Australia

Adrenalin Rush in Cairns - 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.	Outback Blues - Australia 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.

Wild Tasmania: The National Parks - Australia 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!	Hostel Fire - Launceston,Tasmania, Australia 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!
The Pharmacist's Honest Opinion - Brisbane, Australia 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.
Kids' Vacations in Australia - Australia Jasmine Ho has some simple ideas for an extraordinary Australian vacation for children - and one that adults will enjoy also.	Australia's Heart - The Outback, Australia 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.	The Big Apple Down Under - Melbourne, Victoria 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.

Mini Guide to Western Australia: Empty Spaces, Open Shores 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.	Wines By The Hour In Victoria - Victoria, Australia Rex Crum devotes some of his time in Australia to touring the impressive vineyards in Victoria.