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5 Best Cafes in Perth

With cafe culture in Perth steadily growing, this Western Australian city has become home to a number of popular cafe spots and is steadily introducing trendy cafes in all of suburban Perth. If you know me, you know that I could easily spend all day in a cafe. I've been living in suburbia for the last three months and have done my fair share of cafe hopping within the 'burbs around me, between the beach suburbs all the way into West Leederville, finding everything from cafes specializing in healthy vegan brunch to the tastiest coffee, the best lattes[...]

Australia, Guides + Itineraries, Travel

The Sunset Coast: Your Guide to The Best Beaches in Perth

My decision to begin my year in Australia in Perth, WA was completely spur of the moment. I didn't know much about Western Australia in general and nothing about Perth other than it being the most isolated city in the country. One thing I had heard from people who had made the effort to see WA was that they believed it to be one of the most beautiful parts of Australia and that I wouldn't regret it. So, off I went, once again, to a place I never thought I would see.Turns out, Perth has some of the most stunning natural beaches in Australia and I hav[...]

Australia, Guides + Itineraries, Travel

Margaret River: 2 Days In Western Australia’s Wine Region

If you've ever come to Perth you'll have heard of Margaret River, Western Australia's wine region - a popular place for locals and tourists to visit for a getaway when in need of a break from city life. With vineyards around every corner, quaint small towns and beautiful scenery of everything from rolling farmland to forests to the sea, Margaret River has a little something for everyone.If you have a weekend to spare, I'd recommend staying one night in Margaret River and one night in Dunsborough. Margaret River itself is a great place if your main f[...]

Australia, Travel

Day Trips From Perth: Honeymoon Pool + Black Diamond Lake in Wellington National Park

Wellington National Park, home to Honeymoon Pool and Black Diamond Lake, is just over two hours south of Perth and the perfect trip to make for a day (or a weekend!) out of the city. I'd class both Honeymoon Pool and Black Diamond Lake as swimming spots that every water baby needs to adventure to. On a Sunday morning we packed up our little car and took off, four girls and a ton of music for our first of many day trips from Perth. First stop - Honeymoon Pool! Honeymoon Pool is a wide swimming hole that rests beside Honeymoon Pool Campsite - a tranquil camping a[...]