Here you can read about Uluru - Part I from 2012! Safe to say in 7 years, not a lot has changed in the outback. I had a husband this time though! This time we flew into Uluru direct from Brisbane which I would 1000% recommend. If you're mainly going to see Uluru and Kings Canyon, there …
Is it safe to climb Mount Batur?
We got picked up from our accommodation in Ubud at 2:30am, it was pitch black so we basically slept the 1.5 hour journey to the foot of Mount Batur. On arrival our driver introduced us to our guide Gabrielle. Gabrielle has climbed this volcano 7 days a week for the past 3 and a half …
Enoggera Reservoir: Swimming in Brisbane
I've followed a lot of links such as: 'The best swimming holes in and around Brisbane' 'The top ten ways to cool down in the Brisbane summer' 'The top five waterfalls in Brisbane Queensland' Recently I heard about a swimming hole just 15-20 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD, The Ennoggera Reservoir. My new favourite hangout! …
Snorkelling in Nungwi, Zanzibar
As soon as you step foot on the beach in Nungwi you will need Captain super, Captain David, Captain Mohammad... Basically everyone is a 'Captain'. For only $20usd per person you'll probably be intrigued enough, if not by the fish, by "Bill Gates Island" to get on board. Here's what it's really like (IMO) We …
Nungwi, Zanzibar
Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania. We settled on staying 4 nights at the north-west of Zanzibar in Nungwi because I'd read: a) the beaches were filled with white sand and clear blue water b) It was a smaller quieter strip than the other towns c) Easy access to great snorkelling I can now confirm that a + …
Zanzibar : Tanzania – What to expect on arrival.
Wow - what can I say? When we were researching honeymoon options, I knew we couldn't do any more than 3 "beach days" My (now) husband is originally from Zambia and I knew he would love to go back, I did however want a couple beach days so after copious research. We settled on Tanzania. …
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The Scenic Rim: Chasing Waterfalls, QLD
I'd been living in Brisbane, QLD for over a year and a friend suggested we go camping to the Scenic Rim. I thought she was referring to some far away outback town, 7 hour drive and a road full of pot holes. I was quickly corrected. The Scenic Rim spans 4,256 km2 and is home to The …