North Stradbroke Island, or Straddie to the locals. is located in Morton Bay and easily accessed from Brisbane. The first time we went I could …
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Kyoto Walking Tour – Central Kyoto
Explore the city with this self guided Kyoto walking tour around central Kyoto. Follow the marked route or pick attractions to suit your …
Nature and History at White Rock Conservation Park
Take a moment to look at the photo of White Rock above. Squint your eyes or relax them ... do you see it? In the language of the Jagera People, the …
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Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
This week I wanted to introduce you to the Mary Cairncross scenic reserve in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Maleny isn't a big detour for the main …
Exploring the Hiroshima Peace Park
The Hiroshima Peace Park (known as Heiwakinen in Japanese) is the first place most visitors to the city aim for when they arrive. Whether you're …
A walk through Tinchi Tamba Wetlands
The Tinchi Tamba wetlands, a name meaning 'mangroves and ibis' in the local Aboriginal dialect, was our destination for the day. Only a half hour …
16 Amazing Street Art Murals in Toowoomba
Toowoomba is an inland city on the Darling Downs about 90 minutes from Brisbane. It's known as the garden city, is surrounded by some great national …
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Exploring the geisha districts of Kyoto
Planning to see geisha in Kyoto? Head into the areas where they live and entertain. These geisha districts are known as hanamachi and there are 5 in …
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Detour and explore at Coomba Falls
As my sense of direction improves the improvised side trips reduce and there's more time to explore things that grab our attention while travelling. …
The Australian Walking Track Grading System
Australia has some fantastic walking tracks all around the country. Whether you're tempted by a coastal hike, a day in the rainforest or an outback …
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