What To Do In Lightening Ridge

I have a strange fondness for quirky frontier towns. So when I first read about the eccentric opal mining community in Lightening Ridge, out in the desert of New South Wales, I knew I had to visit. We like to take one or two road trips per year, so this became our Easter road trip

What to do on Hamilton Island

Hamilton island is well known for many things.  It’s known for luxury, weddings, honeymoons, and romance. It’s known for it’s beauty, it’s access to the Great Barrier Reef, and it’s position among the Whitsunday Islands. But there were a few things I didn’t known about Hamilton Island. I didn’t know that it is an epic

5 Family Friendly Day Hikes in Mt Kosciuszko National Park

A couple weeks ago we spent a week camping, hiking, and road tripping. Our ultimate destination was Kosciuszko National Park. It’s currently summer in Australia, so the area is much quieter and calmer than it would be during the snow season. Despite the lack of snow, Kosciuszko is magical in the summer off season. As

The Great Australian Packing Guide

Summer is here in Australia, and the holidays are almost upon us. Which means it’s time for one of the great Australian rituals, the road/ camping trip. But Australia is unique, and whether you are going for a day, or a month, there are a few things you should have on your packing list. The

Sydney Itinerary – One Day in Sydney

Pretty much every traveler to Australia will find themselves in Sydney during their Australian travels. Sydney may be your main destination, or you may be just passing through. But it is inevitable that you will find yourself in the habour city. So how can you best maximize your time? What are the best things to do in Sydney? Is is possible to visit Sydney on a budget? What about families? Read on, we will do our best to answer all your Sydney questions.

Traveling with a Baby in the Blue Mountains

Baby number 2 arrived about two months ago and I have 12 months of maternity leave. So of course, an epic trip has been planned. (More on that later) But I have to admit – embarking on an 8 month long adventure through 8 countries is just a little bit daunting – as an adult

Something a Little Different in Sydney with TripAdvisor

Sydney features pretty high on many people’s bucket lists, but I don’t really know why. I mean, it’s a great place to live and the city has a lot to offer. But for your typical sight seeing tourist, once you’ve seen the opera house and harbour bridge, and maybe visited Bondi Beach, what really is

The Cheapest International Holiday Spots for Australians

It’s easy to feel a little isolated when you are living in Australia. This continent/ country shares no land borders with any other country. Distances are vast even for domestic tourism. And holiday get always involving a flight can easily skyrocket your costs. Not to mention, Australia with its unique flora and fauna, just feels

The 13 Best Things To Do In Sydney With Toddlers/ Preschoolers

Jake and I have been living in Sydney for almost 2 years now. We moved here when he was about 2 and a half years old and he is now about 4 and a half. I always try to keep him busy and engaged, and every weekend we try to get out and about to

2 Weeks in Tasmania : A Road Trip of the Highlights

Tasmania is a tiny state with an incredible amount of things to explore. Full disclaimer, this road trip will not take you to see everything the state has to offer. Instead, this trip focuses on the East coast primarily. I have not properly visited the wild west coast, and I did Cradle Mountain on a