because life's too short
because life's too short
Denmark, in central southern Western Australia, is a little town in a great location. Explore on foot, by bicycle or on the water, enjoy wine tasting and superb beaches: there is truly something for everyone.
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Far away on the edge of the Southern Ocean in Western Australia, Albany was the last glimpse of Australia for many of the 41,000 ANZAC troops leaving for the Great War. Now Bruce Munro’s Field of Light celebration marks 100 years since war ended.
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Decisions, decisions – which way to head from Perth? South leads to the marvellous Margaret River region combining vineyard attractions with big surf beaches.
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Rottnest Island has beautiful beaches and the world’s friendliest marsupial in a family friendly traffic free environment – grab a bike and start exploring!
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One of the great train journeys of the world, the Indian Pacific links those two oceans between Sydney in New South Wales and Perth in Western Australia. We joined it in Adelaide for the famous crossing of the Nullarbor desert.
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The Mojave Desert in California was considered the toughest stretch of Route 66, and the last to to be paved. We continue our explorations from Amboy to Los Angeles.
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This song ties into my article: That Californian Trip, Route 66, when we followed Route 66 into Los Angeles from Roy’s Cafe at Amboy. OK, it is a bit of a cliche but it is the classic Route 66 song!
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Los Angeles has some world class museums, including the famous Getty collection and the lesser known, but no less spectacular, Norton Simon.
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A big piece of the Mojave desert lies in eastern California and it is a good stop en route to Las Vegas, as well as a super destination in its own right.
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Las Vegas: love it or hate it, it does have something for everyone, plus one of the world’s coolest fountains.
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