Tag Archives: Australia
The clear water, stark white shells and blue sky make for a stunning contrast along the shores of Shark Bay.

A Beach Made Entirely of Shells?

While exploring Australia’s Western Coast, I learned of a beach that was said to be made entirely of shells. Entirely of shells? That had to be an exaggeration. A beach made of shells? Determined to find out, I crossed Australia by train, sought the counsel of a Princess, then headed up the coast from Geralton to an […]

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Jumping Around the World

It’s no secret, we love to travel. Somewhere around 2006 or so we started to express our love of travel by literally jumping for joy in our photos. It all began in Egypt actually with a group jumping shot in front of the Great Pyramid. Since then, we’ve been jumping around the world. Sometimes it […]

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Fillet mignon at Freemasons Hotel in Geraldton, Australia

My 10 Most Memorable Meals while Traveling

Food is always a big part of travel. After all, what you are eating is often defined by where you are and the experience of eating it is often one of the most memorable parts of being there.  Below are 10 of the most memorable meals I’ve enjoyed while traveling. Be prepared because this list […]

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16 Beautiful Sunsets from Around the World

Who doesn’t love a good sunset? Watching one can be one of the most memorable parts of a trip. Especially watching one with good friends and a drink in hand. I’ve been lucky enough to see some really beautiful sunsets in my travels. Although the sun is always the same, it’s amazing how different a […]

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Spices for Sale at Durban's Victoria Street Market

The Top 10 Street Markets, Bazaars and Souks in the World

Exploring street markets can be the highlight of any destination and I’ve been lucky enough to explore my fair share from around the world.  The following are my top ten favorites and they span the globe from South East Asia to Africa to the Middle East and Australia.  Have you been to a market that […]

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Taking a moment with the Indian Pacific locomotive in Broken Hill

Crossing Australia by Train Aboard the Indian-Pacific from Sydney to Perth

Crossing Australia by train aboard the Indian-Pacific is one of the most epic train journeys in the world.  The trip spans 4,352km (2,704 miles) from Sydney on Australia’s east coast all the way to Perth on the extreme west coast.  This trans-continental journey takes 65 hours to complete and brings passengers from the lush city of Sydney, […]

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Great Ocean Road Australia - Driving on the Left

How to Drive on the Left Side of the Road

While most of the world drives on the right side of the road, there are many popular destinations that like to switch things up by driving on the left. But if you’re used to driving on the right, how do you drive on the left side of the road? My first encounter with this was […]

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Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf great ocean road australia

A Flash Mob of Golfing Kangaroos: Animal Encounters while Traveling

After seeing the adorable sloth on Costa Rican Tourism’s homepage, I am beyond excited for all the new wildlife that I’ll see during my visit there in two weeks.  I can barely find the sloth in his designated exhibit in the Central Park Zoo, so I really hope that Costa Rica is simply RIFE with […]

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