Some people think you shouldn’t travel until you can do your destination “justice.” That usually  means spending at least a month there, sinking yourself … Read the rest
Tag: Australia
What’s Australia Like”
I mark 2005 as the true beginning of my international travel experience. Since then, the way I view travel has changed as I’ve seen and … Read the rest
Travel to Australia: An Adventurer’s Itinerary
I get a lot of questions about travel to Australia. So far, I’ve helped a few friends craft itineraries – from hanging out on beaches … Read the rest
Stand Up Paddle Board Trip – New On My “To Do” List
When I travel, I’m always on the lookout for something new to try. An excursion on a stand up paddle board is now a new … Read the rest
Best Sporting Events – My Top Four
I’m a little different about what I consider the best sporting events. Baseball” Blah. Basketball” Meh. Football, the American kind” Doesn’t do much for me. … Read the rest
Australia and New Zealand – Not the Same Continent
To my friends in Australia and New Zealand,
If you felt a disturbance in The Force earlier, blame my co-worker. She said a few things … Read the rest
Darwin, Australia: My Guide to the Top End’s Top City
I’ve never talked to people about travel to Australia and had them say “you know, I’ve always wanted to visit Darwin.”
But ever since my … Read the rest
Brisbane – Overlooked City of Australia
Brisbane is Australia’s overlooked city. It was my last stop Down Under before heading back to the United States. Though I knew little about Brisbane, … Read the rest
The Kangaroo – A Spotter’s Guide
A kangaroo in the wild is nothing like what you see in the zoo.
Stealth and speed kept me from getting many good kangaroo photos. … Read the rest
The Awesome Australian Crocodile Hotel of Jabiru
You can count on seeing all sorts of crazy things in Australia – termite mounds, bizarre rock formations, sharp-beaked and cantankerous cassowaries, just to name … Read the rest
“Hell Walking” and Tramping – How to Hike Abroad
When Sarah and I were in Australia, we met a traveler from Ireland. She was single, in her late 20s, active.
She told us about … Read the rest
How Visiting Family is Ruining America
Visiting your grandma is making you dumb and ruining the United States. I just realized this while reading Smile While You’re Lying: Confessions of a … Read the rest
Visit Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory
A Guide to Darwin, the Gateway to Adventure in Australia’s Top End
If you’re off to Australia, you need to see the rugged Northern Territory. … Read the rest
Watch Wallabies and other Wildlife in Australia’s Top End
Everyone has a reason for traveling – shopping, lying by the beach, sightseeing, sampling cuisine.
It seeing wildlife is the reason you book long-haul flights, … Read the rest
Australia Post #11: Yunguburra to Cairns to Brizzy
Thursday, Aug. 30
The early bird gets to see a tree kangaroo, don’t you know” I was lazy this morning. But Sarah wasn’t, and she … Read the rest
Australia 2007 Post 9 – Cairns to Kuranda to Port Douglas
Monday, Aug. 27
On the Captain Cook highway, I’m in the right seat and I feel like a 15-year-old learning to drive again – all … Read the rest
Australia 2007 Post #8 – Darwin to Gove to Cairns
A note from Wandering Justin: I had a little lapse in posting this week … lots of freelance work to finish! Also, the next entry … Read the rest
Australia 2007 – Last Day in the Kakadu
Friday, Aug. 24
At dawn, I found out what makes Sandy Billabong so cool: There is nothing like seeing a sunrise here. The water is … Read the rest
How to Talk to Aborigines
Thursday, Aug. 23
G’day, mates, and welcome to the inaugural episode of “How to Talk to Aborigines.” I’m your host, Wandering Justin!
Alright, now … … Read the rest
Intro to Crocs and Billabongs
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Being German near water is the most dangerous thing you can do in Australia.
Starting today, I will start hearing a plethora … Read the rest