Geelong, Victoria Reinvents Itself As An Australian Gem
Like changing diapers on a bad day, it can be difficult to shake off a reputation. Geelong, the second largest city in Australia's southern state of Victoria has somehow shaken off a boring image and...
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Australia’s Active Beauty
For the thrill of land or air outdoors adventures, Victoria's picturesque Mt. Beauty region in southern Australia is unbeatable.I hardly believed Grandma would want to shoot herself into the...
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Tasmania, Australia’s Northern Wildnerness
The pristine World Heritage forests of Tasmania are perfect for introducing kids to the wonders of wilderness camping.The moment occurs at Cradle Mountain, a beautiful and wild spot in northern...
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From Sydney Around Australia
Fun with the family in Sydney: New South Wales, The Blue Mountains, and the Central Coast As Sydney prepared for her 2000 Olympic Games debut, our family traveled Down Under for a month-long visit....
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Sydney Sojourn, An Urban Australia Adventure
It is the most visited city in Australia: a glowing, eclectic and warm place with easy transport and family activities; welcome to Sydney.Lived in by aborigines for over 40,000...
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My Trip to Antarctica
My trip to Antarctica was unique and unforgettable. It was unique because it was not the regular tourist trip. It was unforgettable because the things I saw and the experiences and the emotions I went...
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Manicures on Bali: One Girl’s Life
On Bali in Indonesia, Phuket in Thailand, throughout Hawai'i, dozens of Caribbean Islands, and on most beaches frequented by tourists, children help support families by plaiting or braiding hair,...
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Cruising Australia’s South Pacific
A deluxe family cruise with P&O Lines from Sydney, Australia highlights the pirates' lore and pleasures of the South Pacific.Modern travel can make my head spin. Jump on a plane, whiz into...
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