Australia’s deadliest animals
Australia has 20 of the top 25 most venomous snakes in the world, as well as 3 of the top 7 deadliest spiders (Sydney Funnelweb, Mouse Spider and Redback). Then there are Great White Sharks, …
Travel tips
How to pack for a camping trip (with luxuries)
“Everything has to have more than one use” is Doc’s mantra when we go camping. He also says that they have to be tough and unbreakable. I disagree (no surprises there), I have some single …
Where to see wildlife in Australia
One of the main reasons people visit Australia is the wildlife. Well, the cute and cuddly variety anyway, mainly kangaroos and koalas. Yet most people never get beyond Taronga Park Zoo to see them. While …
Dealing with car trouble in the outback
“What will you do if something goes wrong?” Everytime I told somebody I was travelling to the outback with a girlfriend, that was the first thing they said. What they really meant was “But you’re …
The romance of camping – yes, really
Do you get that reaction from people when you say you’re going camping? You know the one – their nose turns up, the corners of their mouth turn down and they get a slight shiver …
Top things to do in Sydney
OK, you’ve done the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, what else is there to see in Sydney. For my money, while Sydney is very beautiful, its scenery is just the backdrop to life in …