There's No Place Like Oz

Andrew & company at Go! Overseas have deemed me worthy of being included in their top 10 list of blogs by expats in Australia 🙂 At present, the top 10 is listed in no particular order BUT there is a contest under way (Oct. 18-Nov. 3) to RANK the 10 that were already selected. Please […]

Over the weekend I hit the 5-month mark of experiencing Australia. *shakes head* I can’t believe it! I mean, it certainly feels like I’ve been here for at least that long, but I still can’t quite believe it’s true. Today I am reminded that I am living a dream. For four years I saved in […]

After cruising along highways, country roads, and blind curves (with our mad new driving skills!) for nearly two weeks, it was time for me and Brooke to wrap up the epic east coast road trip. The last few days wouldn’t be complete without more fun culinary stops, as it had become our mission to visit […]

The last four months have brought a few days that were either completely wonderful or totally craptastic — but mostly days that were nice and normal and somewhere in between. Today was one of those days that was close enough to perfect. First, one of my best friends in the entire world was by my […]

Fraser Island is considered to be the world’s largest sand island and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia. Beyond that, I knew little-to-nothing about the island prior to the 2-day tour Brooke and I enjoyed with Cool Dingo Tours. Cool Dingo shows you as much of the island as possible in […]

Watch a show at the Opera House. Feed a kangaroo or hold a koala at a wildlife park. Snorkel or dive at the Great Barrier Reef. Some activities make the “things to do in Australia” list with little thought! Whale watching, however, did not spring to mind when friends and family asked what I hoped […]

Upon returning to Cairns from our adventures at the Great Barrier Reef, I realized I had worked up quite an appetite. Thankfully days 6-9 of the epic road trip took care of all of my cravings and then some. After several days of frequent noshing on granola bars, fruit, and nuts, Brooke and I were […]

When people think of Australia, I assume the Great Barrier Reef makes the list of places to visit for most people! It certainly made mine. In the attempt to be more flexible, I didn’t arrive in Oz with any pre-arranged plans to visit the reef. And fortunate, blessed lil me not only got to visit […]

After bidding farewell to Willie and Judy in Cooktown, Brooke and I hopped in our Traveller’s Autobarn station wagon and headed south to Port Douglas. Camping at the Big4 caravan park just outside of Port Douglas From Port Douglas, a handful of tour companies offer day trips including sights around Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, and […]

Even as a little girl, I was a thinker. I have always pondered, analyzed, and most of all, reflected. When I was 7 I started my first diary in a small, pink, hard cover book — complete with a tiny lock and key! Little me, thinking about something in between acts at the circus Over […]