Author Archives: Oliver Smith

Solo Travel in Sydney: Is it Safe and What are the Best Group Tours?

By Oliver Smith3 March 2026Blog, travel

Solo travel in Sydney: Is it safe, and which group tours are best? The hard truth is – yes, Sydney is one of the safest big cities in Australia for solo travellers. And when you join the right small group, you can explore with a whole lot more confidence. I’ve spent years working with solo

Melbourne to Phillip Island: Is the Penguin Parade Suitable for Toddlers?

By Oliver Smith14 February 2026Blog, travel

Melbourne to Phillip Island: Is the Penguin Parade a good idea for Toddlers? – It’s a question that every other parent is probably asking themselves right about now, usually after you’ve just booked your accommodation and are wondering how on earth your 3-year-old is going to make it through the entire night without falling asleep