Jan 8th, 2012 at 5:00PM: When living in Sydney, Australia, I often took the weekends to explore other parts of the country. One place I vowed to visit was Kangaroo Island, an island in South Australia that I imagined to be full of wildlife and undisturbed nature. I'm glad I went, because my instincts were more than correct.
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Although there are a few luxury options for a visit to Kangaroo Island, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Off-the-beaten path Australia: Kangaroo Island
Jan 8th, 2012 at 5:00PM: When living in Sydney, Australia, I often took the weekends to explore other parts of the country. One place I vowed to visit was Kangaroo Island, an island in South Australia that I imagined to be full of wildlife and undisturbed nature. I'm glad I went, because my instincts were more than correct.
Know before you go:
Although there are a few luxury options for a visit to Kangaroo Island, ..."First stop" in the 2012 world cycling events: The Santos Tour Down Under
Jan 4th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
The annual Santos Tour Down Under, the same race where Lance Armstrong made his comeback, will take place January 15-22, 2012, in Adelaide, Australia. The bike race, which is more than just your average cycling event, is actually the "first stop" on the UCI World Tour, which brings together the world's most challenging road races.
There are about 500 miles total and 6 stages in the race, ...
Australia's tallest external building walk opens January in the Gold Coast
Dec 25th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Adventurous visitors to Australia's Gold Coast will be happy to hear about the area's newest thrill: the SkyPoint Climb. Participants will walk the 298 external stairs of the residential Q1 tower and make their ascent 886 feet above sea level.
The SkyPoint Climb will be Australia's highest external building walk and will feature the country's only beachside Observation Deck. With 360 degree ...10 free things to do in Sydney, Australia
Dec 20th, 2011 at 5:00PM: While Sydney, Australia, is often thought to be one of the most expensive cities in the world, it is not impossible to travel there on a budget. Planning out some free activities for your trip can help curb your spending but still allow you to experience the city. To help with the trip preparation, here is a list of 10 free things to do in Sydney, Australia.
Hike the Blue Mountains
The area ...Uncornered Market Q&A: Audrey and Dan on Iran
Dec 8th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Uncornered Market is one of the most popular travel blogs out there. A quick gander will demonstrate why this is the case. Audrey Scott and Dan Noll's labor of love boasts some of the most arresting travel photography around. The subjects the two take on are of broad interest as well--from reflections on cultural traffic to recipes, to reflections on the importance of diplomacy on a personal ...Versalette convertible travel garment will revolutionize your packing list
Dec 7th, 2011 at 12:00PM:
When you're living out of a suitcase, the less items of clothing you have to pack, the better. That's the thinking behind The Versalette, a convertible garment from {r}evolution apparel that easily goes from a shirt to a skirt to a dress to... well, basically anything you can imagine. For a female traveler with a packing list of basic white tees and khaki cargo pants, it's a dream travel piece. ...Australia plans world's largest marine park
Nov 27th, 2011 at 6:30PM: An area the size of Germany and France combined is about to become the world's largest marine park off of the north-east coast of Australia. Including a broad swath of the Coral Sea (where the Great Barrier Reef currently resides), the massive area is home to some of the most exotic sea creatures in the world as well as several important shipwrecks from World War II.
The protection afforded ...Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney
Nov 15th, 2011 at 2:00PM: I have never been to Sydney, and I won't have a chance to go before an amazing art exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea, that is now up on the beach goes down, but if you're there or can be there before November 20th, I recommend you check this out. Sculpture by the Sea is a temporary annual outdoor art exhibition. The exhibition features sculptures from artists around the world and they're large, ...Lonely Planet names top 10 cities for 2012
Nov 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week popular travel guide publisher Lonely Planet announced their selections for the top 10 cities to visit in 2012, with a few obvious choices making the list. For example, London, which will host the 2012 Olympic Games, was unsurprisingly given a nod, while Hong Kong and Orlando, two perennially popular destinations, earned the distinction as well. Other cities making their way into ...Divers can experience coral spawning in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia this November
Oct 31st, 2011 at 5:30PM: In 1981, the first scientific observation of coral spawning took place. Coral spawning can be thought of as a coral orgy or sex on the Great Barrier Reef, with the process beginning six months prior when eggs and sperm begin to form in the coral. Certain factors must be present for the coral spawning to take place, such as water temperatures being 27 degrees Celsius and a full moon (the spawning ...
3 "glamping" accommodations for the luxury camper
Oct 22nd, 2011 at 1:00PM: For those who are unfamiliar with the term, "glamping" is a way for travelers to experience the outdoors, like camping, but with more luxury amenities, like electricity, running water, and sometimes even modern architecture. Check out this list of stylish canvas accommodations from around the world, perfect for those who want to get closer to nature...but not too close.
Wildman Wilderness Lodge ...New smartphone app shows users how to have an authentic Australian experience
Oct 20th, 2011 at 1:30PM: AUSTRALIA: Where To Go is a new smartphone app that gives insider advice on how to navigate through Australia and see the major sites as well as get off the beaten path. The app is opinionated and does not include all there is to see in Australia, but only what is worth seeing. If a destination makes it into the app, then you will get all there is to know on that particular place.
While users ...Highest numbers of whales in 25 years in Hervey Bay, Australia
Oct 13th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Right now, Hervey Bay, Australia, is seeing the highest number of whales in 25 years. According to Wally Franklin of The Oceania Project there are a record number of whales migrating down the coast. In fact, he estimates 14,000 whales in the humpback population of eastern Australia. Franklin also strongly believes that this trend will continue into November, as mother humpbacks teach their calves ...Photo Gallery: Queensland, Australia
Oct 12th, 2011 at 5:00PM: Usually we're uncomfortable posting direct press pitches, but these pictures are too good to resist. Queensland, Australia, is often regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Home to various UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking city skylines, a tropical climate, and wildlife that you can experience up-close, it is no wonder that 2.1 million people ...Richard Branson's other island hideaway - in Queensland, Australia -- opens to visitors
Sep 30th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
After snapping up Necker Island in the Virgin Islands for a snip in 1978, Sir Richard Branson developed it into a world-class resort which has hosted the likes of Princess Diana, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg.
Everyone knows about Necker, but a much better-kept secret is Branson's other tropical island hideaway, this one in the stunning Queensland coastal town of Noosa, which he calls ...10 countries Americans need advance visas to visit
Aug 17th, 2011 at 12:00PM: We live in an increasingly borderless world and we have access to many countries that were closed (or non-existent) 20 years ago. As reported earlier this week, Americans are especially lucky with access to 169 countries visa free. Still, there are still many countries that Americans need advance visas to visit. Visa applications and processing services can cost several hundreds of dollars and ...Video: The worst youth hostel ad you will ever see
Aug 15th, 2011 at 3:00PM: Youth hostels. You don't expect too much from them except a bunk, a breakfast, and a budget-friendly rate. A hostel in Sydney, however, is betting it has every amenity that a backpacker could want and has mashed them together in this god-awful video.
From the 2001: A Space Odyssey intro to the autotune at the end, the video for 790 on George has managed to make what seems to be a perfectly nice ...
The world's top ten most desolate countries
Aug 12th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
According to a Harvard study, the earth's population will hit seven billion humans in a few months. Earlier this summer, Gadling labs profiled the effects of increasing populations on finite land resources by showcasing the world's most crowded islands. The earth is, in its own way, an island, and 21st century humanity will be presented with the challenge of adapting to rising population ...Photo of the day: behold the power of Cadbury chocolate
Jul 28th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Depending on which side of the pond you hail from, you probably have a strong opinion on which Cadbury chocolate is superior. Americans live for the season when the Cadbury Creme Egg (now actually made by Hershey) is available to provide way more sugar in one sitting than is advisable, while Brits find the Yankee versions of their confectionary too sweet and consider the simple Dairy Milk bar to ...Photo of the day - Tasmanian autumn
May 20th, 2011 at 5:30PM:
Today's Photo of the Day captures the Tasmanian autumn with this stark, black-and-white image of the road between Hobart and Mount Wellington. The rising steam and the clumps of snow along the roadside speak to a chilly autumn morning, a place one million emotional miles from the impatient anticipation felt by those in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of May.
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