Tasmania Road Trip : Launceston and the Tamar Valley

Tasmania has always been high on my bucket list, so when I finally made it down for a two week trip at Christmas, I decided to visit the state through a variety of different small road trips combined with city visits. We flew in and out of Launceston and this is where we started our

Tasmania : An East Coast Road Trip Itinerary

The East Coast of Tasmania is home to the state’s most popular driving route, and it is no wonder why. National parks, hiking trails, secluded beaches, stunning vistas, wine country, and amazing food and produce destinations await you. This is an action packed part of the world to drive in; expect to be enticed to

48 Hours in Hobart Tasmania

Hobart, and the state of Tasmania used to have a bit of a reputation for being a bit backwards when compared to the rest of Australia. But that reputation has done a complete 180. Hobart is now one of the countries most thriving cultural capitals. It’s a world class food destination, cause one of (possibly

Tasmania : The Ultimate Tasman Peninsula Road Trip

Over Christmas this past year we spent two weeks driving and touring Tasmania. Tasmania is one of my “final frontiers” in Australian travel. I have been to most places on my hit list on the main continent, but Tasmania remained elusive. I had visited Cradle Mountain briefly the winter previous, but you can’t just visit

Fun Things to Do in Sydney on Any Day of the Week

While the weekend may be the traditional day for relaxing and having fun, these days it’s not so cut and dried anymore. With millennials increasingly choosing to work flexible hours, and plenty of holidaymakers heading into Sydney for weeks of vacation, it’s clear that entertainment needs to be easy to find on weekdays too. Here

5 Different Budget Travel Modes In Australia

5 Different Budget Travel Modes In Australia Planning an Aussie vacation is no simple task – for most of the world, it’s a long way to get there and then a huge country to explore. There are plenty of things to take into account from the type of transportation you’re going to take, what time

Photo Essay: Sydney by Night

Sydney is a pretty photogenic city… especially when viewed from the water or the harbour. These photos were taken from the Botanic gardens and Circular Quay – all within easy walking distance. Luckily the night that we decided to do some photos, the sky certainly decided to impress. Enjoy!

What to Do in Canberra with Kids

I tend to have a soft spot for those destinations which are often overshadowed by glitzier neighbours. The ones who tend to fade into the background as their loud neighbours dominate. The introverted cities. Canberra is an introverted city. And I love it. I love the calm and the order of Canberra. I love the

Hiking Cradle Mountain with Children

I had a few false starts in getting to Tasmania. But luckily chances kept coming up for me. Finally, I had the opportunity to spend the weekend there. Now with only two days to explore one part of this beautiful and adventure packed state I had to chose wisely. I decided to chose an area

Melbourne Timelapse – St Kilda Beach

When I moved to Melbourne I really knew nothing about the city. Like most of my moves, I was horribly not prepared. But the travel Gods smiled upon me and I ended up spending my year in Melbourne in one of the hippest little suburbs there. All sorts of characters call St Kilda home, making