As the plane shook and bounced its way through the remnants of Cyclone Yasi, the strongest storm ever to hit Australia, I began to wonder if I was on the right flight. Inside my head were postcard-inspired visions of the Outback: the looming red rock, the dry red desert, the [...]

Surprisingly, skiing is a very popular sport Australia, and the country has lots of enjoyable ski fields. Check out these five for ideas next time you’re looking to hit the slopes down under. 1) Mount Hotham Mount Hotham is a very popular ski destination for those who have purchased snowy [...]

Once an evasive creature contained to their natural habitats in Williamsburg, Portland and Austin, hipster culture is now globally ubiquitous. Blame it on cultural imperialism, the undeniable twee delight of appliqué birds, or the sheer convenience of ironic facial hair, just know this: The hipster has reached these international cities, and will no doubt [...]

  Let’s face it, Australia is hardly a budget travel destination and even cheap flights to Sydney* are likely to be a bit of a stretch, but once you’ve scraped together the cash for flights and accommodation, Sydney’s eclectic market scene makes it easy for your trip “Down Under” to [...]

No matter how comfortable we are in the water, no matter how many times we have swum at the same beach or surfed the same waves, a flicker of dread runs through our tender minds when we paddle out into open water and wonder: Is there something lurking below? I [...]

How many places in the world have you traveled to and not run into an Aussie? That’s what I though, it doesn’t happen. It’s like trying to go on a trip and not see a single McDonald’s: good luck. Well, it turns out, it’s not all in your head, according [...]

Sydney, in many ways exudes the vibe that sort of says: “I’m the best city in Australia.” With its almost-perfect weather, sexy beaches, magnificent harbor, and the Opera House that seems to top it all off like a fluffy cloud of whipped cream atop an ice cream sundae — who [...]

Australia is big, everyone knows that, but laying out there in the middle of a couple of oceans, it’s hard to tell just how big it is. Drivable? Bikeable? Walkable? Yes, but only if you’re willing to trek as if you were going from Ukraine to Portugal. According to this [...]

… or should that read, “So-called” World’s Best Job Winner? Ben Southall, the winner of that hyped Barrier Island caretaker gig off the coast of Queensland, Austraila, was jet skiing with some friends when he had a little run in with 5 millimeters of venomous fury, otherwise known as the [...]

It’s been three years since the Lonely Planet Micronations hit the shelves. Assuming this one isn’t sitting on your shelf (it’s not on mine); I wondered where I had to go to say I’ve visited one of these pint sized nations. At any given time, there are numerous of these found [...]