The roughly 90 Whitsunday islands form a popular tourist attraction in Australia. and are located off Australia’s northeast coast, in the state of Queensland, they lie exactly at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef site. This is what attracts most
Sometimes the solution to any problem you might be having, whether it’s at work, in your family life or someplace else, is a weekend away with all your best girlfriends. Wine, retail therapy, relaxing and a good catch up can fix just about anything!
The sheer vastness of Australia makes going on a road trip one of the best ways to explore this marvelous country. No other means of travel lets you slow down and truly take in the unique scenery and landscapes of this eclectic continent. Sometime
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Sydney is the place to be in autumn (that's spring to you all in the Northern Hemisphere!). The weather has cooled down and leaves are falling but the sun is still shining. Most importantly, the event of the season begins - the autumn racing carniva
‘"Migaloo" was the name of a white humpback whale which was seen in Australian waters some time ago, and still appears from time to time … recently, I heard a white whale calf had also been seen. In the language of Australia’s indigenous people, it
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For young people especially, a visit to Brisbane, Australia can be very saturated and exciting. First of all, Brisbane is famous for its unique natural attractions, botanical gardens and picturesque parks. In these places, you can walk pleasantly an
Perth, capital of West Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southern coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mt. Eliza offer sweeping views of the city. Perth has emerged as a most pop
Beaches are a huge part of Australia’s cultural identity. Not only are they some of our most iconic locations, beaches provide a range of health benefits, from relieving stress to boosting our immune system. In 2016, the Accessible Beaches campaig
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Melbourne is heralded as the cultural capital of Australia, and for good reason. The city plays host to a variety of events ranging from sports to music and cultural festivals, along with a great number of sights and attractions, perfect for both th
Australia's largest city, is capital, known for its harbourfront Opera House with an exquisite sail-like design; Darling Harbour and Circular Quay, hubs of waterside life; the towering, arched Harbour Bridge; and the esteemed Royal Botanic Gardens n
Another of the reasons I love living in Sydney is that there are events here all year round, many of them free to attend. If you are visiting the city this spring, there are some events on the calendar that you just can’t miss. You will have a fantas
Since it counts as one of top five most important days of our lives, we all want the wedding to be perfect. Organization has to be top-notch and guests have to be accounted for. This requires careful organization that sometimes takes years to exec
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Queensland, Australia has the great fortune to be home to the largest living thing on our planet, and of course the Great Barrier Reef is a true marvel to experience in person, both above and below the water. The coral reef system and 900-some island
恭喜發財! (That's kung hei fat choy to you.) As hundreds of millions ring in the Year of the Monkey for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year), I'm reminded of one of the Chinese diaspora's great gifts to travelers across the planet: funky Chinatowns wher
One of the world's great road trips is not terribly long - just about 150 miles (245 kilometres), but packs an extraordinary amount of spectacular scenery and exciting stuff to do as it hugs the dramatic 'Surf Coast' and 'Shipwreck Coast' of Australi
Here in the southern hemisphere, July is the middle of winter, and the celebration of Christmas in July got started by some Irish vacationers impressed with the snowy, Christmasy feel of the Blue Mountains in winter, and decided to have Christmas din
Even if you aren’t seeking out rugged terrain when visiting Oz, chances are you are going to come across roads that require a 4WD vehicle. But for those who regularly seek out that “path less taken,” this land Down Under of nearly 7 million square ki
It starts just after I land in Hobart. I am whisked into the airport’s private Saffire Lodge lounge. Quick refresh, an espresso and pick up my snack pack and drink, then fold into a private car to take me to the magical Freycinet Peninsula of Tasm
I can’t say I’ve really visited Tennant Creek. I only know from hearsay that it’s not the sort of place you take your mother for a Mothers’ Day treat. Nevertheless, our train did stop there for a considerable time in the ‘small hours’, while we sl
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