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Melbourne is one of the best places to visit in Australia and one of our favorite cities in the world…but a vacation Down Under can be expensive! The high cost of Melbourne accommodations, pricey airline tickets and paid entrance into top attractions add up quickly.… Read the rest
My first glance at a map of the Melbourne CBD was a little overwhelming. There is quite a lot of ground to cover in order to see the top Melbourne sights. However, when we hit the pavement, we found Melbourne to be a very walkable city.… Read the rest
Sydney, Australia has a fascinating history and world-famous sights. Home to iconic Australian landmarks – like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge – a Sydney walking tour should be on every visitor’s to-do list.
The top Sydney landmarks are found in the compact Central Business District, making it easy to see the sights on foot.… Read the rest
Cairns, Australia is an exciting destination boasting an incredible coastline, entertaining attractions and some of the best natural wonders of the world. Visitors should have no trouble finding fun things to do in Cairns, Australia.
That said, travelers heading to Cairns on a budget need to get a little creative.… Read the rest
When we first started planning our trip to Hobart, Tasmania, everything and everyone told us we would need a car. Our Hobart Itinerary research made us wonder if we might feel trapped without our own wheels.
Our quirk of not driving abroad while sticking to a budget in Australia was becoming an increasingly pesky impediment.… Read the rest
Bondi Beach may be Sydney, Australia’s iconic powder-sand beach lapped by teal blue water, but the sand and waves are not the only attraction. The famous Australian beach town is packed with stylish restaurants and hip bars.
After a day spent surfing the waves, soaking in the rays or walking the famous Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, it’s nice to have a cold, refreshing drink.… Read the rest
Well-known for iconic landmarks and a laid-back culture, something else is brewing in Sydney, Australia…quite literally. Multiple craft breweries have taken up residence in warehouses of the Inner West Sydney suburbs – which are just a short train or bus ride from the city center.… Read the rest
We only had one day in Perth, Australia – and we wanted to make the most of it! On our quick stop – while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Mauritius – we packed our Perth itinerary with the city’s top sights.… Read the rest
On my first trip to Australia I only had one must-do activity on my list: Go Snorkeling on a Great Barrier Reef Cruise. I had snorkeled in the Caribbean Sea while visiting St. Maarten, at Captain Cook in Kona, Hawaii and in the lagoons surrounding Moorea, French Polynesia – and I wasn’t leaving Australia without taking a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour!… Read the rest
Mount Wellington walks in Hobart, Tasmania are one of the top things to do when visiting the Australian city. Highlights of Mount Wellington hikes are the famous ‘Organ Pipes’ rock formations, the Mt Wellington lookout at the summit and gorgeous views from these Tasmania hiking trails.… Read the rest