Elephants are one of the most majestic, intelligent and beautiful animals on this planet. Part of the reason I wanted to explore Sri Lanka was to get closer experience with them however I knew I had to find somewhere I shared the same values and ethics with. I spent hours online researching organisations and chatting … More The Elephant Freedom Project
Dear Australia, Or should I say G’Day. I don’t know how or where to begin to thank you. It sounds cliche, but this last year has been the most incredible year of my life. I sure hope Farley feels the same way! It seems like only yesterday we said goodbye to our families, boarded the plane … More Dear Australia
Cairns city for me, is not my favourite. Compared to other cities we’ve explored in Australia, I feel Cairns is a little too industrial, grey and dull. However, that is just my opinion. Despite not being keen on the city, Cairns is the perfect base for some great adventures. Whether you’re looking to dive the … More Top 5 things to do around Cairns!
Just a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns is a slice of tropical paradise known as Fitzroy Island. With an ocean the bluest of blue, washing onto white coral sand, lined by stunning rainforest, Fitzroy Island will take your breath away. Not only is it the perfect place for relaxation, but it is a destination … More FITZROY ISLAND
Skip staying Townsville, board the ferry and head straight to Magnetic Island. Most backpackers I’ve spoken too have completely missed “Maggie’s” (as locals call it) off their travel itinerary. But WHY!? 8kms from Townsville’s shore line and just a 20 minute ferry ride away, Magnetic Island is a haven to have fun, explore, relax and … More MAGNETIC ISLAND: Must Dos
Have you ever booked an experience and not really known what you might be in for? Usually I’m hot on the details about every trip, tour, hotel, restaurant and adventure we go on, but with Raging Thunder, well it was rather spontaneous. We were told that if we happen to find ourselves in Mission Beach … More RAGING THUNDER: Tully River
One of the main reasons we wanted to travel Australia was to experience the very well known Whitsundays. Made up of 74 island wonders, the Whitsundays is the only place in the world you can charter a yacht without a license. I didn’t trust myself or Farley to be the captain of our own boat … More THE WHITSUNDAYS: Ride to Paradise
Fraser Island, also known as K’Gari, menacing paradise is the largest sand island in the world. Measuring 120km by 15km, it is the only place where rainforest grows on sand and home to the purest population of dingo. With no paved roads, the only way to see explore the island is to join the 4WD … More FRASER ISLAND: Flying Solo
If whale watching is on your bucket list, then you may want to consider stepping the experiences up a notch. Why just watch the gentle giants when you can get up close and personal for an experience of a life time! That’s right, you can now swim with whales! Introduced this season, a selected number … More Swimming with Whales in Hervey Bay
Did you know that there are only two everglade systems in the world? The first in Florida and the second, right here in Noosa, Australia! One of Queensland’s best kept secrets, the Noosa Everglades are a tropical wetland hidden within the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park just a 30 minute from Central … More NOOSA EVERGLADES: A Hidden Secret
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