Melbourne was once a tiny encampment of European immigrants (and not convicts like many believe) looking for riches in the many mines that dot the state of Victoria. Today it is a cosmopolitan alpha city, often called the most “European” city of Australia due to its incredibly high rates of Irish, Italian, and Greek immigration […]
While there are plenty of wild places to visit in Australia – and many along its eastern shores – sometimes it’s nice to have adventures a little closer to civilization. If you’re looking for a vacation from your vacation, or if you’re simply searching for something a bit different to do in Australia, Gold Coast […]
No journey to Australia is complete without a visit to the largest barrier reef in the world, and that in turn means no journey to Australia is complete without first stopping in Cairns. While the city itself is relatively small, the easy access it provides to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical beaches, and lush rainforests […]