8 AMAZING Airlie Beach Day Trips (That Aren’t Sailing the Whitsundays)

8 AMAZING Airlie Beach Day Trips (That Aren’t Sailing the Whitsundays)

If you ask literally anyone what to do in Airlie Beach, they’ll probably say “Sail the Whitsundays!” And yeah, fair. Sailing around those islands is the main event. But Airlie isn’t just a boat launch pad, and let’s be real, you can only spend so long bobbing around on a catamaran before you need dry…

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center: My Honest Review in 2025

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center: My Honest Review in 2025

I just wrapped up my two-week Borneo adventure, and now I’m trying to pull together all sorts of guides and reviews based on my experience there, mainly because when I was planning my trip, I felt like there wasn’t much actual good information out there. Blog posts and travel guides were pretty limited, so now…

The 6 Best Things to Do in Sandakan Borneo: What I Loved & What You can Skip

The 6 Best Things to Do in Sandakan Borneo: What I Loved & What You can Skip

I’m going to assume you’re in Borneo for the same reason I was: the wildlife. Seeing wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants was at the very top of my list when I planned my trip to Borneo. The good news is, you can do all of that from here, Sandakan. The city was my…

Where to Stay in Kota Kinabalu Borneo: My Top Areas & Hotels in 2025

Where to Stay in Kota Kinabalu Borneo: My Top Areas & Hotels in 2025

Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to Borneo, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably flying into Kota Kinabalu too, at least that’s how my trip started. It was my first stop in Sabah, Borneo, and the beginning of my little adventure through the island. At the time, I had no idea what to expect,…

How to Get From Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (or Sepilok): My Travel Guide 2025

How to Get From Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (or Sepilok): My Travel Guide 2025

Getting from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is one of those classic Borneo travel routes most people end up doing at some point, especially if you’re here for the orangutans. I did the same. I flew into Kota Kinabalu without realizing I could’ve flown straight into Sandakan (rookie mistake), and then had to make my way…

Where to Stay in Airlie Beach: My TOP Areas and Hotels in 2025

Where to Stay in Airlie Beach: My TOP Areas and Hotels in 2025

Airlie Beach isn’t just the gateway to the Whitsundays, it’s a destination in its own right, packed with dreamy views, waterfront stays, and enough accommodation styles to suit every kind of traveler.  But where you stay can really change the type of vacation you have, Whether you’re car-free and want to be smack in the…

The Perfect 3 to 5 Day Airlie Beach Itinerary (What I Did & What I’d Add)

The Perfect 3 to 5 Day Airlie Beach Itinerary (What I Did & What I’d Add)

Airlie Beach is one of my favorite little beach towns in Australia. It’s chill, walkable, and has just enough going on to keep you entertained between Whitsundays adventures. Since it’s the main jumping-off point for island tours, sailing trips, and scenic flights, there’s a good chance it’s already on your East Coast itinerary. But how…