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 SCENIC RIM QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA JULY 2022 According to the Lonely Planet, Queensland's Scenic Rim is one of the hottest places to visit in 2022 . Located in south-east Queensland, it is surrounded by a volcanic mountain range which forms part of the Great Dividing Range. It includes National Parks and conservation reserves including World Heritage Sites. It supports endangered bird populations and offers a range of activities for tourists. On this adventure we were a brood of four adults. We departed Brisbane by car mid-morning and reached the Tamborine Mountain Gallery Walk in a little over an hour. Located on Long Road, the street boasts over 70 specialty shops offering locally made produce and gifts.  We stopped for lunch at the  Fortitude Brewing Co . which can also be found on Long Street, next to the Tamborine Cheese  factory and shop.  The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk is privately owned and a special way of seeing the rainforest canopies. The 1.5km re...

Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, is a land of vast contrasts and unparalleled beauty. From the rugged outback to pristine beaches, each region offers unique landscapes and experiences. Let's take a journey through the distinct regions of this incredible state, starting from the north. Captain James Stirling founded the colony in 1829, and Perth (Boorloo in Nyungar) is both the capital and the largest city. WA is also the second-largest state or province of any country in the world. Kimberley The Kimberley is a wild and remote region known for its dramatic landscapes, including the famous Bungle Bungles, spectacular gorges, and stunning waterfalls. This area is rich in Aboriginal culture and history, offering visitors a chance to explore ancient rock art and learn about traditional customs. Our trips here Rowley Shoals - a coral atoll west of Broome (2025) · Follow our footsteps Broome & the Dampier Peninsula (2024) · Follow our footsteps Kimbe...

 FIRST TIME, SIX DAYS.... GO, GO, GO! 1 - 6 JULY 2022 There's something about New York that makes it a bucket list destination. So when my daughter said she was taking a week off and spending it in New York, I booked my flight.  The best way to get to New York from Western Australia is via Singapore. The direct Singapore Airways flight to JFK takes just under 19 hours. The flight is an all business and premium economy class flight, making it a little more expensive, but eliminating an extra stopover. Singapore (Changi) airport is still an in-transit superhighway and apart from everyone wearing a mask, you wouldn't know we had been through a pandemic. There is still plenty to do, see and experience. Many of the lounge areas have been upgraded and attractions such as the butterfly garden are still some of the highlights.  Changi Airport Butterfly Garden in Terminal 1 Arriving at JFK, I passed through customs and caught a taxi to the city. Meeting up with my daughter, we re...