Paula Barreca Barnes

In 2006, my husband and I made a life-changing decision that would shape the next chapter of our story. With three little ones in tow, we packed up our lives and moved to Taiwan, beginning what would become an incredible 18-year Asian adventure.

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How to Save Money When Travelling in Australia this 2026

If you’re heading to Australia in the future and you’re already planning your trip, you should think about how you can do it cheaply and affordably. There are many ways to save money from day to day when you’re travelling through the country, and it doesn’t have to be as expensive as many first-time visitors expect […]

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What to do in Singapore during the school holidays 2026- part 1

So here we are at the end of 2020, and we are no closer to travelling home to see the family than we were a few months back. Although we will not be roasting marshmallows by the fire or warming our bodies with mulled wine this year, Christmas is a magical time of year, even

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Langkawi Island

10 reasons why Langkawi should be on your bucket list

Langkawi is Malaysia’s best-kept secret—99 islands of white sand beaches, ancient rainforests, and duty-free shopping in Southeast Asia’s only UNESCO Global Geopark. I’ve visited several times from my base in Kuala Lumpur, and it never disappoints whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or planning a family getaway. What makes Langkawi special? It’s affordable, easy to

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A Weekend In Stanwell Tops Area

Nestled along the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, Stanwell Tops is a picturesque coastal suburb surrounded by natural beauty and rich history. Just over an hour’s drive from Sydney, this idyllic destination offers the perfect escape for a day trip or a relaxing weekend getaway. This guide includes everything from the area’s history

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hunter valley

Some Great Ideas For Your Weekend In The Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is located in New South Wales, Australia, approximately 2.5 hours North of Sydney’s CBD by car. Famously known for its grape-growing region, there is more to this place than its Vineyards, from delicious farm-fresh restaurants to the picturesque rolling hills and world-class spa locations. There are some great ideas for your Weekend

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Kurnell

What to do in Kurnell in a day in 2026

Things to know about Kurnell Captain Cook and Kurnell Kurnell is known as Captain Cooks’s Landing spot, the birthplace of modern Australia. Kurnell is the place where Captain James Cook first came in contact with The Gwiyagal people, Aboriginals who are traditional custodians of this area of Sydney. Inscription Point is where he claimed this

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Amsterdam Canals

A Weekend in Amsterdam: Canals, Culture & Where to Stay

What I love about Amsterdam is the relaxed vibe the moment you cross into the Netherlands — it’s a different pace, a different feeling, from most other European cities I’ve visited. Canals thread the whole place together, bikes outnumber cars, and even on a short weekend break you can genuinely cover a lot of ground.

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