Thetraveljunkie.org – One of the things that I like most about Spring is going for a Jacaranda picnic. The Jacaranda is an iconic tree in Brisbane and the city during Spring looks super lovely. Although Jacarandas are native to Central and South America, they have been planted in Brisbane since 1864 and have become a…
We love ourselves a fancy afternoon out for high tea in Melbourne at any time of year, but this experience always becomes extra special on Mother’s Day. But if you find that this year you can’t (or don’t want to) go out for afternoon tea then you can still organise a high tea home delivery…
Melbourne is the cultural hub of Australia and gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. When planning a visit to the city make sure to set aside time for day trips from Melbourne. There is so much to see and do in Melbourne, the city has a lively arts, music and…
The 10 top swimming spots near Darwin are a favourite with locals and tourists alike. When the weather is warm the smart choice is to head for your favourite swimming spot to cool down and escape the tropical heat. Choose from cascading gentle pools, refreshing crystal-clear ponds or one of the bubbling thermal pools. There…
After nearly three years or more of COVID stressful time, travel has picked up very rapidly. If you want to travel solo in 2023 and visit safe destinations with a short-term schedule while spontaneously choosing what to do without the pressure of sticking to long-term plans, here are my suggestions for the safest cities to…
Bali has long been a popular holiday destination for Aussie tourists and its resort lifestyle, affordable shopping, dining and spa treatments and vibrant nightlife have been major attractions. However for some Australian holidaymakers, these drawcards have also been seen as drawbacks. If the bustling shores of Bali don’t hold the same appeal as other more…
Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Huashan, better known as the ‘world’s most dangerous hike’, or the ‘plank walk’, in China. Staring over the edge on the Mount Huashan hike. Check out our video of the World’s Most Dangerous Hike on Mount Huashan at the bottom of this article! I still remember the…
Thetraveljunkie.org – Brisbane’s annual immersive light and sound spectacular returns to share the Parkland’s nocturnal secrets in a dazzling celebration of nature from 25 November to 21 December 2022. With a stunning display of holograms, lasers, projections, lights and soundscapes, this year’s event is not to be missed. Centring around one of the Parkland’s most…
Australians love their country but there is no doubt that rising travel costs have us longing for cheap holiday destinations from Australia. Overseas travel from Australia takes time and effort, after all we live on an island far from the rest of the world. Though airfares cost more, once you take the plunge you may…
Do you have 10 minutes? Let me show you how to use your Sony a6000 and discover some amazingly simple photography tips. It was overwhelming learning to use my new camera. I often wished there was a simple 10 minute guide to show me how to use my mirrorless camera. The camera manual was little…