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Exploring Queensland's Spectacular Western Scenic Rim

After a chilly Melbourne winter, we’ve been doing a spot of desk dreaming of getaways in warmer Northern climates. Enter, our Brisbane contributor Jo Hoban, with this epic travel experience in Queensland’s southeast!

Having recently hiked the iconic Spicers two-day Scenic Rim Trail, Jo was bubbling with enthusiasm for the western Scenic Rim region, just over an hour’s drive inland from Brisbane. While there have been devastating bushfires in some parts of the Scenic Rim recently, this section has luckily avoided the burn so far.

Jo, along with photographer, Mindi Cooke, showcase some appealing stops for exploring, eating, drinking, and shopping, from Kalbar to Spicers Peak.

The Cottage Of An Old Sea Captain Gets A Fresh Look

It is a special kind of place that can make an inner-city location feel like a remote get-away. Granted, this Captains Cottage is located in Hobart’s CBD rather than bustling New York… but never-the-less, this site is a perfect hideaway in the middle of it all!

We chat with Kylie Breaker about finding her perfect Hobart ‘bolthole’, and sharing the historic  home with guests. Land ahoy!

Check International Travel Off Your Bucket List

Check International Travel Off Your Bucket ListInternational travel tops the bucket lists of many aspiring travelers. However, two-thirds of Americans aren’t ready for international travel because onl

Seven Incredible Tiny Eco Getaways

TravelSeven Incredible Tiny Eco Getaways

BubbleTent Australia

Inspired by a stargazing trip to Lake Tekapo, the creator of Bubbletent returned to Australia with an idea to build accommodation ‘without a darned roof in the way.’ The Bubbletent was born, and the completely transparent home offers views in EVERY direction. The owners explain that the exact location of the Bubbletent is secret to protect the privacy and seclusion of guests, but its ‘roughly halfway between Mudgee and Lithgow, overlooking Capertree Valley’, which is home to 1/3 of all Australian bird species! There are three Bubbletents to choose from, all inflated by an eco-turbine powered by batteries and solar power.  An unprecedented opportunity to ‘experience a sunset, then the curtain of the cosmos peeling back to unveil the blanket of stars.’

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Caper Tree Valley
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The ‘Leo’ Bubbletent, overlooking Capertee Valley. Photo – Mayumi Iwasaka.


Bubbletent by day and night. Photo – Mayumi Iwasaka (left), Saeed Sourati (right).


The Coastal Pavilions at Freycinet Lodge, designed by Liminal Studio. Photo – Dianna Snape.


Cosy inside and curving exteriors. Photo – Dianna Snape.


Tasmanian timber lines the pavilions. Photo – Dianna Snape.


The Blue Derby Pod Rides in Tasmania. Photo – Ben Cirulis.


Eco pods, hidden in Tasmanian bushland. Photo – Ben Cirulis.


A curved and wrapped pod, with dreamy forest views. Photo – courtesy Blue Derby Pods Ride.


A bed with a view! Photo – Adam Gibson.


Meet Jude! An off-grid cabin in Adelaide Hills. Photo – courtesy CABN.


Solar powered, off-grid delight! Photo – courtesy CABN.


The Faraway Dome, in drought stricken Warialda, NSW. Photo – courtesy Faraway Domes.


The geodesic domes offer a environmentally aware glamping experience. Photo – Faraway Domes.


Get into the wild…with In 2 The Wild! Photo – courtesy In 2 The Wild.


Minimal luxury in dreamy locations. Photo – courtesy In 2 The Wild.


Unshackle yourself from the business of modern life with Unyoked. Photo – Sammy Hawker.


Located outside of Melbourne and Sydney, these easy escapes are easily achievable, even for the biggest city slicker! Photo – Sammy Hawker.

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