A few years ago, I decided to take my niece and nephew (ages five and eight) to Tasmania for the September school holidays. My plan was to pack up the car and ship over to Tassie with a rough itinerary. I had booked all the accommodation but I figured the rest would fall into place. My sister pointed out that whilst my intentions were good I would seriously pay for my naviety. … [Read more...]
4 Unique Island Holidays that will never be called “un-Australian”
An island holiday is the stuff of deliciously indulgent dreams. But you needn't go all the way to the Bahamas to act out your fantasy. Australia has some of the best islands for getting away from it all, each with unique things to see and do. Here are four of the most quintessentially Aussie islands. Phillip Island, Victoria Phillip Island is like Dr Who's TARDIS — it seems … [Read more...]
Short Breaks: Escape the City to Tarra-Bulga National Park
Take a two to three hour drive east of Melbourne and visit the gloriously wild Tarra-Bulga National Park, South Gippsland. Travellers are sure to appreciate the escape from the hustle of urban life, although Tarra-Bulga has skyscrapers of its own in the form of giant Mountain Ash trees which grow over 115m tall. This makes them one of the tallest trees and the tallest flowering … [Read more...]
Regional Victoria – the perfect handbrake to your city slicker lifestyle
With one eighth of 2012 already in our wake, it makes you realise how important it is to put the handbrake on life now and again and look out the window at all the good stuff flashing by. The towns and cities of regional Victoria are just the place to give it a go —less traffic, friendlier locals, fresher air, fresher food and experiences that remind said city slickers that … [Read more...]
Tampa, Florida – the blossoming sister Miami never told you about
Many travellers from outside the US don't know a lot about Tampa. Like Jan Brady, the city tends to get overshadowed by it's glamorous big sister, Miami. However, while the rest of the North America shivers through winter, you can get to know this more demure corner of toasty Florida and discover the beautiful tropical hinterlands, glistening waterways swimming with dolphins … [Read more...]