While on what is now our third road trip around the fabulous USA, the husband and I embarked on a somewhat personal pilgrimage to the little town that started it all. Incline Village. Diamond Peak Resort. North Lake Tahoe. The place where the husband and I originally met. I’m not one to wax lyrical about […]
Frequent Flyer
We have just returned to the island after a few weeks travelling in Argentina. For those whose geographical knowledge may not be “all that” let me bring you up to speed: Argentina is a BIG country. Like Australia, it’s not actually possible to drive to all the main attractions in a single week. So, if […]
Worst 5 in Travel
In keeping with the recent theme, I decided to put together a list of the “worst places we have ever been/never want to go back to/would never recommend going there.” However, this proved to be quite difficult, as I think it’s kind of unfair to reject an entire place just because of one less than […]
Best in Travel – 10 Recommendations
I’m always hesitant to give advice about travelling or holidays; particularly if asked to give recommendations for specific destinations or activities. The reason for this is that people’s preferences can be very different. Obviously – different people enjoy different activities. Everyone has different budgets and different priorities. For example, being Australian means that one generally […]
The Traveler’s Essentials
I sound like an ass saying this, but when you travel as much as we do, you get pretty good at preparing for travel. And recognizing when it doesn’t matter if you don’t prepare. For example, if we’re heading to the US I don’t need to be too worried about what I pack, or how […]
Back to Basics: Backpacking
Backpacking Europe is pretty much a rite of passage for young Aussies. Straight after finishing high school or university, you take a “gap year” – delay so-called “real life” and head off on an overseas adventure. The saga usually begins with a couple of months hard labour, working every shift offered to you in hospitality […]