All About Albany, Western Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 11, 2019

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.

Exploring the South West Coastal Corner from Perth, Western Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 6, 2019

Decisions, decisions – which way to head from Perth? South leads to the marvellous Margaret River region combining vineyard attractions with big surf beaches.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia (December 2018)

By zara On February 23, 2019

Rottnest Island has beautiful beaches and the world’s friendliest marsupial in a family friendly traffic free environment – grab a bike and start exploring!

The Indian Pacific Train across the Nullarbor, Australia (December 2018)

By zara On January 23, 2019

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.

That California Trip: Route 66, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On January 13, 2019

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.

Two of the Best Museums in Los Angeles, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On January 7, 2019

Los Angeles has some world class museums, including the famous Getty collection and the lesser known, but no less spectacular, Norton Simon.

The Mojave National Preserve, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On January 2, 2019

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.

Shopping and Loathing in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (December 2018)

By zara On December 27, 2018

Las Vegas: love it or hate it, it does have something for everyone, plus one of the world’s coolest fountains.

Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On December 23, 2018

Joshua Tree National Park is an easy 3 hour drive east of Los Angeles, California. With its unique trees and beautiful boulder strewn landscape, it provides a stunning desert experience.

Jura – A Most Un-get-at-able Place. Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK (November 2018)

By zara On December 19, 2018

Jura lies in the Southern Hebrides of Scotland, just above Islay. A wild remote place with only 200 inhabitants, 6000 deer and one road, it has a captivating beauty.

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