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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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 …
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 …
How did the kids do? ?What worked well? What would I change? It’s hard to believe that we’ve been back from Australia for 6 weeks. ?Time travels quickly! ?While things are still fresh in my mind, I thought I would review our trip in the hopes that it would help others planning a trip Down …
What we did + tips for if you go Ever since returning from my year as an exchange student, I was kicking myself for not attending Australia Day in Sydney! ?Australia Day is regarded as a party day for Aussies the same way Americans regard the 4th of July. ?Being in Sydney for Australia Day …
