Wild, rugged and off the beaten track: the eastern fjords of Iceland have some of the best scenery in the country. That is, if the weather cooperates.. It’s not every day that one wakes up …
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To Iceland from the Isle of Man by ferry, including the Yorkshire Dales, the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark (July 2023)
The Icelandic ferry leaves from northern Denmark these days. Be prepared for a long schlep from England, and even more so from the Isle of Man! However, there are some scenic spots en route if …
Continue readingVisiting Warick & the Surrounding Region, Queensland, Australia (February 2023)
A mechanical issue with our car resulted in our spending more time than intended in the Scenic Rim and Warick region of Queensland. There was plenty to keep us busy. The Armistice Way Still reeling …
Continue readingThe Q Station Hotel, North Head, Sydney, NSW, Australia (February 2023)
In its 156 year history, 13,000 people passed though the Quarantine Station on North Head at the entrance to Sydney Harbour. The fascinating site has many stories to tell, active ghosts and an unusual hotel. …
Continue readingLamington & Springbrook National Parks, Queensland, Australia. (January 2023)
Lamington National Park is listed within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area which protects Australia’s largest subtropical rainforests. Springbrook National Park is next door: both offer richly rewarding rainforest experiences amidst fabulous mountain …
Continue readingThe Japanese Breakout at Cowra Prisoner of War Camp, NSW, Australia (January 2023)
A prisoner of war camp at Cowra in inland NSW, Australia, was the site of an infamous Japanese escape in August 1944. It was to be the largest POW breakout in military history with 234 …
Continue readingTo Texas, Queensland, via Inland NSW, Australia. (January 2023)
Avoiding the New Year crowds on the coast, we drive north through inland NSW. We find some surprisingly interesting and diverse places!
Continue readingWoolomombi Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, NSW, Australia (December 2022)
A scenic stop on the Waterfall Way in northern NSW, Australia, Woolomombi Falls is one of the highest in Australia and lies in a magnificent gorge landscape.
Continue readingScenic Stops on the Sydney to Brisbane Route, NSW, Australia (November 2022)
There are some very scenic National Parks between Sydney and Brisbane where you can escape to secluded campsites and endless beaches – and Byron!
Continue readingSunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, Queensland, Australia (December 2022)
The rainforest and waterfalls of the Blackall Ranges provide the stunning backdrop to this Queensland Great Walk which, other than the heat, is an easy 58.8 km over 4 days.
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