During my time in Switzerland, Sabine kindly whisked me away to Castle Laufen and the Rheinfall Waterfall. The castle is sometimes referred to as Schloss Laufen, which is exactly the same thing but in German. For those that don't know, the Rhine Falls make up the largest waterfall in … [Read more...] about Castle Laufen and the Rheinfall Waterfall
Zurich in a Day
I mentioned before that I’d had the joy of experiencing a rather enjoyable day out which culminated in a trip into Zürich. Having spent a fair chunk of my day exploring Rapperswil-Jona, I hopped onto the ferry and went to explore as much of Zurich in a day as I could. Now I'd … [Read more...] about Zurich in a Day
A Day Out in Rapperswil-Jona
On this wonderful August day, I found myself wandering around Rapperswil-Jona. Having spent time getting lost and attempting to climb mini-mountain wearing thongs. I decided to take advantage of the beautiful sunny weather and try catching the ferry to Zürich. It made sense. The Zürichsee is … [Read more...] about A Day Out in Rapperswil-Jona
Australia Working Holiday Visa Fees in 2020
Every year thousands of people head abroad for a gap year. I was recently asked what the current Australia working holiday visa fee is. Good question. I've covered which visa you need to travel to Australia before, and I’ve had the fun of looking for this information. I sympathise with … [Read more...] about Australia Working Holiday Visa Fees in 2020
What to Expect at the Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix is the first race of the Formula 1 year. It moved to Melbourne in 1996, and today the course sees drivers complete the race around Albert Park. If you're spending time in Melbourne, you'll know when the Australian Grand Prix is coming up. Albert Park will be surrounded by … [Read more...] about What to Expect at the Australian Grand Prix
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney. City Centre Sightseeing
The botanical gardens, Sydney, is one of the oldest scientific institutions in Australia. It's also one of the most visited attractions in Sydney. The gardens are open every day, with free access, and you can pay them a visit as you do the usual tourist route. A logical place to start is to begin … [Read more...] about The Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney. City Centre Sightseeing
Surfing in Torquay, Australia
How better to spend your weekends than surfing in Torquay, Australia? I differentiate because if you're planning on surfing in Torquay, Australia has much better conditions than the British alternative. Given that I spent the majority of my time in Australia based in Melbourne, It's easy to get … [Read more...] about Surfing in Torquay, Australia
Australia Day Celebration Ideas
When you find Australia Day approaching, it’s probably as good a time as any to start looking at Australia Day celebration ideas. Every year there are tons of events on around the world, but as you'd expect, most are in Australia. How you celebrate, and where you go to celebrate, will depend on … [Read more...] about Australia Day Celebration Ideas
Castle Ring on Cannock Chase
Castle Ring on Cannock Chase is a Green Flag Heritage Award-winning site. Sitting at 242 metres above sea level, it's the highest point of Cannock Chase's area of outstanding natural beauty. From here, you can see some stunning views of the surrounding Staffordshire countryside. Particularly looking … [Read more...] about Castle Ring on Cannock Chase
Launceston to Lake St Clair
Travelling from Launceston to Lake St Clair was the first step in my plan to road trip around Tasmania. To work things out, I tackled the start and end locations, plotted the 'big ticket' stops and then set about filling in the blanks. There're many reasons Lake St Clair topped the list of … [Read more...] about Launceston to Lake St Clair
Kangaroo Road Signs: Weightlifting?
Kangaroo road signs are one of my highlights from touring Australia. You never know when to expect one, or what it'll depict. Kangaroo road signs come in all shapes and sizes, and if you take them literally, they can be rather entertaining. Amongst others, kangaroo road signs are often found on … [Read more...] about Kangaroo Road Signs: Weightlifting?
Snow on Mount Wellington in the Summer
Does it snow on Mount Wellington? Turns out, it does. Even in the middle of summer. When most people think of Australia, they think of kangaroos, koalas, barbeques, the beach and the soaring temperatures. What they don’t think about is snow. Certainly not in summer. As of today, it’s pretty … [Read more...] about Snow on Mount Wellington in the Summer