Australia & Oceania

We lived in Melbourne for five years and being complete newcomers to Australia’s “Garden State”, we took every opportunity to see more of Victoria during that time. Our exploration was generally limited…

Fiji is truly nothing short of paradise, especially if you get off the mainland Viti Levu, to one of the smaller islets. The other good news is that it’s really easy to…

If you’ve ever seen images of Australia’s stunning white sand beaches, there’s a high chance some of those pics were snapped at the Gold Coast. While there are oodles of beautiful beaches…

Many first-time visitors to Australia ask, Sydney or Melbourne? Having lived five years in each city during my lifetime and loving both, I have to answer Sydney. From an international visitor’s perspective,…

It’s hard to encapsulate what’s amazing about Melbourne in 72-hours. Melbourne is a lifestyle city, it’s not a place with a shortlist of must-sees, but a vibe that is best experienced over…

Ambling through the Australian flowers of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha I suddenly see the native flora through someone elses’ eyes – artist, illustrator and author May Gibbs. It’s been many…

The Great Southern Land really is great, in fact, Australia is the 6th largest country on Earth! With all that ground to cover, where should you start exploring the land Downunder? Well…

Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland boasts a mild, subtropical climate and the channels the laid-back attitude that Australians are known for. Caught between tourist destinations, the Gold Coast and the Great…

What struck me most in the seven days of my Tasmania road trip, was the diversity of the landscapes. On an island of only 68,401 km² (26,410 mi²), the most southern state…

Having passed through the Darling Downs previously, I knew there were wonderful wineries, abundant berries, delicious apples, and scenic lavender farms. This visit, with summer timing and closer inspection, I found some…