond those, however, there is also ‘underrated Osaka’ – the sights that … More Underrated Osaka: 10 lesser known attractions & hidden gems
Farm experiences in Perth might not be the first thing you think about when it comes to Western Australia’s capital, which tends to be better known for its beaches, the iconic Kings Park and the Insta-famous quokkas of Rottnest Island. But if you’re looking for a slightly more wholesome ‘rural’ vibe, you actually don’t need … More 5 wholesome farm experiences in Perth
With Muscat being the beautiful, low-key city that it is, I wanted to find a property that matched that classy, chilled vibe. I knew I wanted to be by the coast, and was looking for somewhere reputable and upscale that didn’t completely shatter my budget (Oman has one of the strongest currencies in the world … More Crowne Plaza Muscat: My review
When you picture the major metropolises of the Gulf region, what comes to mind? Glass high-rise and glitz à la Dubai and Doha? Fair enough. And yet, less than an hour’s flight (around 4-5 hours by road) from Dubai, is a city that has decided to channel its country’s oil wealth a little differently. You … More 5 unmissable things to do in Muscat, Oman
Welcome to the second ever guest post on Home in the World! Today’s contribution is brought to you by US Ghost Adventures, one of the USA’s leading providers of fun, educational ghost tours, whose aim is to make sense of the unexplainable by authentically showing the places and telling the stories of the people who … More Guest post: The 7 best US cities to take ghost tours in
Japan has become the ‘in’ place for Australians to travel to in recent years – and it’s not hard to see why. It’s an incredible country with an exceptionally rich culture steeped in ancient wisdom, rituals and etiquette, often inspired by elements of nature. It’s a place where great thought, care and pride are put … More Green Tea House Subiaco: a little slice of Japan in Perth!
When looking to book my most recent trip to Doha for the F1 grand prix, I noticed a few new hotels had popped up in the city since my last visit. One of those was the Andaz Doha by Hyatt, which opened in early 2025. Boasting the vibrant, edgy décor the Andaz brand is known … More Andaz Doha: My comprehensive review
Some will say Dubai is superficial and cultureless, and while certain aspects of it certainly do feel artificial and generic, you can scratch a little below the surface to find it is definitely not entirely devoid of culture. You just have to look in the right places. As a melting-pot of a city with a … More 5 great places to enjoy the Dubai art scene (for free)
