by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 | Road Trips, Victoria |
If you are seeking a nice little road trip that highlights the Victorian countryside then you are in luck. Linking two major cities, Melbourne and Bendigo is the Calder Highway. If you drive direct it will take a mere 1 hour 45 minutes on the road, however, I suggest...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 | Melbourne |
There are many markets in Melbourne, and around Australia for that matter, so why should you visit the Queen Victoria Markets? Here’s why. Melbourne is known as Australia’s foodie capital. And one of the best places to get tasting some of this amazing food is with a...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities |
In my opinion, hiking is one of the best forms of exercise and therapy for my body and soul! I’ve been hiking for years from a few hours to a couple of days during my Australian travels. And I’ve learnt the hard way sometimes about my choices of hiking gear, and how...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Road Trips |
So, you are going on a road trip for the day, you’ve decided on where you are road tripping to and now you need to pack for the day. Well, packing for an Australian road trip requires some thoughtful planning. A little planning ensures you and those you are travelling...
by Sharyn McCullum | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 | Gear + Packing, Lifestyle & Outdoor Activities |
Sunscreen is extremely important to protect your skin, particularly under the harsh Australian sun. But did you know that sunscreen can cause damage to Australia’s reefs? This is why you should be travelling Australia with reef-safe sunscreen. Let me explain. On a...