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Tucked away in the leafy streets, hidden from Hanois Old Quarter cacophony lies the exquisite Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), our favourite attraction in Hanoi.Established in 1070 to honour and teach the learnings of Chinese philosopher Confucius, the Temple of Literature is spread across a larg...

In between growing babies (well, its just Mim on that one), weve been super busy building @wandererstudio.co, our boutique content production agency based here in Australia (well, Victoria mostly!).We specialise in creating high-end digital content (photo + video) for tourism, hospitality and arc...

The hidden corners of Santorini Santorini wasn't our favourite Greek Island - it was far too showy and busy for our tastes, but despite the negatives, one thing we did love was exploring and finding our own little corners of beauty. Even in Oia, laneways off the well worn marble paths hide the cu...

Sunsets in Naoussa Naoussa, on Paros Island, is postcard-perfect in every way. It's where wooden boats bob in the harbour and octopuses dry like garlands in the sun, bougainvillaea straddles the walls of storied, cobbled laneways, while the elegant and well-heeled glide along the candle-lit harbo...

Each night, Hoi An becomes a kaliedescope of colour and light as the evening lantern release begins. Thousands of people board the traditional wooden boats to release a lantern into the river for good luck. While it looks beautiful, we intentionally did not participate. Why, you ask? Pollution, a...

Snapshots from Firenze Below is a short list of what to see and where to eat in Florence - some obvious things, but lots of hidden gems we discovered by simply getting lost! But also, our free Florence Guide is now live on the blog and has everything you need to enjoy the best of the city, includ...

Summer snapshots from Ammoudi Bay, Santorini.Connected to Oia by about 300 steps from Oia Castle, this quaint former fishing village is set into the famous red cliffs and is filled with gorgeously rustic fish tavernas and oh-so-Greek vibes.With one of Santorinis best swimming spots hidden behind ...

A Montepulciano love story Wine lovers will know of Montepulciano (it produces maybe the best red on the planet ) but the historic town itself is one of the greatest places we've ever stepped foot in.... cobbled piazzas, hidden alleys, aesthetic nooks, and some wonderful food.We're yet to write o...

You, me, cocktails by the sea in Ahangama?@abode.bythebeachFor Ahangama's best cocktails, food and more, check out our Ahangama Guide on the blog!: Shot on the @sonyalpha A7RV and edited with our custom presets @thecommonwanderer.shop...#IChoseToWander#TCWPresets...#ahangama #ahangamabeach #srila...

Save this Hoi An guide for your Vietnam trip planning WHAT TO SEE: There's a heap to see, but start by exploring the Old Town, visiting Fujian Assembly Hall and historic merchant houses, and temples, sampling food in Hoi An Markets, a day trip to My Son Sanctuary & Hue Citadel, and relax at An Na...

Naxos is an island that doesnt need to dance around for tourists.Its beauty is unabashed, rugged, and real. Its barefoot beaches are sprawling and untamed, its villages quiet and authentic, and its capital, Chora, is sleepy and historic.Its the Greece of years past. Of sleepy coves and hidden tav...

The most perfect tiny home stay: Stella the Stargazer This roving tiny home spends a few months a year in regions around Vic, and we recently got to enjoy her for two beautiful nights at Delatite Winery in the High Country. The best part? The dreamiest cloud bed that opens out to the skies to bec...