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Wed, 6 Jun 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [2065]
We have joined up with a fringe of Australian society, the "Grey Nomads," people of a "certain age" who spend a goodly part of the year traveling around Oz in their caravans, spending their kids' inheritance. Many are retired, ... Read more >
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [7278]
As we drive through Queensland's Outback I wonder where are all of the animals. Except for the "Jump-ups," those low mesas, and the hills between Cloncurry and Mt. Isa, this could be the savannah of the Serengeti. Or Kenya's Masai Mara.... Read more >
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 | By our-lass | Views [834]
So the last month hasn't been that exciting. I have been working full time in the Cafe and Matt spent three weeks counting how many people were riding on the trams which was a very fulfilling job for him. I have moved to the new cafe in Port Melbourne ... Read more >
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Sat, 2 Jun 2012 | By lauraste84 | Views [687] | Comments [1]
We had another early start and I later regretted having two cups of tea before we set off in the 4WD. We drove to the gates of Kakadu National Park and hopped out to take pics with the sign. The two hour journey to Ubirr wasn't too bad, mostly because ... Read more >
Sat, 2 Jun 2012 | By lauraste84 | Views [585]
I had to be up pretty early to set off on my 2 night camping 4WD tour of Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks with Adventure Tours Australia. My iPhone was still on Sydney time so I accidentally got up at 4.30 instead of 5.00am, oops! There were 14 of ... Read more >
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 | By lauraste84 | Photo Gallery
Darwin, Kakadu and Litchfield
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Thu, 31 May 2012 | By bonniedawson | Views [284]
I've now been back home for a month. I've been surprisingly content here after my 3 months in Africa... I thought I would get bored as soon as I'd caught up with everyone at home, and want to escape to Melbourne, at least, for more excitement. It's surprised ... Read more >
Wed, 30 May 2012 | By jamie_candice | Views [703]
Said our goodbyes in Rockhampton with our wonderful family and friends, arrived in Brisbane and the nerves subsidised. Met up with Rebecca an Kevin for a last steak before no meat!! In the airport at Brisbane with mixed emotions and fear of the unknown.... Read more >
Wed, 30 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [1025]
There are no emeralds in Emerald. But it is a good place to stock up for travel north on the Capricorn Highway. And Emerald is home to the world's largest copy of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, a billboard-sized reproduction next to the information ... Read more >
Tue, 29 May 2012 | By OandSoph | Views [678]
What is there to not like about sydney (apart from the ridiculously high prices). We have enjoyed great art galleries and exhibitions, amazing views of sydney harbour, the bridge and the opera house.. More importantly though, it is the home of the ... Read more >
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Tue, 29 May 2012 | By lauraste84 | Views [625]
Monday 28th May I was up early to pack up and say bye to Phil and then left Manly for the final time. Treated myself to the fast ferry and just when I thought I'd ventured out alone I bumped into Jon Wood one of the Manly crew. This was pretty lucky ... Read more >
Tue, 29 May 2012 | By scholarships | Views [5906] | Video
Cassie de Colling , the winner of the 2011 WorldNomads.com & National Geographic Channel Travel Documentary Scholarship , set off for Arnhem Land, Australia to take part in a special project with World Expeditions . Working alongside the indigenous ... Read more >
Mon, 28 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [1282]
It's miles and miles from Miles to Carnarvon National Park. All but the last 14 km are paved but there are several streams one must ford. The water was less than a foot deep today, but I can see how it could be a problem after a storm. The Takarakka ... Read more >
Sun, 27 May 2012 | By lauraste84 | Views [575]
Hey, My name is Laura. I'm from North Wales originally, but have been living and working in Sydney for the past 2 years. My amazing adventure has come to a close and I'm setting off for home. I have a few things to see on my way....the bits of Australia ... Read more >
Sun, 27 May 2012 | By lauraste84 | Photo Gallery
The final days in Sydney
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