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Did You Know Katoomba is A Slow Town? How To Best Enjoy The Blue Mountains!
The rugged Blue Mountains is one of the most stunning regions around Sydney with its characteristic eucalyptus forests, dramatic cliffs and stunning views as far as the eye can see. Only about a 1.5-hour drive northwest of Sydney, the area is popular with weekend visitors. The small picturesque Blue Mountain village roads usually fill up on Saturdays and Sundays with city slickers enjoying the rural life, perusing the antique shops and artisanal bakeries. The crown jewel of the Blue Mountains is the quaint little town of Katoomba. But did you know that Katoomba is an official Slow Town? It is one of Australia’s three Slow Towns, also called Cittaslow. Never…
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Sydney Nature Bonanza – The 5 Walks I Love Most!
Happy Australia Appreciation Month! It’s time to explore a new region and what better place to discover than the diverse country of Australia! There is never a dull moment with so many different landscapes, climates and natural wonders to discover. Over the next few weeks, we will explore some of my personal favourites here in Downunder. Today we start in Sydney, away from the usual tourist haunts. There is no better way to see the city from its best side than by getting into nature. And Sydney has plenty of it. Let’s discover my favourite top 5 hiking trails in and around the city! Since Sydney is my new home,…
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All you need to know about Cape Town – Your Ultimate Slow Travel Guide!
Cape Town is the perfect Slow Travel Destination! You would be hard-pressed to find another city in this world that has so much natural beauty! Cape Town has it all – mountains, the sea, vineyards wherever you look and fantastic food at every corner! There is so much to explore, you could spend weeks on end in Cape Town without ever getting bored! It’s the perfect place to take your time to explore everything this stunning place has to offer. Let’s take you on a tour to get to know the Mother City! Kaapstad – Slaap Stad The general pace of life is rather relaxed with a big emphasis on…
