Archive for February, 2010
Why Would I Want to Visit Canberra?
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Canberra (pronounced more like “Can-bra” with the emphasis on the “can”), gets a bad rap. “Why would you want to go there?” was a question I had to answer more than once about visiting Australia’s capital city. Most of the people asking this question were Aussies themselves. For many tourists, Canberra doesn’t even make their [...]
Australian Seagulls, Spider Bites, and Blue Mountains
Thursday, February 18th, 2010My visit to Sydney was beautifully rounded out by staying with some friends just outside of the city. And aside from a chance encounter – or rather encounters (37 in total) – with some nasty spiders, all was beautiful. First, we took advantage of a gorgeous day (the first that wasn’t rainy in ages) to [...]
A Week-In-The-Life of Russell: On The Road to Find Out
Monday, February 15th, 2010Russell Slater is a freelance journalist currently hopping on a bus, eating a baguette and listening to his walkman. It’s no surprise then that he likes writing about travel, food and music. He is a regular contributor to Uruguay Now, Brazzil, Matador Travel and A Different League, writes occasionally for a number of other websites. [...]
The Manly Scenic Walkway, and How to Catch a Bus in Sydney
Thursday, February 11th, 2010While enjoying Sydney, I decided to explore the 10km coastal Manly Scenic Walkway. And no…the walk isn’t particularly masculine in nature…Manly is the name of the Sydney suburb where the walk begins. Manly Scenic Walkway Stats, by Nora Dunn Length of Walk: 10km Estimated Duration of Walk: 3.5-4 hours Actual Duration of Walk: 2.5 hours [...]
Random Observations from Sydney, Australia
Monday, February 8th, 2010Surviving Paradise: One Year on a Disappearing Island [Book Review]
Thursday, February 4th, 2010I was given a free copy of Surviving Paradise: One Year on a Disappearing Islandfor review, and I’m very thankful for it. I love travelogues in general, and this one is written absolutely beautifully and strikes a few chords within me. Read on to learn more about Surviving Paradise and my reaction to it. At [...]
A Week-In-The-Life of Saben and Lin
Monday, February 1st, 2010Saben and Lin are two twenty-somethings backpacking around the world on a tight budget. Leaving the cube farm and the class room (respectively) they left with a vague plan and a small savings account that has turned into an adventure crossing 5 continents and over 20 countries. You can check out daily updates from the [...]
















