Planning an Australian road trip? We are Australians who have spent over 50 years driving around the Eastern and Southern Coast of Australia. So we have lots of local knowledge that can help you make the most of your trip to Australia and avoid making some of the mistakes overseas tourists frequently make. Planning your…
How to tour Sydney in one day
Spending only one day sightseeing in Sydney may not be ideal, but it is possible to see the major highlights of Sydney in one day. If you are pushed for time then this article is a must-read. Sometimes, you will be on a business trip and only have a day to spare or you might…
Driving inland from Port Fairy to Melbourne
Port Fairy to Melbourne itinerary Whether you are returning to Melbourne from a trip down the Great Ocean Road, or headed to Adelaide take the alternative route from Port Fairy to Melbourne. This drive along the National Highway takes you past some beautiful coastal towns and lesser known attractions in rural Victoria. The drive along the…
Fairytale castles in Eastern France
There is something magical about a fairytale castle. We visited some beautiful castles in eastern France, while travelling around the Burgundy region. Some are crumbling ruins while others have been faithfully restored. The same families have lived in some castles for over 1000 years. All are centuries older than any man-made structure we see here…
Limestone Loop- Penola to Adelaide
Driving towards Melbourne from Adelaide along the Western Highway can be a quite boring route. It may be the quickest route to Melbourne, but it can also be quite boring. Endless paddocks of canola and vineyards, with very few larger towns along the way. Whether you are heading the whole way to Melbourne, or wanting…
Two Bernese castles you must visit.
Visiting Schloss Spiez and Schloss Oberhofen on Lake Thun Switzerland
Dog on the Tuckerbox
The Dog on the Tuckerbox – Gundagai “And the dog sat on the tuckerbox, nine miles from Gundagai”, according to a popular Australian folk song. Well, actually the tourist attraction at Snake Gully is a little over 4 miles or 7 kilometres from Gundagai. Then Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons unveiled the bronze cast statue in…
5 of the most stunning destinations in Australia
Stunning destinations in Australia When it comes to discovering the true beauty of nature, there are few places as rich and diverse as Australia. It’s a vast island of incomparable charm. Sprawling rainforests, ruby-red deserts, endless beaches and unique underwater wonders captivate visitors. There is much to take your breath away in Australia, Here are…
A wander around Braidwood
Braidwood- a little piece of rural history The heritage listed town of Braidwood, in the NSW Southern Tablelands is a regular stop whenever we travel to Canberra or further west. Heritage Georgian buildings line the wide streetscape. From bushrangers to movie stars, the graceful old buildings have many stories to tell of Australia’s colonial heritage….
A stroll around Lake Marma, Murtoa
We find one of the great benefits of road-tripping with the dogs, is that it makes you stop and discover places you would have otherwise missed. This was how we discovered Lake Marma, a picturesque Victorian waterway in the Wimmera wheatbelt region. We’ve passed through the rural Victorian town of Murtoa many times on our…