Summer in Australia: why it’s the worst time to visit
Discover why summer in Australia is not necessarily the best time to plan a visit, due to heat, expenses and environmental disasters.
A foolproof guide to Australian etiquette
Australian etiquette: it’s a tricky thing to master in a country where people tend to be self-deprecating, to the point where you don’t know if they’re joking or are suffering from some seriously low self-esteem. This slightly tongue-in-cheek post will aid you in looking like a local in Australia – you’ll blend right in! Looking…
19 best things to do in Ballarat in 2023
As Victoria’s third biggest city, Ballarat is steeped in history, with a thriving arts and food scene. Discover the best things to do in Ballarat on a day or weekend trip from Melbourne. Once one of the richest goldfields in the country, Ballarat has become a popular destination for travellers, especially as it’s only 90…
4 small towns in Tasmania worth visiting
While Hobart and Launceston are lovely destinations, there’s plenty else to see in Australia’s island state. Here are some small towns in Tasmania worth visiting. There’s a lot to love about Tasmania. It’s clean air. Friendly people. Dynamic landscapes and breathtaking nature. Hobart, which rivals Sydney for beauty. However, the charm of the state can…
Show-Stopping Sydney: Photos From the Vivid Light Festival
If you’re a fan of festivals, Sydney is truly the place to be. There is always something going on in NSW’s capital and one of the best is the annual Vivid Festival, which celebrates “Light, music and ideas”. Now in its 9th year (let’s not get into a discussion about how fast time flies) these…
11 reasons why you may regret moving to Australia
Do you regret moving to Australia? Sometimes I feel very frustrated with this country, but on the whole, it’s not the worst place to be. That being said, some aspects of living here are just barmy. Read on to find out more. I would like to start this post by making something very clear. I…
Wine Not? Taking a Wineglass Bay Cruise in Tasmania
Wineglass Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in Australia, regularly making lists of the top ten (pretty high praise when you consider Oz has over 10,000 of them). Read on to find out about visiting this beautiful beach via a Wineglass Bay Cruise. People travel to Tasmania for many different reasons. The scenery. The…
A Tasmanian Road Trip: 17 Highlights and Oddities
A Tasmanian road trip should mostly definitely rank highly on the list of anyone visiting the land Down Under. It’s beautiful (although any road trip will do the job!). There’s a ton of stuff to do. And the island state just happens to be weird AF -in the most endearing way possible. As far as…