Destination: Australia

return to poundy's again

Sun, 4 Feb 2007 | By anage | Views [1060]

On returning to poundy’s nick and I (ana) go out for some well earned "man time" unfortunatkey nick is already tipsy as we head out for the city…he has been drinking at some high powered meeting in Brisbane all day and had to rush back to Sydney ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Finally a Bargain!

Sun, 4 Feb 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [974]

Penola is paradise found for wine tasting...   Yes, folks, the wine here compares to those big earthy cabs of Napa, but without the snob... Wine tasting here is all free, which was a pleasant surprise when we showed up to taste.   We were ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Lake Titicaca

Sun, 4 Feb 2007 | By bec-and-phil | Views [1311] | Comments [3]

A day in the life of ... After Cusco and Phil´s dramatic climb to Machu Picchu we headed off to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.  Puno itself is pretty much a dump, but Lake Titicaca is goregous (once you get out of the Algae infested bay!).  It ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Spa for One

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1023]

Today has been one of those reinvigorating, refreshing days.   I feel like I've been to a spa for a week, and have caught my second wind.   A long morning run on a desolate beach, brought back memories of trips years ago down to Mexico with ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Fraser Island self drive

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By mcgurk77 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow beach

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By mcgurk77 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Bondi Skate park

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By mcgurk77 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Sydney,

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 | By mcgurk77 | Photo Gallery

Pigs in the Park

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [721]

You know you're old when people camping next to you make too much noise at night and keep you up.   However, this nights caravan park was a bit over the top.   We awoke at 3:00am, and the couple camping next to us turned up their car stereo ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

The Great Ocean Road Feb 2nd - 4th

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By kezza30 | Views [922]

The Great Ocean Road covers some 400km. It must rank as one of the worlds most spectacular scenic and historic coastlines. From Queenscliff to Portland, it presents a rich and ever changing panorama. Historic towns, surf beaches, rain forests, waterfalls, ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Whitsundays!!

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By sophie_991 | Views [675]

hello everyone!! Just got off a boat in the whitsunday islands!! Basically it was supposed to be wicked sailing around all the amzing islands....but unfortuneately the weather has been horrendous!! We had sheet rain for three days straight and leaks ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Job with a View

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [995]

There are so many amazing things we could write about our experience on the Great Ocean Road...   The State of Victoria has National Reserves & Park development mastered.   Each site along the way is well marked, and finely manicured.... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Voyage voyage

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By clocloinoz | Views [636]

Hello tout le monde après 10 jours sous le soleil je me décide enfin à donner de mes nouvelles ! Il était temps c’est bien vrai. Le vol s’est très bien passé du moins jusqu’à Hong-Kong… l’avion était confortable et les hôtesses s’étaient donnés pour ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Gallery: General

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By kelly | Photo Gallery

Creme Brule Beach

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1851]

After a good day of driving and finding our way out of Melbourne yesterday, we have finally made it to the Great Ocean Road.   Stopping off along the was at the epic breaks of Torquay and Bells Beach, the surf breaks that have put Australia ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine