In order to see as much of Australia as I possibly can, I typically resort to the skills I picked up as a backpacker to save money. Australia is not considered a budget travel destination, but it is definitely a country worth splurging in order to experience. However, it doesn’t have to break the bank… not really. Just be sure […]
In case you didn’t know, I am American, but I came to Australia because of a nice Aussie bloke I met over in Europe. When I arrived, I did the whole work and holiday visa thing, but the idea was always in the back of my mind that we needed to prepare for the partner visa if we wanted to […]
Australia is the exotic country that can provide the perfect backdrop to just about any wedding style. Whether you’re looking for the pristine beach setting, a romantic vineyard landscape or a contrasting and rugged red outback scene, there is a location and a means to make that special dream wedding day a reality. For those wanting a small, quaint beach […]
The hottest location in Sydney for a night or a week stay is right down near the Sydney Opera House. Not only does accommodation near the Opera House give you glorious views, it also puts you right next to the beautiful Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, the Rocks district and the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain. Visitors […]
Taking the time to learn about the Aboriginal culture is just as much an important experience as visiting the Great Barrier Reef or exploring the outback when taking a trip Down Under. Tropical North Queensland just so happens to be a part of the country that hosts a number of Aboriginal tours and experiences that enchant visitors and teach the […]
Remember when I posted the 6 best beaches in Australia not too long ago? I do especially because it was a difficult task to whittle down a list of thousands of potential great Aussie beaches into one tiny list of six. Well, I’m about to do the same with surfing spots in Australia even though those 30,000 kilometers of coastline […]
When it comes to experiencing the local culture, it really doesn’t get much more Australian than taking part in an Aussie barbie. For years now, it has been part of many jokes when talking about Australia for people to break out the old “throw another shrimp on the barbie” line brought about from a Paul Hogan advertisement in the early […]
The best way to explore a new city is to get on your feet. Walking brings you face-to-face with shops, people and landmarks like you could never experience by a hop-on hop-off bus or taxi ride. You’ll smell the smells, whether those be good or bad, hear the sounds and interact. Let’s not also forget about the exercise benefits that […]
Australia’s outback is a land of extremes, and in the summer months it can see summer temperatures in the 50s (Celsius). The outback also has many areas of intense opal mining, such as that of Coober Pedy and White Cliffs. Because of the mining, a small number of bold and entrepreneurial people have challenged themselves to live in this intense […]
Sydney, or Australia for that matter, is not the type of place where you expect rain… loads of rain. Unfortunately, this past year has been one of the wettest in decades, and that means any would-be traveler to Sydney may have to deal a little bit here and there with a drizzle or downpour. Just this last week, many Sydney […]
