Destination: Australia

Photos: Underground Mine tour

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 | By callwill | Photo Gallery

Ethan – Broken Hill

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 | By callwill | Views [493] | Comments [2]

While at Broken Hill we went to get some new books from the second hand book store.   I found 3 books to read; the Roar, and two Roald Dahl books.   Later on we went on an underground mine tour.   We had to put on a safety helmet with ... Read more >

Photos: The Palace Hotel Broken Hill

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 | By callwill | Photo Gallery

Photos: Broken Hill Countryside

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 | By callwill | Photo Gallery

Broken Hill

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 | By callwill | Views [513] | Comments [4]

We have decided that a two night stop at Broken Hill is in order so that we can recharge batteries (both human and technological), do washing, dry out the gear, stock up, and see something of the area.   I think it was Carolyn that first ... Read more >

Ni"mah: 17/3...29/3/10

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 | By terrihorner | Views [455]

17/3/10 DANANG to HANOI In the afternoon we boarded our train . We stayed on the train and sat and slept on a seat. 18/3/10 HANOI That morning we woke up when it was really dark. Then it got lighter and we could see better. We walked and walked ... Read more >

I thought i'd never fall in laove, again...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 | By melissajane | Views [362]

Catchphrase: Bigger IS better when it comes to supersoakers during the laos new year. I was a bit devestated saying goodbye to Clare and Waz in Hanoi :( And maybe a little bit more than jealous... what's China got that i don't have, anyway?!? ... Read more >

WHO'S AFRAID OF DANNY WOOLF?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 | By vantastic_nt | Views [874] | Comments [3]

There’s already a lot to be scared of in the Northern Territory. Poisonous snakes. Very poisonous snakes. Water holes are marked with signs that delineate where and when saltwater crocodiles enter. They don’t say we can’t swim, but they do say ... Read more >

Tags: danny the russian, fear, hitchhiker, hitchhiking, northern territory, poorly thought-out cold war references, roadtrip

Terry hits Sydney and early April

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 | By partners-in-crime | Views [532]

And 1 st April, almost as casually as Autumn is arriving in Sydney so Terry touches down. Effortlessly dressed in jeans, shirt and sporting the Ray Bans –although the clincher was really the loafers minus socks! I LJ managed to catch a quick hello ... Read more >

Video - THE TOLL OF THE WILD

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 | By vantastic_nt | Views [853] | Comments [2] | Video

Roadtrip Australia: Van-Tastic Adventures Northern Territory On their roadtrip through Northern Territory, Australia with Van-Tastic Adventures, Andrew and Willie spend a hellish 30 seconds in the desert before being saved by Kings Creek Station. ... Read more >

Tags: australia, backpackers, campervan, itinerary, northern territory, outback, oz, roadtrip, travel, van-tastic adventures

Video - OPAL OF MY EYE

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 | By vantastic_nt | Views [779] | Comments [1] | Video

Roadtrip Australia: Van-Tastic Adventures Northern Territory Things get heart-poundingly spooky and head-poundingly clumsy when Willie and Andrew visit Coober Pedy's Old Timers Mine on their roadtrip through the Northern Territory of Australia with ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, australia, coober pedy, funny, itinerary, northern territory, roadtrip, travel, van-tastic adventures

PMS

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 | By cherylb | Views [396] | Comments [2]

It's that time of the year - John and I are suffering from PMS: packing, moving, storing. I thought I was over that particular ailment, but no! It has struck again. And we have a month to go... I have a few lists in my head - it's probably ... Read more >

Tags: packing travelling butterflies

Photos: 2010 trip

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 | By cherylb | Photo Gallery

Terri 27/3/10 Hanoi to Halong Bay

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 | By terrihorner | Views [574] | Comments [6]

The saga continues - slept well despite the threat of a conductor coming to get an extra fare from us.  The sleeper train was very comfortable - after buses as not as bumpy and definately feel  lot safer. Around 4am I awoke and realised we were approaching ... Read more >

Ni'mah 13-16 March

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 | By terrihorner | Views [413] | Comments [1]

13/3 - Hoi An When we got off the sleeper bus, we walked for 2 hours. For lunch we had lots of delicious vietnamese food. We were tired so we had a quiet nap. On every street there are lots of beautiful shops and lanterns. 14/3 - Hoi An Mr Kim made ... Read more >