Australia
| Whitewater rafting, quad biking through hot mud pools are the celebratory choices for an unfit couple's 20th anniversary - one Lynne Turnbull and her husband survived and would do all over again. | John M. Edwards wanted to hitchhike the 518 miles from Adelaide to Coober Pedy, across one of Australia's harshest outback landscapes - in one day. |
| National parks in Tasmania offer a chance to see spectacular rugged nature and pristine environments for flora and fauna. Jill March thought her chances of spotting a duck billed platypus were slim to none - especially in broad daylight at the foot of an amazing waterfall. But she was wrong - and delighted! | Anna Lincoln woke up at four in the morning to learn that her hostel was on fire. |
Three-Day Train Journey through the Heartland of Australia - Australia Gavin Wilk took a three-day train journey through Australia and experienced the true vastness and essence of the "Land Down Under". | Upside Down, Down Under: Adventure in the Midst of Peace and Tranquility - Cairns, Australia Jean Lutz is flying through the rainforest upside down and having the time of her life! |
| Of all the remedies for a broken toe, Kristin Repsher certainly did not expect the pharmacist to suggest this one. | Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part 5 - Sydney, Australia Tim Fisher and wife do the Sydney bit - the Opera House, the Taronga Zoo, the Center Point Tower, an opal dealer. But it's the buffet overlooking spectacular Sydney with their S-W members they'll remember always. |
Chocolate and The Straw Bale House - Daylesford, Victoria, Australia Catherine Tinsley thinks the Chocolate Mill is a must see part of any trip to Australia. With a sign reading Please do not lick the glass above the viewing area, maybe she's right. | Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part 4 - Cairns, Australia This is Paradise, or as close to it as Tom Fisher has ever seen on planet Earth. |
Fuzzy Hats and Mountain Climbing - Mt. Ngungun, Brisbane, Queensland It was not the tallest mountain Kristin Repsher had ever climbed (at 250 meters high), but it definitely was the most enjoyable - for several reasons. | Where left is right: Terror behind the wheel (Down Under) - Melbourne, Sydney, Australia Roger Wade cautions anyone driving on the opposite side of the road for the first time. It can be like - a born-again experience - well, maybe. |
Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part 2 - New Zealand, Australia, Australasia On this segment of his trip, Tom Fisher focuses on sheep herding, sheep shearing and the lake that "breathes" - a few other experiences and tidbits of information too. | Our Trip to New Zealand and Australia: Part I - New Zealand, Australia, Australasia Tom Fisher and his wife booked a commercial tour for this S-W get together. From this account, it appears they made the right decision. |
| Jasmine Ho has some simple ideas for an extraordinary Australian vacation for children - and one that adults will enjoy also. | Jill March visited the red earth of Australia's heart and played among the Devil's marbles. |
Dude, We're Home - Malle Country, Northwest Victoria, Australia Even after a full year spent travelling, Dave Hogan is happy to be home - for several reasons. | A city of about 3.6 million, and the second largest city in Oz, Melbourne is up to its skyscrapers in charm, diversity, sophistication, and like NYC, fabulous food, wine, and culture. |
| Cat George gives an overview of Western Australia's plentiful attractions, along with some hints for visitors about the big issue in this big state: transportation. | Rex Crum devotes some of his time in Australia to touring the impressive vineyards in Victoria. |
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