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A Guide to the Enchanting Redwood Forest of Warburton
Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 6/14/20 Australia, Victoria The Common Wanderer 6/14/20

A Guide to the Enchanting Redwood Forest of Warburton

Once a hidden gem of the Yarra Valley, the Warburton Redwood Forest is now a major tourist attraction and one of the more popular day trips from Melbourne. Our guide covers how to get there, what to do, how to visit responsibly, and more.

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That Time We Got Engaged in Nepal: The Best Day of Our Lives
Asia, Featured, Nepal, Personal The Common Wanderer 5/25/20 Asia, Featured, Nepal, Personal The Common Wanderer 5/25/20

That Time We Got Engaged in Nepal: The Best Day of Our Lives

Read the story of how we got engaged in our favourite country, Nepal, overlooking the incredible Annapurna Ranges.

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The Time We Jumped 160m Into a Canyon: Adventures at The Last Resort Nepal
Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 5/22/20 Asia, Nepal The Common Wanderer 5/22/20

The Time We Jumped 160m Into a Canyon: Adventures at The Last Resort Nepal

One of the most exhilarating experiences in Nepal can be had at The Last Resort, where adrenaline-fuelled activities are the name of the game. Read how we faced our fears and jumped 160m into a canyon, and how you can do the same!

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A Guide To Józsefváros, Budapest's Hipster District 8
Europe, Hungary The Common Wanderer 5/21/20 Europe, Hungary The Common Wanderer 5/21/20

A Guide To Józsefváros, Budapest's Hipster District 8

Budapest’s hipster district, Józsefváros, is an underrated gem full of great food, hipster bars, historical sights and beautiful architecture. Here’s our guide to the 8th District, including what to see, eat and do.

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Everything We Love About Südtirol: 8 Reasons to Visit South Tyrol
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/14/20 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/14/20

Everything We Love About Südtirol: 8 Reasons to Visit South Tyrol

South Tyrol is a dream destination for us, and considering all we can do during COVID-19 is dream, we thought it was time we shared everything we love about South Tyrol - and all the reasons you need to visit this Italian alpine utopia for yourself once all of this is over!

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THE MONTHLY #6: When the world turned upside down
Personal The Common Wanderer 4/15/20 Personal The Common Wanderer 4/15/20

THE MONTHLY #6: When the world turned upside down

Each month, we jot down a personal wrap of our travels, life updates, and general happenings in the life of The Common Wanderer - this is our update for April 2020.

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17 super useful skiing tips for first time skiers
Austria The Common Wanderer 4/14/20 Austria The Common Wanderer 4/14/20

17 super useful skiing tips for first time skiers

First time skier heading out on your maiden ski trip?! Awesome! From what to buy and what to rent to whether ski lessons are necessary and how to stay standing, these skiing tips for beginners have you covered.

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9 Fantastic Things to do in Yangon (+ our 2-day Yangon itinerary)
Asia, Myanmar The Common Wanderer 3/25/20 Asia, Myanmar The Common Wanderer 3/25/20

9 Fantastic Things to do in Yangon (+ our 2-day Yangon itinerary)

Looking for things to do in Yangon? From the Shwedagon Pagoda to the city’s hidden gems, our guide covers the best Yangon sightseeing, and includes a perfect 2-day Yangon itinerary with where to stay, what to eat, and more!

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Beginner’s nerves and skiers highs: learning to ski in Vorarlberg, Austria
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/21/20 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/21/20

Beginner’s nerves and skiers highs: learning to ski in Vorarlberg, Austria

We recently spent a week learning to ski in Vorarlberg, Austria’s alpine winter wonderland. From the beginner slopes of Ifen to the hidden gem of Großes Walsertal biosphere’s Faschina ski area, these are the skiing adventures of two Aussies in Austria.

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When the World Turned White: Snowshoeing in Vorarlberg, Austria
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/16/20 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/16/20

When the World Turned White: Snowshoeing in Vorarlberg, Austria

We recently spent a week exploring the winter wonderland that is Vorarlberg, Austria, where a snowshoe hike through the snowy landscapes of Kleinwalsertal inspired childlike wonder and became a memorable adventure.

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Things to see and do in Slovenia, Europe's green heart
Slovenia, Travel Guides, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/22/20 Slovenia, Travel Guides, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/22/20

Things to see and do in Slovenia, Europe's green heart

Our curated guide to Europe’s underrated gem features the best things to do in Slovenia, as well as our top accommodation and food recommendations, and a few other useful tips for your visit.

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A Guide to India's Magical City of Lakes, Udaipur
Asia, india, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/14/20 Asia, india, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/14/20

A Guide to India's Magical City of Lakes, Udaipur

Looking for a place to chill out after the chaos of Rajasthan and India? Romantic and relaxed Udaipur is the perfect place. Here are our favourite things to do in Udaipur, plus advice on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get there.

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THE MONTHLY #5: We achieved a huge goal!
Personal The Common Wanderer 12/21/19 Personal The Common Wanderer 12/21/19

THE MONTHLY #5: We achieved a huge goal!

Each month, we jot down a personal wrap of our travels, life updates, and general happenings in the life of The Common Wanderer. Here’s our update for November 2019.

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Where to stay in Cape Town: a guide to airbnbs, hotels, and hostels
South Africa The Common Wanderer 12/10/19 South Africa The Common Wanderer 12/10/19

Where to stay in Cape Town: a guide to airbnbs, hotels, and hostels

Looking for where to stay in Cape Town? This guide has you covered, including the best suburbs to stay in Cape Town and why, along with our personal airbnb, hostel, and hotel recommendations!

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A Guide to Bo Kaap, the Rainbow Heart of Cape Town
South Africa, Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/19 South Africa, Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/19

A Guide to Bo Kaap, the Rainbow Heart of Cape Town

This ultimate guide to Bo Kaap covers one of Cape Town’s oldest and most fascinating multicultural areas, including its history, things to know, what to do and see there, and how to visit respectfully!

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19 Incredible Things to do in South Tyrol in the Summer
Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/25/19 Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/25/19

19 Incredible Things to do in South Tyrol in the Summer

Here’s our definitive list of things to do in South Tyrol during summer. Discover famous natural attractions, beautiful towns, incredible wineries, epic hiking and regions the best food.

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11 Incredible Cape Town Day Tours you Can’t Miss
Africa, South Africa The Common Wanderer 11/17/19 Africa, South Africa The Common Wanderer 11/17/19

11 Incredible Cape Town Day Tours you Can’t Miss

Cape Town is full of amazing things to do, and these are our recommended best Cape Town day tours, taking in Table Mountain, the Winelands, Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope, and more!

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THE MONTHLY #4: Our first holiday in four years!
Personal The Common Wanderer 11/15/19 Personal The Common Wanderer 11/15/19

THE MONTHLY #4: Our first holiday in four years!

Each month, we jot down a personal wrap of our travels, life updates, and general happenings in the life of The Common Wanderer.

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8 incredible things to do in Småland, Sweden’s southern gem
Europe, Sweden, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/12/19 Europe, Sweden, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/12/19

8 incredible things to do in Småland, Sweden’s southern gem

Curious traveller searching for a taste of ‘real Sweden’? Discover the breathtaking natural beauty, cultural experiences, mouthwatering food, and thriving design and innovation scene of Sweden’s southern gem with this guide to 8 incredible things to do in Småland.

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Our 7-day Dolomites Itinerary: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide
Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/8/19 Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/8/19

Our 7-day Dolomites Itinerary: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide

Discover the best of the Dolomites with our 7-day Dolomites road trip itinerary. Uncover the best of this stunning Italian region, including major attractions, best hikes, and where to eat, and more.

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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