Karen C 
The area around Melbourne offers some wonderful and different day trips that allow you to see more of Victoria. As a child we spent weeks, during our school holidays traveling between the country towns exploring the different regions, each one offering unique experiences. Whether that was up in Gippsland at Wilsons Promontory exploring the 90 … Read more
Are you a tennis fan or maybe a fanatic? Do you want to visit all of the Grand Slam tournaments around the world and haven’t yet been to the Australian Open? 2026 is the year! The Australian Open Extended Dates The dates of the Australian Open tournament have not changed since 1987, with the exception … Read more
Experience fly fishing on the Ningaloo Reef for the first time with Karin Miller as she shares her experience of her trip with us. Saltwater fly fishing can easily become an addiction and traveling to new destinations to chase different species adds to the thrill of it all. Permit and giant trevally are my poison. … Read more
Trevally are a prolific and diverse worldwide species that are found mostly in tropical waters. They fill a wide range of habitats, many of them overlapping. Because of the nature of its continental coastline Australia has the most diverse range of trevally on the planet, from monstrous GTs, to fish that are barely recognizable as … Read more
Australia is a land of natural wonders, from its rugged outback to its stunning coastlines. But for fly fishermen, the real treasure lies beneath the surface of its tropical waters, particularly in Far North Queensland. With over 4,500 fish species calling these waters home, it’s a fly-fishing paradise waiting to be explored. In this post, … Read more
Hey there, fabulous people! 🏳️🌈 Ready to dive into the glittering world of pride festivities lighting up Australia? From Midsumma to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, let’s take a whirlwind tour of the most vibrant and inclusive celebrations happening across the Land Down Under! Many of these festivals are annual events, so if the … Read more
April 20, 2024|Food + Wine, Melbourne Melbourne is not just the cultural capital of Australia but also a veritable melting pot of global cuisines. It is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. With over 3,500 restaurants serving dishes from more than 70 countries, Melbourne offers a unique dining experience that is both diverse and of … Read more
If I asked you if Australia was on your ‘Bucket List’, what would your response be?I’m guessing you would say “Yes.” Most American’s I’ve spoken to respond that way.And yet the other response I receive is “Sure, but Its too far.” Australia isn’t too far, that’s just a perception. How Far is Australia From the … Read more
Did you know that Canberra is the capital of Australia? Most visitors don’t know that. They tend to know more about Melbourne or Sydney so think that one of those cities is the capital. Although, who really cares about what the capital city of a country is when you are on vacation. The Australian Capital … Read more