Melbourne may appear gritty at first glance, but it continually ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. The profusion of graffiti is mostly confined to a few specific zones where artists are legally able to demonstrate their skills and enhance Melbourne’s creative vibe. Green spaces and cultural attractions abound, and FREE trams in […]
Australia
Driving the Great Ocean Road with Go West Tours
No trip to Australia would be complete without cruising the Great Ocean Road. This 250-kilometer highway stretches along the southern tip of the continent and provides jaw-dropping views of the coast. Surf towns dot the shores, koalas slumber in eucalyptus forests, and centuries of erosion are evident on steep sandstone cliffs which culminate in the […]
Blue Mountains: A Self-Drive Sydney Day Trip
Australia’s Blue Mountains are covered with eucalyptus trees which produce a lovely and aromatic blue haze. I wanted to bottle that wonderful air and take it home with me. Since I didn’t have an empty container on hand, I purified my lungs by huffing and puffing along the hiking trails. The Greater Blue Mountains Area […]
10 Fun Things To Do in Sydney, Australia
I had one major goal while in Sydney: spend as much time outside as possible. The weather was just too perfect to stay indoors! Thankfully, the Harbor City is tailor made for just such a pursuit. My five day Sydney itinerary was jam-packed with cliff walks, ferry rides, beaches, and parks. Locals seemed to have […]
Should You Go? What a Visit to Uluru is Really Like
Formerly known as Ayer’s Rock, Uluru is a red sandstone monolith smack in the middle of Australia. The rock is massive, standing nearly as tall as the Empire State Building with a circumference of 9.4 kilometers. It towers over the surrounding desert, catching the light dramatically at sunrise and sunset. The beauty of the landscape is […]