Destination: Australia

WARNING! Towns On The Map May Be Smaller Than They Appear

Thu, 10 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [1092]

Cooinda, Mary River and Pine Creek are prominently shown on our NT map.  Like Burma Shave limericks without the punch-line, signs announcing their approach - "Pine Creek 201kms," "Mary River 90kms" - line the roadside.  Signs and ... Read more >

Photos: Tasmania 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 | By johnsteel | Photo Gallery

Third Tramp in Tasmania

Thu, 10 May 2012 | By johnsteel | Views [783]

What is it that has lured us back to Tasmania for the third time? Is it the strange mixture of wilderness; the dark convict history; good food (especially the apples); beautiful old buildings and quaint wooden cottages; the feeling ... Read more >

Tags: bathurst harbour, bushwalking, deny king, fagus, mona, tasmania, trekking

Work work work

Thu, 10 May 2012 | By waz_and_bec | Views [228]

Yellow Waters Billabong

Tue, 8 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [1423]

Even Nicole at the Flight Centre told us not to miss a morning boat trip on the Yellow Waters Billabong.  It is home to thousands of birds, resident and transient crocodiles and huge barramundi, the Top End's most sought after gamefish.  At $A99 a head ... Read more >

Kakadu National Park

Mon, 7 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [1326]

The local indigenous people recognize six seasons but there really are only two, "The Wet" and "The Dry."  April, the end of the Wet, averages one inch of rain per day, July just a few tenths for the entire month.  May is somewhere ... Read more >

Leaving feels different every time

Sun, 6 May 2012 | By emmagoltz | Views [344]

My departure for London is one week from today. My blogging credentials are heavily laced with a hint of unreliability - so do not expect much from me. In fact, there is a high probability that this will be my first and last entry. But against these ... Read more >

The Top End

Thu, 3 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [820]

"No worries, mate.  We can get a visa extension done today.  But it will cost you."  was the reply from the guy at the government office in Darwin.  When I asked how much, he said with a smile, "$A290."  Which is exactly the same ... Read more >

Photos: The Top End

Thu, 3 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Photo Gallery

End of Aus...

Thu, 3 May 2012 | By jo_and_matt | Views [635] | Comments [1]

Hey all, A very very late happy new year!! Hope this finds you smiling :). We thought it was about time to send an update on our adventures - as it's been such a long time it's in two parts - 1st the end of our Australia journey and 2nd our time in ... Read more >

Photos: Cradle Mountain NP - TAS

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By jo_and_matt | Photo Gallery

Photos: Hobart, Port Arthur & around - TAS

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By jo_and_matt | Photo Gallery

Photos: Wineglass Bay & Mt Amos - TAS

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By jo_and_matt | Photo Gallery

New Shoes

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [1069]

Travel may be good for the spirit but it is hard on the sole.  Our all-purpose footwear was past its "use by" date and didn't smell too good either.  Connie's were so worn that I joked  I could see her socks through the soles of her boots.... Read more >

Eureka Skydeck and Finally a Job

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By our-lass | Views [1387]

The last couple of weeks have been much of the same. Emailing and handing out CV's without getting much response. However, a friend of mine had a trial in a cafe and gave me her managers number to call. She gave me a trial and also called me in to do ... Read more >

Tags: eggs, eureka skydeck, job