Bats gliding from tree to tree in the magic hour before darkness. A strong Aboriginal presence, from the galleries selling their famous pointillated artwork to the people escaping the heat under the Banyan tree. World War II history as Australia's Pearl Harbor. Sunsets coating the tropical … [Read more...] about Wild and Weird Darwin
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Sunset Kayaking in Melbourne
I'm always looking for unique local experiences when I travel and my trip to Melbourne was no different. While I had some bad luck the last time around, I was excited to try again and see the city in a different way. When I read about Melbourne Urban Adventures' nighttime kayaking tour of the city, … [Read more...] about Sunset Kayaking in Melbourne
An Education in Australian Wildlife at Taronga Zoo
Australia is full of unique creatures, most of which are native only to the island nation. They're on their coins and coat of arms and I've been lucky to see many of them in the wild or throughout my travels. But for a well-rounded introduction to exactly what makes Australia a special place for … [Read more...] about An Education in Australian Wildlife at Taronga Zoo
Tasting Melbourne’s Coffee Culture
I'm not much of a coffee drinker. In fact, I don't drink it at all. Tea is my chosen beverage, followed shortly by Coca Cola. But by not drinking coffee, I've been missing out on important parts of the places I visit. No espresso in Italy, no drip coffee at New York diners and no flat whites in … [Read more...] about Tasting Melbourne’s Coffee Culture
Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
When planning my trip back to Sydney, I knew I wanted to take Sammi to the Blue Mountains for a day hike. She’s the outdoorsy one of the three of us, plus I wanted her to see the famed Three Sisters. We looked at a number of options, but really wanted the flexibility of going on our own terms. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently