Dine at Garagistes in Hobart, Tasmania
by Jennie Nunn
Outfitted with industrial pendant lamps and wooden communal tables, Garagistesserves biodynamic wines from small island vineyards along with organic labels from France, Italy, and Spain. The restaurant offers tapas-style plates,...
Stargazing at Ayers Rock, Australia
The Sounds of Silence tour at Ayers Rock Resort begins at sunset, when the iconic rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta glow fiery red. Take a short walk through the dunes to a panoramic viewpoint, then dine outdoors on Aussie fare, including...
The Taste of Oz
If you're a beer drinker (or drinker in general), you'll fit right in down under. Here is a pretty well-rounded assortment of brews - from vintage Resch's to the popular low carb Super Dry and Pure Blonde to the staples VB and Carlton. Bluetongue...
Possibly the World’s Oldest Oasis
For millions of years, this red rock in the middle of miles and miles of desert has been an oasis for both the Aboriginal peoples and desert dwelling animals of Australia. It has provided the shade, plants, and water crucial for survival in this...
Contrasting Carnarvon
Carnarvon is a great national park to camp in (There's also a nearby Carnarvon Lodge for the not so happy campers) because it has great hiking trails throughout the beautiful park. I didn't think I'd like hiking - but I loved it! Carnarvon is full...
Sunset on Kangaroo Island
On our first visit to Kangaroo Island we stayed at a beautiful spot in what's called 'The Sky House'.
The house is perched on top a hill with commanding views along the northern coast of Kangaroo Island. At sunset the grasses turn golden and this...
Paradise found in Coral Bay
You can wade for what seems like forever through these shallow crystal clear waters... and then you'll hit the edge of Ningaloo Reef! Throw on your snorkel gear and explore the depths of what I consider to be a reef even greater than Great...
Uluru's Sacred Oasis
Although Uluru is an iconic image, I cannot even begin to describe the power of this place when seen up close. The size alone will blow your mind (it takes 6 hours to walk around the entire rock) and the many inlets, crevices, and plants growing...
Diving the Great Barrier Reef
Swimming with a Maori Wrasse at Agincourt Reef located 38 kilometers from Cairns on The Great Barrier Reef. I highly recommend Silverswift dive boat out of Cairns or their sister vessel the Silversonic out of Port Douglas.
Bikes, Bikinis, Beer and Bathing
There's not too much to do on Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Perth in Western Australia, unless you want there to be!
Since there aren't cars on the island, excepting the off maintenance vehicle and one bus, visitors use their two feet or a...
