Travel For Adventurous Women
Standing atop the sand dunes of Main Beach I shook my head in wonder at the broad expanse of dazzling white sand stretching as far as my eyes could see. Turquoise waves crested and crashed onto the beach and gulls teetered along the sand looking for tasty morsels to be tossed their way.
When foreigners think of Australia the first thing to come to mind often is Sydney. While I can’t begrudge the famous opera house’s place in the international community’s travel dreams, what I will never understand is why so few travellers ever make it to Western Australia. Yes, the east coast has most of Australia’s population, … Read more
Sydney is easily one of the best cities in the world for a romantic getaway. From the Circular Quay of Sydney Harbor to the sandy stretches of Bondi Beach and out to the Blue Mountains west of the city, Sydney is simply packed with incredible ways to spend a romantic evening, weekend, or long holiday … Read more
When the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom with pops of purple lining the streets and the sun is warming the playful waves of the beaches, it’s easy to see why Sydney in summer is a Mecca for tourists. In a city that sits along the eastern seaboard, it offers incredible views of the jagged … Read more
An Easter tradition for some in rural Southern Queensland is the fabulous Warwick Easter Rock Swap, Antiques and Collectables Fair held at the Warwick Fairgrounds every Easter weekend. This year was the 47th Rock Swap and my first experience at this event. It is now an Aussie tradition that I will be repeating every year. Far … Read more
A Sub-Tropical Winter Wonderland We may not have snowmen or chestnuts roasting over an open fire in Brisbane, Australia, but the Christmas spirit is alive and well. This week my Aussie friend Elizabeth introduced me to a recent Brisbane tradition: The Brisbane City Council’s Bus Tour of the 4KQ Christmas Lights Competition. 4KQ is a local … Read more
Editor’s Note: Adventurous traveler and foodie, Krista Bjorn, has to be a little more adventurous than she bargained for on a visit in January to Australia. Doubt this is a recipe she added to her files upon her return home; but now that she’s moved to Australia, who knows? This insight certainly goes beyond what … Read more
It’s one thing to read about history, quite another to see it lived out before your eyes. History comes to life every year at Fort Lytton, Queensland with History Alive: A Journey Through Time. A fantastic living history event, History Alive allows the public to visit encampments depicting life from the Roman Legions up through … Read more
