Australasia Travel Stories Articles

The Penguin Parade: A Boxing Day Event! – Philip Island, Victoria, Australia

Rachel Nena Krasno watched penguins climb the beach towards their burrows – an amazing feat for half-pint sized animals with seagulls as their enemies.

Why fly to Alice Springs? – Cairns to Alice Springs, Australia

Rachel Nena Krasno thinks the journey into the Outback is probably one of the most fantastic parts of Australia. Some may say there is nothing for miles, but she says, “why fly?”

The Best Laid Plans – New South Wales, Australia

It’s not the weekend getaway Jason Hooker had in mind, but he certainly had an interesting view of New South Wales’ small towns.

Adventures in Hostelling – New Zealand

Marisa Umsawasdi gives her take on hostels in New Zealand.

Southern Island Hopping in Australia – Bruny, Australia

Neville Millen heads to an island off the coast of Tasmania and is keen to visit its shores again in anticipation of a mixture of both solitude and stimulation.

It’s Just Me, a Dumb American – Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia

Becky Dewey only added to the American backpacker reputation while she was in Australia. However, in the defense of the United States, most of her blunders occurred, not because she was American, but

All Dried Up – New South Wales, Australia

After seeing the dry creekbeds of New South Wales, Jools puts forward a request that all who are traveling within drought affected areas of Australia be aware of the plight of farmers and those who de

Memories of Oz – Australia

In the middle of an Around the World adventure, Ian and Lizzy celebrate their marriage.

A Time To Travel – New Zealand

As Jay Wilson’s daughter embarks on her gap year, Jay fondly recalls her time spent abroad.

Offshore ACT – Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Douglas Spadotto checks out all that nature (and friendship) has to offer.