Every region of Australia offers something unique to tourists. One of the best places to visit in South Australia is the town of McLaren Vale. It has a number of attractions including some of the region’s oldest wineries and breweries along with breathtaking landscapes. Here are seven reasons why you should plan your next trip to this beautiful town: 1. Fantastic Wine McLaren Vale is the oldest wine-producing region in southern … [Read more...]
Travelling and living in Melbourne, Australia
Several years ago I spent a year travelling and living in Melbourne, Australia. One of Australia's great cities - it is not to big and not to small either. And I was attracted to the friendly people; it wasn't hard to make new friends at all. My time in the country was quite an adventure - living in a new place with new sights, sounds, and experiences. It did remind me of my time in Canada a little bit - with numerous similarities between … [Read more...]
Places to visit on the gold coast 2020
A trip to Queensland should be full of fun, excitement, and adventure and the best things to do on the Gold Coast are all this and more! Discover the greatest Gold Coast activities and make the most of your holiday. Gold Coast Amusement Parks Some of the most popular attractions on the Gold Coast are the amusement parks. There are several of them, and each is unique. There’s Warner Bros. Movie World, with rides and rollercoasters inspired … [Read more...]
The Trip to the Desert
After visiting the original Ballarat in Australia about 90 minutes outside of Melbourne earlier this year, I got the urge to visit it's tiny relative in the Mojave Desert, California. I drove across what looked like a salt plane - some rare recent rain had muddied the road and left my windshield covered in white droplets. I pulled into the old town, originally founded in 1897, it's boom was a few short years before the nearby mine shut down in … [Read more...]
Ballarat, California – May 2020
Not to be mistaken for the original Ballarat in Australia (which is still a thriving city and a popular tourist destination), this Ballarat was named after the Australian town by an Australian miner. Originally founded in 1897, it provided services and accommodation for miners working several mines in the nearby vicinity. Its peak population was around 500 - like other remote gold mining towns, once the gold began to play out, the population … [Read more...]
Setting your Sights on Singapore
Singapore Island is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. It is also one of the wealthiest South East Asian countries. The city is extremely clean and well manicured and is one of the cleanest large cities we have ever visited. During our recent stay it was not uncommon to find signs indicating $500 to $1000 Singapore dollars for various offenses ($330 to $660 US dollars). For instance it is against the law to jaywalk or eat … [Read more...]
Exploring the Island of Efate, Vanuatu
Circling the island of Efate by vehicle takes about 2 hours without stopping. I wanted a more in depth experience so I joined a small tour hosted by Atmosphere Tours, based in Port Vila. As we left Port Vila on the only road that circles the island (built by the Americans) our guide duly pointed out the last electrical pole some few clicks outside of the city. Beyond that, the villages do not have government provided electricity and if they have … [Read more...]
Riding Raw by Sue Hollis
High powered and very successful business woman, Sue Hollis boasts a list of achievements including running a multi-million dollar company and along the way being voted one of Australia's Top 10 Women Entrepreneurs. Finding her self soulless, feeling empty and enduring physical ailments because of her significant workload - she seeks an escape. Walking away from her old life, she plans an epic road trip on the other side of the world - in North … [Read more...]
Brady Trautman, Round the World Sailor, The Delos Project
Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi, guys, my name's Brady Trautman, I'm 33 years old, and I'm originally from Florida, USA. For the past ten years, I've been part of The Delos Project, a YouTube sailing channel which started out as a bit of fun but has grown into a way of life and sustainable business. Sailing across 75,000 miles of the world's oceans aboard our sailboat 'Delos' and visiting 45 countries, has inspired us to … [Read more...]
Tick Off These Great Victorian Locations for the Adventurous Traveller
Tourists from across Australia and all around the world visit the southern state of Victoria every year. No matter what the season, the reason Victoria attracts so many adventure seekers and visitors is that the state is varied and has so much to offer. Let’s check out some things you should tick off your “traveller’s to-do list” when in Victoria. Breathtaking Steavenson Falls Located on Falls Road in Marysville, Victoria, Steavenson Falls … [Read more...]
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