Quaint townships, villa style accommodation, cobble streets and morning markets tasting delicious delicacies of the area followed by an afternoon by the pool or on the beach. What more could you ask for? Crete, Corfu and Kefalonia are some of my favourite destinations within the Greek Islands and are perfect for those Mediterranean family vacations.

A mind blowing country of culture, cuisine and mountain ranges. Here I cycled 600kms across 10 days from Hue (north) to Ho Chi Minh City (south) of Vietnam to raise money for Cure Kids NZ. Meeting friendly locals whilst they work in the paddy fields and crossing children playing in the dirt back streets of theirs home or in schools on their morning tea breaks all as we cycled past were the main highlights of my time in Vietnam.

The beautiful contrast of white sandy beaches against turquoise blue waters between Bunbury and Margaret River are truly spectacular. Not to mention the warm temperatures, beautiful vineyards, scenic national parks and wildlife. Four-wheel driving on the beach and jet skiing alongside humpback whales are only two activities to list as special highlights of my time in WA.

Extensive hiking in Ella, supporting the Millenium Elephant Foundation by feeding and bathing elephants in Nuwara Eliya, swimming with the turtles in Mirrisa, attempting to learn how to surf at Dikwella Beach and jumping onboard a sunrise jeep safari adventure in Yala National Park all whilst travelling the country with a hiking pack and via Sri Lanka’s most common mode of transportation - tuk tuk!