They have fringes a 1980s pop star would covet and cute, fluffy feet, so why wouldn’t you want to see a Highland Cow (aka a Hairy Coo) on your trip to Scotland? And the good news is you don’t necessarily have to be in the Scottish countryside to find one. Here’s how to see a Highland Cow near Glasgow.
Nature and Animals
Yamato Koriyama, the Cute Goldfish Themed Town Near Nara
Yamato Koriyama is an easy 20-minute train ride from Nara. The town is famous for cultivating goldfish – and they’re leaning into their reputation with all sorts of goldfish-themed sights to spot around the town. Here’s what to keep an eye out for… The Station I started my walk around Yamato Koriyama from the JR …
Don’t Miss The Dingo Encounter at Bargo Dingo Sanctuary
If you’re looking for something fun to do to break the journey between Sydney and the Southern Highlands, we have the perfect suggestion – a trip to the Bargo Dingo Sanctuary where dingo cuddling is the order of the day.
Where to See Kangaroos in Perth
One of my fondest travel memories was visiting a beer garden in Germany frequented by deer – we drank steins, they nibbled grass – it was great. So when I read that the John Forrest Tavern and its beer garden of friendly kangaroos near Perth, Western Australia was probably the best place to see kangaroos …
How to Get To the Manly Wormhole
The Manly Wormhole is a pretty rock formation close to the Sydney suburb of Manly, but, if you don’t have the right directions you’ll never find it. Here’s what you need to know…
The Best Place to Swim With Dolphins Near Sydney
Did you know that dolphins are attracted to people singing? Neither did I until I got chatting to my friend and journalist Niki Waldegrave about her experience swimming with dolphins in Nelson Bay about two and a half hours drive from Sydney. Thankfully she was so thrilled with her day out with the pointy-nosed ones and Dolphin Swim Australia she said she’d write it about it for me…so, here goes.
Walking Alpacas on the Isle of Wight – cuteness overload
If you’re heading to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight then why not add a spot of alpaca walking to your itinerary. Here’s where to give it a try – and what you need to know before you do.
Is it Stinky? The Sensory Tour at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.
The Sensory Tour is one of the many tours held at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens – but it might be the most fun one. Here’s what you need to know…
Love Wombats? You Have to See Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary
There’s a few places in Australia you can see a wombat – but not too many where you can actually cuddle one. Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary is one of them. Here’s what you need to know…
How to Visit Ainoshima: Fukuoka’s Cute Cat Island
Japan has several cat islands, but one of the easiest to reach is Ainoshima, which is a simple day trip from the major city of Fukuoka. Here’s what you need to know…