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Is Australia jealous of New Zealand?

Is Australia jealous of New Zealand?

Australia is jealous of New Zealand’s brand strategy and has yet to “crack the marketing code”, according to Tourism Industry Association New Zealand chief executive Tim Cossar. Travel Today reports... [Read more]

Indian tourism in Australia in danger?

Indian tourism in Australia in danger?

From a preferred destination to a most-avoided holiday spot – the downslide in the Indo-Australian tourism sector has come rather fast in the wake of the alleged racist attacks on Indians there.... [Read more]

So many websites, so little time.

So many websites, so little time.

As you may have guessed, things have been pretty busy for me as of late; planning for the wedding, planning the European honeymoon, and trying to keep up with my job. It has left little time for me to... [Read more]

Photography Post #7, Australian Sunset Sillhouette

Photography Post #7, Australian Sunset Sillhouette

Australian Sunset Sillhouette, originally uploaded by Stefan. I’m a sucker for silhouettes, and when I saw this sunset up in the Hunter Valley, I quickly jumped to get my camera. Sunsets in... [Read more]

Paying for the experience?

Paying for the experience?

I’d venture to say that most people that read this blog travel extensively – or at least have an interest in travelling. It’s also quite likely that you plan out your trips, and do your... [Read more]

Dog lovers – unite!

Dog lovers – unite!

Ok, admittedly, I treat my dog as a child. I don’t have children, and while he sheds (and drools) more than most children do, he’s a pleasure to have around. But what to do when you’re... [Read more]

No love from the airports. New “kiss and drop” fees popping up around the world.

No love from the airports. New “kiss and drop” fees popping up around the world.

An airport in England has started charging airline passengers to “kiss and drop” zone outside its main terminal. All drivers, including taxis, will have to fork out STG1 ($A2.07) for spending... [Read more]

Happy Easter –  Jesus died for our four day weekend.

Happy Easter – Jesus died for our four day weekend.

Happy Easter everyone! I trust everyone is enjoying the long weekend – at least here in Australia. Yep, four days off for Easter, something you’re lucky to get even just a day off for in the... [Read more]

Photography Post #6, Koala

Photography Post #6, Koala

Koala, originally uploaded by deletedpenguin. Koalas live a life that many would envy, eating and sleeping the majority of their life? Why? Either the eucalyptus is low in nutrients and it "drugs"... [Read more]

Two big movie premieres in two days. Why Sydney?

Two big movie premieres in two days. Why Sydney?

I’m a pretty big movie buff, and a hardcore trekkie (nerd alert!) to boot. Last night, at the Sydney Opera House, J.J. Abrams and the cast of the new Star Trek movie had their world debut. The red... [Read more]