November 17, 2016
Dubai is perfect layover destination and with one of the world’s busiest airports it’s no surprise that many travellers find themselves spending some time in this incredible city. We spent 48 hours in Dubai discovering everything it has to offer. With only two days to spend I put together my must see/do list and came up with the following:…
November 9, 2016
Hong Kong is the gateway to Asia and buzzes with a vibrant culture of east meets west, old and new. As an expat living here it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind, but with a friend visiting soon I set out to rediscover what makes this city tick. Here are all the must see places…
November 2, 2016
Jess’s Guide to the Great Barrier Reef Put your hand up if the Great Barrier Reef is on your bucket list! It is hands down one of my favourite places on earth. I was lucky enough to spend years with this natural wonder in my back yard and I am always asked what the best experiences are. Where are your…
October 19, 2016
Pristine waters, warm temperatures, good food and great hospitality. The perfect combination to a great diving holiday. I’m always looking for dive trip inspiration. Let me know your favourite scuba spot in the comments. Ideal Itinerary- 4 nights Day 1: Early flight to Manila in time for the lunchtime flight to Legazpi. Transfer to Ticao Island Resort and in theory you should be sipping a…
September 29, 2016
Welcome to Expat Getaways I’m Jess and together with my husband Andrew we’ll be sharing our latest trips and travel advice! Head over to About Us to read more. What is it? Expat Getaways is a travel blog full of itineraries for trips that we have taken from our base here in Hong Kong and travel hacks to make…