Australia, Australia/New Zealand
It’s time for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne! The city is decked out in glitz and glitter, complete with dozens of huge television screens throughout the parks and town squares. The atmosphere here is fun! There are so many people from so many different...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Travel 101
Great Ocean Road – Love it, love it, love it. I’m currently lying on a glorious beach in Lorne, one of the many small towns along the Great Ocean Road. I’ve stunned. These types of crashing waves and roaring seas only existed in my imagination and...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand, Hiking, Travel 101
After I sufficiently explored Sydney Harbour and had my fill of snorkeling and adventuring around Bondi Beach, I felt it was time to stretch my legs and see what the fuss was about the Blue Mountains. I wanted to see if a) were they really blue? b) what was this...
Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Hello from Australia!! I had a wonderful, restful break in traveling at home, in central Illinois. I caught up with friends, cuddled some babies that arrived while I was away, and indulged in some foods I missed while on the road (Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, salty...
