I’ll admit I approached the writing of this list with some trepidation. I’ve read a lot of great Aussie books this year and narrowing them down to just ten has been a stressful ordeal. I’ve kept to books that were published in 2018 and have tried to review a range of genres, although I seem…
Thinking about taking a road trip in Australia? You definitely should. Discover reasons to take a road trip in Australia and start planning. Australia is a country that is made for road trips. Personally, I’m a massive fan of them. It’s an instance where it does indeed become all about the journey, rather than the…
Beach safety in Australia: If you’re spending any time in the water on your trip to Australia, this is absolutely something that you need to know. Read on for some tips for staying safe in Aussie oceans. Australian beaches. They’re beautiful, but they’re also deadly. It would be silly to travel to Australia in the…
Looking to get a bit off the beaten track of the east coast of Australia? Here are a few NSW weekend getaways to consider visiting and what you can get up to in each place. Many travellers who head to Australia, tend to go to the same places. Travels to the east coast in particular…
Australian slang can be a confusing beast. Here’s a handy reference, for when the Aussie vernacular leaves you scratching your head.
Did you know Australia has castles, just like Europe? Well, sort of. While they may not be as old and historic, there are a few stately homes in Oz which can have ‘castle’ status applied to them. The following post is about tours and High Tea at Overnewton Castle in Melbourne, which opens to the…
Every wondered what it’s like to take the ferry to Tasmania? This is what it’s like travelling across the Bass Strait on the Spirit.
There are various cities around the world who for two days of the year, fling open the doors of buildings that normally deny access to the public. They’re known as Open House [insert whichever city is in question here] (such as London, Bendigo, etc) and it’s quite simply, a marvellous event. Melbourne is one such…