There are many museums for many reasons around the world from the torture museums in Bratislava and Sigisoara to the Hat Museum in Kumasi, Ghana (sadly one I haven’t got to yet). Then there are the occasional sport museum, and Melbourne has its very own, at the largest and most famous sporting ground in the …
Hi folks, heading back to Cairns for today's post. Apart from the football, the thing I was most looking forward to in the Top End was taking the railway to Kuranda. So we organised it a couple of days before we went at the hotel lobby where the tour company got us tickets taking the …
Continue reading Train Journeys – Kuranda, Australia (with Gondola)
Melbourne has a wonderful little museum – well it’s not really a museum per se and it’s not that little – in the western suburbs in a place called Spotswood. Sciencework has been thrilling visitors and in particular kids for a long time now with a raft of interactive exhibits that are a lot of …
We’ve had a great little getaway in cairns this July. The walk along the shore in Cairns is actually really well presented, with a long board walk and heaps of activities for the kids with play grounds that incorporate water and a pool. I was really impressed. There’s plenty of grass to stretch out on …
Heading up to Cairns we needed to find a place to stay, and I have to say I ummed and ahhed about it for weeks if not months before deciding on the Rydges Resort Esplanade which I booked through Wotif dot com dot au. To find a decent place to stay for a decent price …
Continue reading Accommodation Review – Rydges Resort Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
Ahhhh Cairns was great, but I have to tell you about Classic Escape Holidays just in case you get approached by these guys. No, I wasn’t scammed and to be honest, it’s technically not a scam, however it certainly left us feeling like it was. What exactly am I talking about? Classic Escape Holidays are …
What was the trip to the Top End of Australia about for me? Well, more than one thing obviously, however it all came about when a mate of mine suggested that we head to Cairns to see our beloved football team (Aussie Rules) the Western Bulldogs take on the Gold Coast Suns. The club is …
Yes it’s one of those blog posts that is sort of reflective and yet forward thinking, ethereal and self-indulgent, and you know, stuff. Well life is moving along at a rapid rate with me at present. With a big trip less than three months away now, I have been taking on extra shifts and been …
Continue reading Blogging, Preparing, Thinking, Stuff and Cairns
Well here we are in Cairns, a long way from Melbourne, for a five-day much needed break. Getting to the airport was a bit different this time. I’ve been lucky that I’ve people to drive me out to Tullamarine, friends or my parents, last year I used Uber, but this time I decided to brave …
‘Stick ‘em up! Your money or your life!’ The catchcry reportedly (or maybe just in films) of Australia’s most notorious bush ranger, Ned Kelly. Glenrowan, in northern Victoria, is the place where his last battle with the law took place. He was taken from Glenrowan to Melbourne Gaol (worth a visit) and hanged for his …
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 