Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne (3.7 million people), is an extremely “liveable” city offering a plethora of activities, arts and a lively café culture. We experienced rain, extreme heat, humidity and cool breezes in a span of an hour - it is commonly said that if you don’t like the weather in Melbourne, just wait [...]

This award winning hostel was one of our favorites. The common rooms, kitchens (a little small, but one on each floor) and bathrooms were spotless and recently renovated, the beds were comfortable and long (enough for Terry’s long legs not to stick out from the covers!), awesome rooftop views equipped with BBQs, and a helpful [...]

We were lucky enough to secure some awesome tickets for the opening week of the 2010 Australian Open, held here in Melbourne Park. Perfect weather, rowdy Aussie crowds and dramatic tennis filled few of our days in this great city. We scored great up close and personal seats (the ushers are not nearly [...]

This ‘apartment’ style hostel offers free wireless internet (certain times throughout the day), a small pool, spacious and well decorated double rooms and kitchens in each dorm room. The owner was extremely helpful and books all sorts of tours, diving and onward travel directly from the hostel. A short walk from The Esplanade [...]

Some number of years ago, my beautiful wife found her way into this world, making it a better place and unknowingly would bring me unbridled happiness in my future. Her patience and generosity continue to stand strong, as on her birthday, she has allowed me to book a tramp on the Routeburn Track, in southern [...]

1. Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island (Malaysia)

Rare diving scenes are frequently seen in the waters around Sipadan. Schools of green and hawksbill turtles nesting and mating, schools of barracuda and big-eye trevally in tornado-like formations, pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.
2. Blue Hole (Belize)

The Great Blue Hole is [...]

We have nothing but great things to say about Pro Dive in Cairns! The three day live-aboard was nothing short of professional, entertaining and enjoyable. Although a packed schedule, we never felt rushed and the crew definitely made it their mission to be attentive to all the divers and ensure the experience was ‘once [...]

Larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing visible from outer space, the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is one of the seven wonders of the natural world.

Over 2900 reefs form an outer ribbon parallel to Australia’s north eastern coast, spanning 2300km in length and 80km at its broadest. The [...]