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Exploring Marvelous Melbourne: A Two Day Itinerary
Sydney may be famous for its natural harbor and world-class Opera House, but Melbourne is Australia’s hot ticket city. It is trendy, it is hip and it is buzzing with life. I’d often heard people rave about Melbourne during my travels. “You’re gonna love it there,” they’d say. And yet, though everybody seemed to love Melbourne, few could articulate exactly what it was that made Australia’s second largest city so special. Thus, even before setting foot on Australian soil, I knew I’d enjoy Melbourne. I just wasn’t really sure why. And so, after a week…
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The Great Ocean Road in Australia: A Three Day Itinerary
The Great Ocean Road in Australia is a 151 mile ribbon of pavement that winds along seaside cliffs and wide sandy beaches. It is one of the world’s great road trip destinations and a highlight of travel in the Land Down Under. The world-famous Great Ocean Road is a coastal highway that connects Melbourne and Adelaide. Along the way, it stops by quaint seaside towns, iconic landmarks, and wildlife-filled nature reserves. Originally constructed as a work project for veterans returning from World War I, it is often regarded as the…
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Three Days in Sydney: Australia’s Beautiful Harbor City
Sydney is a marvelous city with an outsized personality. It is worldly, cosmopolitan and architecturally stunning. The city boasts an eclectic mix of beaches, parks and funky neighborhoods. Sydney seamlessly integrates greenery into its cityscape. Forested parks ring the city’s outskirts and penetrate deep into its heart. A stunning natural harbor frames views of towering skyscrapers. It is a place where nature lives hand in hand with some of humankind’s most notable architectural feats. THREE DAY SYDNEY ITINERARY I spent three days in Sydney, on a ten day trip…
