Crossing the Nullarbor, Western and South Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 27, 2019

The Eyre Highway runs for 2,700 km through two states from Adelaide to Perth, but it is the bit in the middle that is famous: the 1,200 km stretch across the Nullarbor Plain, one of the most isolated roads in Australia. At the end of the day it is just a long drive, with many unexpected delights: just do it!

Life’s a Beach: Esperance, Western Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 20, 2019

Pure white sands and deep blue ocean, two great National Parks and Esperance: feed the inner beachbum in the deep south of Western Australia.

A Day in Denmark, Western Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 14, 2019

Denmark, in central southern Western Australia, is a little town in a great location. Explore on foot, by bicycle or on the water, enjoy wine tasting and superb beaches: there is truly something for everyone.

All About Albany, Western Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 11, 2019

Far away on the edge of the Southern Ocean in Western Australia, Albany was the last glimpse of Australia for many of the 41,000 ANZAC troops leaving for the Great War. Now Bruce Munro’s Field of Light celebration marks 100 years since war ended.

Exploring the South West Coastal Corner from Perth, Western Australia (January 2019)

By zara On March 6, 2019

Decisions, decisions – which way to head from Perth? South leads to the marvellous Margaret River region combining vineyard attractions with big surf beaches.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia (December 2018)

By zara On February 23, 2019

Rottnest Island has beautiful beaches and the world’s friendliest marsupial in a family friendly traffic free environment – grab a bike and start exploring!

The Indian Pacific Train across the Nullarbor, Australia (December 2018)

By zara On January 23, 2019

One of the great train journeys of the world, the Indian Pacific links those two oceans between Sydney in New South Wales and Perth in Western Australia. We joined it in Adelaide for the famous crossing of the Nullarbor desert.

That California Trip: Route 66, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On January 13, 2019

The Mojave Desert in California was considered the toughest stretch of Route 66, and the last to to be paved. We continue our explorations from Amboy to Los Angeles.

Two of the Best Museums in Los Angeles, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On January 7, 2019

Los Angeles has some world class museums, including the famous Getty collection and the lesser known, but no less spectacular, Norton Simon.

The Mojave National Preserve, California, USA (December 2018)

By zara On January 2, 2019

A big piece of the Mojave desert lies in eastern California and it is a good stop en route to Las Vegas, as well as a super destination in its own right.

Category: Destinations