Category Archives: Australia and Oceania

Activities You Can Enjoy in Melbourne at Night

Activities You Can Enjoy in Melbourne at Night
Melbourne is one of the most intriguing cities in Australia. A visit to Melbourne is exciting day or night. However, if you want to enjoy the nightlife you may be wondering where you can go to do this. After all, Melbourne is fast becoming a city that doesn't sleep. A night out in Melbourne does…
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An Adventure to Auckland New Zealand

An Adventure to Auckland New Zealand
Skyline of the City of Sails Imagine a multi-cultural, urban environment with a sunny climate that combines the best of nature: incredible hiking trails, pristine beaches, enchanting islands, and top-notch vineyards, all within a half-hour of the city center.  This one-of-a-kind city is Auckland. Rich in Polynesian culture and a reputation for incredible food and…
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Kuranda Scenic Railway – Adventure Travel Queensland Australia

Kuranda Scenic Railway – Adventure Travel Queensland Australia
At the tail end of a whirlwind, eight-day, maiden voyage tour to Down Under, including Tasmania, Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, and Cairns, I had traveled by catamaran, helicopter, bus, foot, cable car, plane, semi-submersible, and car. I was short one of the most pleasant ways to travel; yes, you…
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Adventure Travel to the Bay of Islands New Zealand

Adventure Travel to the Bay of Islands New Zealand
Get out your bucket list! The North Island of New Zealand and its Bay of Islands must be on it. For those that haven't yet traveled to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, let me show you what you're missing. Get on with it! (And, for those of you that have already visited this outstanding adventure…
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Inspiration to Walkabout to Australia

Inspiration to Walkabout to Australia
Having returned from an adventure filled walkabout to Australia, I wanted to highlight the character from my memoir When All Balls Drop - The Upside of Losing Everything that spurred my many healing travels nearly five years ago.  Thank you Patrice! Originally from Chicago, Patrice was not only well-traveled, lively, and kind, but also had the best…
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Ready, Set, Bungy Jump New Zealand

Ready, Set, Bungy Jump New Zealand
When in New Zealand, do what crazy Kiwis and adrenaline junkies do, BUNGY JUMP! Although it was my maiden voyage to New Zealand with twelve days of adventure travel planned, I thought nothing would kick-off the journey better than bungy jumping 40 meters over the Waitemata Harbour from Auckland's Harbour Bridge. AND, I was right!…
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