Imagine a journey that perfectly combines your passions, whether it's the thrill of watching a live cricket, the adrenaline of adventure sports or savouring world class culinary delights. Saiyami Kher's recent trip to Australia was exactly that, a dream come true. From diving into the Great Barrier Reef to experiencing the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, her trip to the land down under was more than just a vacation. Australia's landscapes, cities and vibe left her awestruck at every turn.

She recounts moments that made her trip unforgettable, shares the travel hacks she lives by and adds a few new destinations to her evergrowing bucket list. Read on.

AUSTRALIA CALLING

I chose Australia as my year-end destination because I was keen on exploring the country. My film Ghoomer premiered there, so I had a soft spot for the place. Our world premiere had happened in Australia. At that time, I'd gone only for one day. I remember it being a super long flight. I also came back within a day. But the trip was special. Then, I was invited by Tourism Australia in January last year. They offered me the opportunity to watch the Australian Open. Everyone knows I love sports, so they had called me to watch the match. I spent time only in Melbourne last year. This year, they called me back again to watch the Australia-India cricket match.

On boxing day i.e. December 26 They curated a fantastic itinerary for me as well. I was in the country from December 11 to December 28, 2024, around 17 to 18 days. I love Australia because of all the adventure and outdoor activities you get to do there.

CRICKET MANIA

Interestingly, it was a solo trip this time. But during my visit to Brisbane, I was with a group to see the India vs Australia cricket match.

There was Sara Tendulkar, Ishaan Khatter, Mini Mathur, Kabir Khan and Prachi Desai at The Gabba.