Category: Australia & New Zealand
A Quick Guide to Perth, Australia
The capital of western Australia, Perth has made a name for itself as a land of beautiful stretches of beach, year-round sunshine and an astonishingly diverse culture. Polynesian, Asian and European influences abound, making this one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the region. Despite recent modernizations, it retains its old town, community charm, [...]
Touring New Zealand Wineries
We were finally in New Zealand for a trip I had been looking forward to for years. We spent a few days couchsurfing in Auckland and find just the right camper van. We spent a fantastic 5 days in Auckland enjoying all the great sights and hospitality of the city but then it was time [...]
Photo of the Week: Te Anau, New Zealand
Today’s photo of the week was sent by Diego Marqueta Zaluendo, taken during his recent trip to New Zealand. Te Anau is a small town bordering the lake with the same name and is a gateway to Fiordland where excelllent trekking and tramping can be enjoyed while contemplating magnificent views. Click on photo to [...]
Photo of the Week: Sydney Opera House
This is world famous Sydney‘s Opera House as seen from Harbour Bridge on a clear day. It takes about 30-45 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace from the Opera House to the spot where this picture was taken, but without a doubt the view is well worth it- the photo does not convey how [...]
Photo of The Week: Lifeguard Tower
After a relaxing day at world famous surf break Snapper Rocks I took ths picture of the sun setting behind a lifeguard tower in Coolangatta, Australia. About 15 minutes before we had enjoyed a show put on by a couple of humpback whales (you can see a picture from a distance here) that were jumping [...]
Planning a Road Trip in Australia
Road trips in Australia are in a league of their own because most people do not realize that Australia is actually a large country. Almost as big as the continental United States, Australia features a variety of different climates and landscapes. One great way to explore the coasts and Outback of Australia is to take [...]
