Author Archives: mpmtravels

Adelaide is a city bursting with excitement. Known for its culinary scene with bold flavors and prepared with fresh produce, myriad of festivals and events held year round, abundance of cultural experiences, blissful beaches, and access to the rolling hills of the wine region, you can be sure there are tons of things to do […]

Busselton is most famous for being the gateway to the Margaret River region, a luscious area where wine, craft beer, gourmet food, beaches and surfing are part of daily life. But you should not use Busselton as a pit stop, there are so many things to do in this town that you will find it […]

Kiama, NSW, is one of the most idyllic small coastal towns south of Sydney. It’s known for its iconic Kiama Blowhole, a cliffside cavern where seawater shoots into the air during rough tides, but there are so many more things to do in Kiama it’s worth visiting for more than a day trip from Sydney. […]

Ahh Rome, the Eternal City. I certainly feel like I will love Rome for eternity, but unfortunately, we only had three days to spend there last summer with our daughters. I have visited Rome before, and was so excited to take Craig and our girls there to experience the city for the first time and […]

Ireland has a special place in our hearts. I fondly remember our time living in Dublin back in 2003 on a working holiday visa, and we’ve returned many times since on short vacations and to catch up with old friends. Having experienced the country from both a traveler and local perspective, what we’ve learned is […]

New York in the summer can be incredible hot and humid, plus it’s considered the high season so you can expect higher prices and large crowds. If you’re planning a New York summer, then you’re going to want to go in prepared, otherwise you’ll find yourself standing in long queues, exhausted by the heat, and […]

It’s no secret that Los Angeles is a playground for tourists, with so many big-ticket attractions and iconic places to see. From the Hollywood Walk of Fame to Universal Studios Hollywood to the Santa Monica Pier, the city is packed full of world-famous landmarks. But what if you don’t want to see the big ticket […]