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Whitsundays bareboat yacht charter – FAQ

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How much does a week in Nouméa really cost?

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Why are language apps so useless?

Row of overwater bungalows
New Caledonia

Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort

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New Caledonia Wildlife

Can sea snakes swim upstairs?

Updated on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025Australia Sailing Whitsundays

Whitsundays bareboat yacht charter – FAQ

Catamarans anchored at Whitehaven Beach

How much does a Whitsundays bareboat charter really cost? These were our actual costs in Sep-2022. Flights will vary depending on the time of year …

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Updated on April 27, 2025March 22, 2025New Caledonia

How much does a week in Nouméa really cost?

List of all actual costs from a week in Noumea staying in an overwater bungalow, including flights, food, accommodation and transfers.

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Updated on May 25, 2025March 1, 2025Languages

Why are language apps so useless?

My most recent foreign language attempt has been to learn Japanese for our upcoming trip in May. First I tried with Duolingo. The first unit …

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Row of overwater bungalows
Updated on April 27, 2025February 10, 2024New Caledonia

Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort

This post contains affiliate links. When I started planning my honeymoon, my first thought was of the Maldives. An overwater bungalow surrounded by sparkling, pristine …

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Sea snake in water
Updated on April 27, 2025January 28, 2024New Caledonia Wildlife

Can sea snakes swim upstairs?

Yes! Well, I guess once they’re out of the water they are climbing or crawling but, yes, they can get upstairs. I hadn’t really expected …

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Purple and orange sunset over water
Updated on April 27, 2025January 28, 2024New Caledonia

Top 8 travel tips for visiting Noumea

1. Stay in an overwater bungalow
2. Eat!
3. Don’t touch the sea snakes
4. Go to the supermarket
5. Learn some French
6. Download Google maps for offline use
7. Check if there are any cruise ships in town during your trip
8. Leave plenty of time for airport security when departing Noumea

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Updated on January 27, 2024April 23, 2023Australia Sailing Whitsundays

Essential items to pack for a Whitsundays bareboat yacht charter

Detailed packing list for a Whitsundays bareboat yacht charter, including:
Sailing gear
For the boat
Swimming stuff
Entertainment
Photography gear
Clothing

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Updated on January 27, 2024April 11, 2023Nepal Trekking

Everything you need to know for the trek to Everest Base Camp – Luxury Edition

Summary of guide book on Amazon.com covering preparation and ‘luxury’ trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

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Updated on January 27, 2024April 3, 2023Australia Food

Top 6 places to visit in Rutherglen for foodies

Top 6 recommendations for wineries, restaurants and cafes in Rutherglen, in regional Victoria. Also includes bonus travel tips for visitors.

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Updated on January 27, 2024February 20, 2023Australia Sailing Whitsundays

Everything you need to provision a bareboat yacht charter in the Whitsundays

Provisioning (or, you know, catering) for a yacht charter is tricky business. Storage space is limited so you don’t want to go overboard (sorry), but you also don’t want to waste precious cruising time travelling back to shore to re-stock your supplies. Get tips on whether to self-cater or use a provisioning service and what to buy.

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Hi! I'm Kat

I’m a keen traveller and photographer based in Sydney, Australia. I've travelled to 22 countries and the list of places to go next just keeps growing!

I’ve put together this blog to showcase my favourite photos from my travels and to share the useful information I’ve learned along the way.

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