No, silly, “the outback” is not a restaurant chain where you can get “shrimp on the barbie” and a “bloomin’ onion,” although their cuisine is to die for! The Australian outback is a complex landscape comprised of rich clay soils … Continue reading
Uluru This incredible rock formation has become one of Australia’s most iconic symbols. Located right at the Red Centre of the country, it can be reached by air with Qantas or overland from the nearby town of Alice Springs. The … Continue reading
Online Shopping As everyone knows, the Internet is a great place to find bargains and great deals on any product you can name. Want heated socks? You’ll find them online. Discount books? No problem. Any and everything can now be … Continue reading
Australia prides itself with a diverse wildlife: kangaroos, koalas, possums, wallabies, potaroos, dugongs, kookaburras, arowana fishes, Tasmanian tigers, emus, platypus, spiders, scorpions, octopus, wobbegong shark, barracuda, jellyfish, stonefish, and stingrays–the name-dropping can go on forever. Yes, the Aussie wildlife is … Continue reading
It doesn’t have an Opera House, but it has the legendary Ghan railway. It doesn’t have a world famous horse race, but it has an internationally renowned arts festival. It doesn’t have a Grand Prix, but it has the grand … Continue reading
Mainly as a result of the release of the film Australia, this large and varied country has begun to receive some attention as a romantic honeymoon destination. That’s for a good reason as Australia boasts some of the most exciting … Continue reading