26 articles tagged with australia travel
The first time I visited Sydney, I did what every tourist does – made a beeline for Bondi Beach. Don't get me wrong, it's iconic for a reason, with that perfect crescent of golden sand and turquoise water. But after...
There's something deliciously subversive about loving Canberra. Australia's purpose-built capital often gets dismissed as merely a political machine, a city of roundabouts and civil servants. But as someone who's spent two decades documenting overlooked landscapes, I've found that the most...
G'day from the sunny banks of the Brisbane River! As someone who spent her formative years splashing through Queensland's waterways, returning to Brisbane always feels like slipping on a well-worn pair of thongs (that's flip-flops for my American friends). While...
The first time I laid eyes on Uluru, I was struck by an unexpected sense of familiarity—not because I'd seen countless images of Australia's iconic monolith, but because it resonated with something deeper. As someone who's documented America's disappearing roadside...
Melbourne stole my heart the moment I arrived—not just for its vibrant culture and artistic soul, but for how generously it offers its treasures to those of us traveling with light pockets. After relocating to Darwin from Berlin three years...
When I first stepped foot in Quorn, the gateway to Australia's ancient Flinders Ranges, I was immediately struck by the convergence of rustic outback charm and the immense, star-filled night sky above. As both an astronomy enthusiast and someone who...
G'day, amigos! After years of globetrotting across six continents, I've learned that mastering local transportation is the difference between a stressful vacation and a smooth adventure. When I recently visited Cairns with some colleagues for a tennis tournament and side...
G'day from the western edge of Australia! After my recent consulting gig with a Perth-based fitness chain, I've fallen hard for this sun-soaked city that perfectly balances urban sophistication with laid-back coastal charm. As someone who's bounced between business trips...
After two decades optimizing websites in air-conditioned Florida offices, I never imagined I'd be writing transportation guides for the Australian east coast. Yet here I am, having traded corporate burnout for the Northern Territory's red earth and a partner who's...
When I relocated from Oklahoma to Perth five years ago, I never imagined I'd become something of an authority on Australian coastal adventures. Yet here I am, having just completed my fourth diving expedition to the Great Barrier Reef—arguably Australia's...
G'day from Brisbane, my fellow solo adventurers! As someone who's made the leap from corporate America to a completely different life abroad, I can tell you there's something magical about exploring a new city completely on your own terms. Brisbane...
Like distant galaxies revealing their secrets through my telescope, Brisbane's culinary landscape has undergone a magnificent transformation that deserves close observation. What was once a quiet riverside city has evolved into Australia's most exciting food destination—a supernova of flavors waiting...
There's something profoundly liberating about exploring a city on your own terms—setting your own pace, following your curiosities, and allowing serendipity to be your occasional guide. After spending the past few years immersed in my music history studies in Wellington,...
G'day, mates! When I first visited Perth back in 2015 after the Cricket World Cup, I had no idea this sun-drenched Western Australian gem would capture my heart so completely. Often overlooked for Sydney or Melbourne, Perth offers that perfect...
Standing at the edge of Gunlom Falls, watching my reflection ripple across the infinity pool while the vast Kakadu landscape stretched endlessly before me, I understood why Indigenous Australians have revered this land for over 65,000 years. As someone who's...
