Destination: Australia

homeward bound: Dorothy of Oz meets Avril of Angst

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 | By yu-en-me | Views [1124]

back in may, when i first started revealing to close friends that i was going back to melbourne in november, i was so chuffed by the reciprocated enthusiasm: 'i can't wait to see you! we have so much to catch up on!' but as the months rolled ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: The Blue Mountains!!!!

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By rachelandres84 | Photo Gallery

Bye Bye Sydney

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By wayne | Views [506]

Left Sydney and travelled north up the coast to Newcastle.  This is me at Newcastle beach.  The beach is probably the only thing Newcastle has going for it.  It has a very old feel to the place.  Some of the buildings are derelict and I thought we better ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

gone away

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 | By suellewellyn | Views [298]

Well after a year of getting my head down and working to save to go travelling again I'm finally off.  Melbourne is a good place to work - I've seen  a lot of victoria whilst i have been here and taken up golf - something which i never dreamed of doing ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Sweet Chariots and Stuffed Aussies!!!

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By bixxie | Views [628]

We are now in the Sydney area for a couple of days. Met up with our Slovak friends for a couple of hours at Darling Harbour last night as they are flying home today. Then went to find somewhere to watch the England v Australia rugby and endede up in ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

The Last Few Days of True Freedom

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By all_powered_up | Views [998]

I'd like to throw the map away and prove my blog title to be true.  It would make little difference however, maps, music, me and driving are a disastrous combination.  Fortunately it's very easy to drive in Australia outside the cities.  Long straight ... Read more >

Gallery: On The Road

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Days 5 -9

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By clayontheroad | Views [542]

Day 5 Darwin (down time)   It’s hot here. I put the AC down to 22 (Celsius) and took a nap trying to sleep away the day. In the later afternoon I walked into the heart of the town and did some grocery shopping. The prices were fairly reasonable ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

The start of the journey...

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 | By noei_trekker | Views [393]

The start of the journey begins with a single jet engine whining to fever pitch as it decides whether or not to join it's friends in a turbine frenzy. And you thought that air travel was safe...  So after a night of saying farewells with other friends ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Tasmanian Devils

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 | By bixxie | Views [640]

Had a good afternoon being shown round Cascades Brewery in Hobart on Wed. We were told its better to drink beer out of a glass than a bottle cos you get more of the flavour. Give anything a go once especially if it involves alcohol! After the tour we ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Shortlist Photos

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 | By cameron | Photo Gallery

Wakeup! We're In Sydney

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 | By kim-n-frankie | Views [1148] | Comments [6]

So after 7 hours on the flight from KL - and one very random Dutch lady sat in the seat next to us, later, we're finally here. The weather is great, hot and sunny, and the locals are very friendly. To start off another fantastic journal entry - we ... Read more >

Tags: Lost!

Down Under

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 | By fozzy | Views [1229] | Comments [6]

Hi Guys Had a brilliant week in Cape town it is a lovely city and the people really nice . My B&B was lovely & the people who ran it really helpful. Went up table mountain in a revolving cable car !!! Tress I am  not joking ! Visitied the townships ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: First Week in Sydney

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 | By ozzi | Photo Gallery

In the airport!

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 | By jo_hits_world | Views [420]

So we are in Sydney international airport and we've already had our first delay :) but we got a free food voucher out of it so can't complain too much!! It's all very exciting, and we are buzzing a bit! I just bought a book to read on the plane, ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles