What is the least informative statement people tend to make? I would nominate “I love travel.” This statement tells you little about the person because almost everyone loves to travel. Yet, people say it because they are proud of having traveled and that they plan to do so in the future. The opposition is small but articulate. G. K. Chesterton said that travel […]
From land, I always thought that sailing was best enjoyed. Sydney Harbour is dotted with crisp, white sails. It’s a sight to behold rather than something you should get involved in. Since I chose a journalism career over, for example, owning a gambling establishment, I have assumed that this disqualifies me. If money were not a barrier, then skills would. Sydney to […]
Snorkeling is an inexpensive way to start your adventure. All you need is the right mask, wetsuit, and the place to snorkel. Shelly Beach in Manly is awash with a mist of salty water as clouds roll over. The protected stretch of sand on Sydney’s northern beaches is throbbing with locals despite the grey skies. Damien McClellan of EcoTreasures told our […]
I love the sea, but I haven’t been able to see her for the past two years. Since the world has gotten bigger, I only want to be near the water. Standup paddleboarding, or Sup, is the closest thing you can do to getting wet without actually getting it. You cruise, enjoy the scenery, and find a good spot to have lunch. […]
About six hours drive from Sydney and seven from Melbourne, in Thaua Country in Yuin nation, are the small towns of Pambula and Merimbula. This is not your stereotypical Australian coast of bold, gold beaches and “apart hotels” with salt-smeared glass balconies. The far south coast of New South Wales has a gentle, hidden gem feel. Ringed by national parks and nature […]
Most Australians associate the Yarra River with the sludge-like sludge which flows through Melbourne’s central district. The Yarra River didn’t look this way before. If you follow the river upstream to its source, in the Yarra Ranges National Park, it is a vista of verdant forest, clean air, and bubbling cold rapids. Here is the section of the Yarra where we […]
Bertin Huynh, still remembering the soreness of his arms from summer camp, learns to maximize propulsion with minimum effort. I was initially nervous about kayaking Australia’s most busy waterway. Sydney’s streets can be a nightmare to cycle on – so why should the harbor be different? Although I’ve kayaked in the past, I consider myself to be a beginner. I remember paddling […]
Ulysses Butterfly brings us to a stop. The Atherton tablelands are south-west of Cairns. We’re looking for the rare Lumholtz tree kangaroo. But the bright blue that glistens with every wingbeat is too much to ignore. The butterfly dances in the rainforest; its iridescent azure alternates with the dullness of dead leaves on the underwing. It then flies high as if a […]
Alison Rourke, a surfer from Ireland, learned to surf in spite of board burns and wipeouts. She did this between two cyclones that left remnants of the tsunami. The image of a group of surfers riding a break is the quintessential Australian summer. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wished to be on a surfboard with them. When […]
Australia will open its borders to all tourists who are fully vaccinated and visa holders. This decision has been dubbed “bittersweet” for those who missed funerals due to restrictions in the past weeks. Scott Morrison announced on Monday that the nation will open its borders to all visa holders who are fully vaccinated, including tourists, starting on 21st February. This […]