Holding a Koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a Must When Visiting Brisbane

When traveling to a new country for the first time, there are certain activities that are an absolute must. For Brisbane, it’s visiting Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and holding a koala. And not only can you hold a koala at Lone Pine, but you can also feed kangaroos and see so many other unique animals and reptiles.

But first, let’s dive into how you can go about snagging your spot for the koala hold, because the process can be a little tricky. After an unsuccessful first try, I got some helpful advice from a staff member and was able to hold a koala the next day.

There's a Whole Lot to do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

You know that cozy and comforting feeling you get when watching Hallmark movies during the holidays? Well, that’s exactly how it feels stepping foot in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It starts from the minute you land at the airport, which feels just like a cabin in the woods. After a quick 15 minute drive, you’ve arrived to the Town Square where boutiques, amazing food, and Jackson Hole’s world famous bar awaits.

Travel, Travel Tips, Things to do, OutdoorsCassidy MilanJanuary 18, 2023Jackson Hole, travel, travel tips, travel guide, wyoming, things to doComment

Wine Not Visit Napa Valley: Best Wineries and Restaurants

There’s truly no place like Napa Valley, California. From the beautiful vineyards, amazing wine, and delicious food, nothing compares to Wine Country has to offer. It’s the perfect, quiet and peaceful getaway to reset, slow down, and just enjoy the sunny California sun with a glass of wine in hand. I’ve been to Napa three times and it never disappoints.

Here are my top wineries and restaurants that I highly recommend checking out. And a piece of advice from personal experience and from tour guides in Napa: book 2 wineries a day (anything more than that will wear you out and you won’t make it to dinner *wink wink*)

Here are my top wineries and restaurants that I highly recommend checking out:

Luxury Shopping in Europe (Barcelona, Spain): What you Need to get the Discount (VAT Refund)

“Shopping in Europe is so much cheaper.” For the longest, I’ve always heard about the benefits of shopping in Europe, but it wasn’t until my recent trip to Spain that I got to experience it firsthand (well, sort of). I say sort of, because while I did some light research about designer shopping and discounts before my trip, I never read anything detailing what you actually need to fully reap the benefits.

Your passport.

If you plan on buying any designer items while in Europe, you need to physically bring your passport with you to the store to be able to get the VAT (value added tax) refund.