As this post comes out, I’m either swinging from something huge, falling off something tall, being splashed by something big, or otherwise experiencing one of the world’s only or world’s firsts in New Zealand! Don’t worry: updates and photos will come soon. But it’s an incredibly hectic week, and there’s not much time for breathing. [...]
Hello folks! Before we see where I’ve had my words of wisdom published in the last month, I’d like to give you a little update as to my short-term travel itinerary: on Sunday I’ll be on a plane to New Zealand for a whirlwind 10 day tour of the North Island for a nationally syndicated [...]
Canberra (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 radar [...]
My 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 visit [...]
Russell 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. [...]
While 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 (no, I didn’t run, [...]
If you want a guide to seeing Sydney Australia, this post is not going to be very fulfilling. But if you would like to enjoy some random observations and tips I have from roaming the streets of Sydney for almost a week, then please, feel free to continue reading. (I’m pretty sure it will be [...]
I 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 the [...]
I finally got a decent shot of the elusive Kookaburra that hangs around our back yard but is camera-shy! They are so distinctive, with their flat heads, stalky shape, and funky colouring.
Other than that, the last few weeks have been productive, but quieter on the publishing front. Lots of great shout-outs though! Whoo-ee! First, here [...]
I get a lot of emails from readers with very pertinent – and often similar – questions. And if lots of people are asking a similar question, there are probably lots more who are thinking it!
Each post in this series will feature a reader’s question (with their permission of course!) and my answer [...]
