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Exploring Sydney Like a Boss on a Tight Budget

March 5, 2020 by Sophie AndersonLeave a Comment

Whenever someone mentions Sydney or any other Australian destination, probably the first thought is related to beauty, shortly followed by a question - ‘How to pay it?’ We know it and don’t worry, you’re not the first one. As I was living in Melbourne for three years, I’ve learned how to truly experience the culture and explore the place on a tight budget. After doing some research, I’ve managed to come up with an exciting way to explore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beer, Bridges, Caribbean, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Sydney, Walking tour

Underwater Exploration Institute, Bermuda – March 2020

March 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Underwater Exploration Institute is one of the must visit attractions on the island; their focus is on education and appreciation of the under water world which surrounds Bermuda. The diversity of sea life contained off Bermuda’s shores is remarkable. Bermuda exists because of an old volcano – the land on the island is a limestone cap covering the original lava from the volcano. The drop off is precipitous around the island – down several miles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Bermuda, Oyster, Scuba Diving, Sydney, Volcano

All Aboard the Australia Bandwagon

September 2, 2019 by Beth SeagerLeave a Comment

Sitting on a 17-hour flight I felt like an ungrateful child.  I had the opportunity to take an amazing trip halfway around the world. UK office blocks are full to the dropped-ceilings with dreams of Down Under. Australia had just never been on The List. My husband and I were visiting friends who had fallen in love with Sydney and emigrated.  I assumed it would be very similar to the UK, and when we landed, it was.  Everything is in English, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Britain, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Museum, Nightlife, Paradise, Restaurants, Sand, Shopping Mall, Sydney, Taxi, Traffic

Vanessa Pirotta, Whale Researcher

December 16, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

I first stumbled across Vanessa Pirotta's fascinating work involving whales through Twitter. She is an Australian based wild life conservationist working with cetaceans (a word that refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises). Her investigative work has led her to locations around the world collecting various data. She is most known for her research in collecting whale snot through the use of a customized collection system carried by drones. She is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Beach, Britain, Dolphin, England, Ireland, Journey, Machu Picchu, Madagascar, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Peru, Photography, Queensland, Seafood, Sydney, Whales, Wildlife

Budget Things To Do In Sydney, Australia

January 2, 2018 by A Couple for the Road3 Comments

Sydney is a city people save up to see, and spend years waiting for the opportunity. With great culture and beautiful scenery, it's no wonder why Sydney is so popular. However, it's also a large city that can be daunting to visit if you haven't planned on how to save for the trip or how to budget for the expense that Sydney can bring. No matter how long you're staying, however, you can enjoy a wonderful time in Sydney on a budget by enjoying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Culture, Fishing, History, Ireland, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Restaurants, Sydney, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zoo

5 Australian Road Trips That Guarantee An Adventure

October 4, 2016 by Romalyn CLeave a Comment

Wide, open roads, perfect weather, and gorgeous landscapes come together to make Australia the perfect destination for a road trip. There’s a reason tourists and foreigners prefer touring this country on four wheels. Once you grab a car and set off on the road, it just feels like the country was meant to be explored this way. Here are the five most adventurous road trips you can take down under. Tasmanian Loop Tasmania is a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Beach, Canyon, Desert, Great Barrier Reef, Journey, Queensland, Road Trip, Sydney, Whales, Wildlife

From Gourmet Eating to Fishing for Gourmet Lobsters – Cape Breton’s Seafood Bounty

September 13, 2016 by Habeeb Salloum1 Comment

By Habeeb Salloum and Muna Salloum ----------- We were excited and so were our stomachs as we headed out for a three-day tour of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s paradise isle. Leaving our immaculate 4-star hotel, Sydney’s Hampton Inn, we made our way through Cape Breton’s green coastline to Indian Brooks. The scene before us was breathtaking. We continued and a few kilometers later, reached the panoramic Lookout of St. Ann’s with seven more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Colorado, Culture, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Mountain Climbing, Music, North America, Paradise, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Sydney

Ian Cumming, Entrepreneur & Founder Travel Massive

August 21, 2016 by Dave5 Comments

I have attended select Travel Massive events in Los Angeles for several years now (Los Angeles has a healthy community of such startups) and was pleasantly surprised to meet the founder, Ian Cumming in Bangkok earlier this year. I highly respect Ian's work in creating this organization and what it now offers for those in the travel industry holding monthly meetups in more then 70 cities world wide. Their events are excellent opportunities for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Film, Germany, India, Interview, London, Los Angeles, Meetup, Sailing, San Francisco, Sydney, Technology, Toronto

The Microbrewery Revolution

July 21, 2016 by Emma BellucciLeave a Comment

Top 5 reasons why you should skip the local pub and visit a microbrewery in Australia The craft beer revolution is upon us and it is about time. Microbreweries are popping up all over Australia introducing locals and travellers alike to some punch packing craft beers made right here on Aussie soil. Long an established haunt for Americans, the microbrewery promises the beer enthusiast an array of unique beer blends made from speciality hops and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Australia, Beach, Beer, Bridges, Bus Travel, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Sydney, Walking tour

Australia, My Whirlwind Tour, West to East

December 22, 2015 by Megan Smith1 Comment

Australia is such a large country, making the decision to visit a very important and exciting one. It is key that you narrow down the exact places/cities that you want to visit in order to plan your best course of travel. When I travelled Australia back in 2012, I stuck primarily to several stops - hopping off in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide over an 8 week period. Here are my top things to do in each city. Perth: As the capital of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Food and Wine, London, Markets, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Queensland, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sydney, Vineyards

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