Vinnie is holding a photo of his aboriginal grandfather. The black-and-white photo shows Jabulum wearing his late wife’s femur bone through his nose. On his head sits a proud plume of cockatoo feathers and on his forehead rests a band of white seashells. Around his neck there are several white loops. These, Vinnie explains, are…
Fancy visiting Australia, but don’t know where to start? Help has arrived. We planned out three-week trip from scratch, from booking domestic flights, finding apartments and working out how not to blow our day’s budget just on breakfast. How to get a visa for Australia If you need a visa, apply well in advance. Ours…
Top 10 Free Places to see in Sydney Sydney ain’t cheap. A simple breakfast can set you back AUS$70 while for dinner, a family of four could pay double that. However, among the numerous boutique shops and diners are several world-class attractions that are all free. Here’s our budget-friendly top ten free places to visit…
Australia does its best to make you want to stay home. The first sign I spot by a Cairns beach warns of crocodiles in the waters. This isn’t hyperbole; a quick scan of the pristine beach and cobalt waters reveals that nobody is even paddling. Then there are the stingers. Be wary of these, the…