Australia

What to Do With 48 Hours in Hobart

March 27, 2017 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

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.

The Ugly Side of Farm Work in Australia

November 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger 14 Comments

Picking fruit or vegetables in Australia is a good, easy way to make money — or is it? Guest blogger “OzVegPickerGirl” shares her story.

Kangaroos on the Beach in Australia

May 8, 2012 by Robert Schrader 8 Comments

Seeing wild kangaroos when I traveled to Australia wasn’t enough for me — I wanted to see wild kangaroos on the beach! You’ve probably had a similar idea if you own the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s “Australia” guidebook, whose front cover depicts (wait for it) a kangaroo on a beach. Several of my Australian […]

Are The Whitsunday Islands Worth Visitng?

March 29, 2012 by Robert Schrader 9 Comments

Promotional paraphernalia paints traveling to Australia’s Whitsunday Islands as a hard prospect to pass up, but does the idyllic beauty of the islands alone make visiting them worth it?

High Prices in the Land Down Under

March 23, 2012 by Robert Schrader 51 Comments

Although it’s possible to travel in Australia without going completely bankrupt, you shouldn’t count on any aspect of your Australian holiday being cheap.