For many months now Australians have learned to endure the imminent threat of bushfire. Here on the South Coast we continue to live with a ‘dragon in our backyard’ as an uncontrollable bushfire continues to burn to the west of us. The scars of the past few weeks are deep, extending way beyond the hundreds…
Weekend trips from Canberra
Canberra would have to be our favourite Australian city. We lived nearby for nearly 20 years, so know there is always something to do in Canberra. It has so much to offer, with a thriving cultural scene, museums and art galleries to explore. We enjoyed many great culinary experiences and explored the park lands and…
Explore Canberra in Spring
Spring has sprung in Australia’s bush capital. The wattles and flowering peaches are blooming and as the frost thaws and the weather warms up, there are so many things to do in Canberra. There is more to Canberra than just museums and art galleries. Over half of the Australian Capital Territory is a protected nature…
Planning a cruise from Sydney
There is something special about sailing out of Sydney Harbour to discover the world. Cruising is one of our favourite holidays. Not only does it provide an all-inclusive holiday package, but also a combination of enforced relaxation and the opportunity to visit new destinations. At sea you can relax by the pool and take in…
Popular Ports Of Call For Sydney Cruise Ships
Cruising from Sydney, provides a relaxing and idyllic holiday. There are so many great cruise destinations to choose from and not only are most things included in your cruise package, your hotel floats with you. No packing and unpacking, carting luggage as you go. Whether you would like to cruise around New Zealand or visit…
A guide to visiting Elephant Camps in Thailand
The elephant is very much the traditional symbol of Thailand, and has long been an integral part of Thai culture. These majestic animals were involved in wars with neighbouring countries right up until a century ago. They were also used extensively when clearing jungles for habitation. Fortunately, the elephant is no longer a beast of…
Biggest Australian sporting events
Australians are known as a sporting lot. We love the great outdoors and our games our footy, cricket, tennis and more. So it is no surprise that there are many huge Australian sporting events. On any weekend you will see the sporting fields full of junior sporting matches. The pubs and clubs all have our…
How to Plan a budget trip to Europe.
The questions we needed answers for when planning our first European Trip
European Family road trip.
Our three week family road trip in Europe took us through Germany, France and Switzerland.
Unique Australian Traditions
Australia is such a truly multicultural nation that it is very hard to pinpoint unique Australian traditions. We’ve seen several waves of immigration since colonisation. Firstly there were the Irish, British and Chinese immigrants during the gold rush years. Then the post WWII refugees from European countries, many of whom worked on major construction projects….