Surprise, surprise The beauty of air travel is that it makes the world a much smaller place. A couple of months ago, I was scrolling through flight deals when I saw a deal for Australia. I put the bug in Mr. Yoder Toter’s ear that I’d like to surprise my Aussie bff, Briony, for her …
10 Things to Know Before Visiting Australia Australia has been near and dear to my heart since I spent a year as an exchange student Down Under. Since my time on Exchange, we’ve traveled to the country four times, this last time a rushed surprise trip. During my time as a travel agent, I shared …
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Once you’ve just invested in an airline ticket to cross?the Pacific, or maybe just one across the Bass Strait, you’re probably looking for some free things to do around Hobart. ?While getting to Tasmania can be quite the journey, there are many affordable things to do once you arrive! Here are 4 free things to …
A road trip from Hobart to Port Arthur is not one you’ll soon forget. Port Arthur Historic Site is one of 11 historic sites in Australia that together form the Australian Convicts Sites World Heritage. However, while the history of the Port Arthur penal settlement is engaging for the entire family, the drive from Hobart …
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Melbourne, Australia is a family-friendly city often overlooked by overseas visitors emblazoned with the images of Sydney. Unfortunately, we only had three full days in Melbourne and it’s hard to “do a city right” in such a short time. With that in mind and the fact that my parents and I had been in Melbourne …
Melbourne, Australia – Family-friendly daytrips plus tips for your stay Read More »
Oh, Melbourne. ?When we began planning our family trip to Australia the husband made one condition- if we were spending the big bucks to take a family of five Down Under, we’d 1.) Go in summer and 2.) Go to the Australian Open. ?Knowing those two stipulations, we knew we’d go in January and we’d …
A well-known escape for those from Sydney and the Hunter Valley- Port Stephens is a tropical oasis about 2.5 hours north of Sydney. The Port Stephens region is a haven for local travels, but caters to the overseas visitors as well. It’s the perfect family-friendly destination with plenty of things to do! “The Bay” is …
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I read so many things about Hobart before we visited, and truth be told, it did not disappoint. ?Hobart’s population of? 218,000 people makes it a small, desirable place. ?Hobart is easy to navigate, traffic is light, and while our accommodation and rental car were by no means cheap, Hobart is worth the trip! Here …
