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Taronga Zoo: Wild adventures await in Sydney
- Brad Wheal
- March 22, 2024
For as long as I can remember, an Australian Zoo has been a bucket list adventure for me. As a kid whenever we went away and stayed in a hotel, the only show my sister and I could agree on watching was Steve Irwin’s Croc Files. The second my travel agent called me to confirm […]
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Flower Dome: Where nature blooms in Singapore
- Brad Wheal
- March 15, 2024
Boasting the record for being the world’s largest greenhouse, the Flower Dome towers over the Gardens by the Bay. At 1.2 hectares, it’s the perfect place to visit year-round. Regardless of the weather outside, you can explore comfortably as you walk amongst the vouchers. My friend had been in Singapore a few weeks before I […]
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OCBC Skyway: Elevated Adventure and Panoramic Views
- Brad Wheal
- February 20, 2024
The sun was starting to set when I arrived at the queue for the Skywalk. After the heat of the day it was a relief. It had been a humid day, so I had sweated through my second t-shirt of the day, having only changed an hour before after a can exploded all over me. The […]
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Garden Rhapsody: A Symphony of Lights
- Brad Wheal
- February 16, 2024
The Garden Rhapsody was something I was really excited for during my time in Singapore. Although to be fair there isn’t a lot I wasn’t excited to explore. Initially I didn’t think I would make the show. I had been up til 2am the night before trying to book tickets, and couldn’t see any that […]
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The Great Ocean Road: Australia’s epic road trip
- Brad Wheal
- November 21, 2023
I wanted to end my time in Melbourne with a bang, so I decided to save the best for last and book myself on a tour of the Great Ocean Road. Below I left for Australia, a friend kindly made a list of recommendations for me. One of the things she said I cannot miss […]
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Bali Swings: Instagrammable locations in Indonesia
- Brad Wheal
- November 10, 2023
No visit to Bali is complete without a stop at the Bali Swings. You may have already seen this highly instagrammable spot, as its incredibly popular on social media. The Bali swings are a collection of swings, ziplines and even a bicycle on a tightrope that tourists can go on to get the best views […]
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Gardens by the Bay: A Must-Visit in Singapore
- Brad Wheal
- October 21, 2023
Whilst planning for my trip to Singapore, there were two spots I knew I had to visit. The Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, and Gardens by the Bay. Handily for me, both of these are within walking distance of one another, and even better just around the corner to my hotel. I had still […]
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Monkey Forest: Exploring Ubud’s Sanctuary
- Brad Wheal
- October 11, 2023
I arrived at the Monkey Forest in Ubud after a lot of talk about how it was an essential to visit. I had been travelling with family and we all had agreed to meet at 4:30 outside the entrance so we could explore together. A group of us had spent the morning exploring Ubud by […]
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Marina Bay Sands Skydeck, Singapores premier viewpoint
- Brad Wheal
- September 13, 2023
With just a short time frame in Singapore, I had to prioritise my time. I knew though that I had to visit the Marina Bay Sands Skydeck. This Observation Deck stands at 53 floors above sea level and offers unparalleled views of Singapore. I could not think of a more perfect first activity to do […]
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Singapore City: Know before you go
- Brad Wheal
- September 5, 2023
Singapore is a densely packed city with so much to offer. You can find one of Asia’s most popular destinations just off the Southern Coast of Malaysia. Many tourists stop off here on the way to Indonesia, having a little city break before relaxing by the beach. With so much to offer to make the […]
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