This week began the annual, world famous Adelaide Fringe Festival. However, it looks a little different this year with distancing protocols in place. The Garden of Unearthly Delights has been the place to be on a Friday and Saturday evening as friends and family met up to catch a random show.
Continue reading “Fringe in the New World”Beginners Guide to Cairns
Cairns is the gateway to the a Great Barrier Reef and popular all year around with visitors and local Queenslanders alike. While international travel is still a fair way off, Australians are taking the opportunity to explore their own country. While in Cairns it is best to get out of the city during the day and explore up and down the coast from the coast through to the rainforests. Continue reading “Beginners Guide to Cairns”
Five Aussie Christmas Holidays
With international travel off the cards this year, it means more holidaying at home and exploring more of what Australia has to offer. From the bush to the beach, there are many sides to this large island that we have overlooked in our quest to head overseas. These Christmas holidays are the perfect time for Australians to become reacquainted with their own backyard. Continue reading “Five Aussie Christmas Holidays”
Beginner’s Guide to Brisbane
Situated on the Brisbane River, the aptly name city of Brisbane is Australia’s third largest capital city. Often overshadowed by the more well known cities of Sydney and Melbourne. However, Brisbane has its own unique vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Continue reading “Beginner’s Guide to Brisbane”
Adelaide: The Festival State
Since March, the festival state has been less festive than it usually is with online events taking over from live ones. However, as the weather warms from spring to summer, Adelaide is once more coming alive to reclaim its title of the Festival State. Continue reading “Adelaide: The Festival State”
Beginners Guide to the Gold Coast
Known as the Disneyland of Australia, but delve a little deeper and you will soon discover there is more to this golden paradise than theme parks and beaches. First of all, the Gold Coast is more than just beach and sky rise buildings. The locals will tell you that it stretches beyond the sandy beaches to the farmlands just 40 minutes away. Continue reading “Beginners Guide to the Gold Coast”
The Politics of Travel
There is one topic that is taboo in the world of travel. That is politics. Every country has their own opinion on how each political leader manages a country, but it is not something that is spoken of. All in all, people get uncomfortable when the topic of politics is raised. However, it is important to understand that we do not exist in isolation of political events. Each decision we make while travelling, every person we meet, everything we do, everywhere we go, all have a political impact on our world. Continue reading “The Politics of Travel”
Living Italian in Adelaide
One way to escape into travel without leaving your country is to immerse yourself in an international movie festival. Over the past two weeks the Italian Film Festival provided that much needed escape to Bella Italia. Continue reading “Living Italian in Adelaide”
Beginner’s Guide to Kangaroo Island
In South Australia you can go overseas without leaving the State. Overseas at least to Kangaroo Island – this means you have to cross a stretch of water by ferry to get there. Once you are there, there is a natural, remote paradise to explore. Kangaroo Island is one of the most popular destinations in South Australia and top of the tourist list. Continue reading “Beginner’s Guide to Kangaroo Island”
Whale Watch Adelaide
Winter in Australia can get cold, but that is the best time to head for the south coast and try an spot some playful whales. From as early as mid May head south to glimpse any of the 30 species of whales found in South Australian waters. The whales usually hang around until early September before heading off again. The most popular places to catch a glimpse of the whales Victor Harbor through to Goolwa. Continue reading “Whale Watch Adelaide”