Australia Starts Here Let’s be clear: The average person doesn’t understand what an Australia itinerary looks like. I learned this first-hand many years ago in advance of my maiden voyage to Sydney, when a US Customs and Border Patrol officer threatened to detain me when I told him how long he was traveling. […]
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The Ugly Side of Farm Work in Australia
Picking fruit or vegetables in Australia is a good, easy way to make money — or is it? Guest blogger “OzVegPickerGirl” shares her story.
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The fabled land “down under,” Australia was both a place I desperately wanted to travel and one I had no desire to visit. Although I knew I would be dazzled and amazed by the continent’s physical beauty and all the things to do in Australia, I had a feeling that its modernity would make it […]
Continue ReadingTourism and Voyeurism in Myanmar
Democracy, freedom and where to draw the line between tourism and voyeurism in Myanmar.
Continue ReadingThe Dark Secret of Indonesia’s Blue-Fire Volcano
If you think it’s crazy to hike into an active volcano just days after one of its neighbors erupts, ask the sulfur miners who work there how they feel.
Continue ReadingWhat to Do With 48 Hours in Hobart
If you only have 48 hours in Hobart, you simply won’t be able to fit everything in. But this list will give you the best chance of seeing the best of the best.
Continue ReadingEnemy Image
Today’s post is an ode to Beijing – and to myself.
Continue ReadingThe Dark Secret of Indonesia’s Blue-Fire Volcano
If you think it’s crazy to hike into an active volcano just days after one of its neighbors erupts, ask the sulfur miners who work there how they feel.
Continue ReadingThe Outback on Camelback
If you love camels but don’t have the time or patience to search out wild ones, book a camel ride through the outback at Uluru Camel Tours in Yulara.
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