Oceania

The city skyline of the Central Business district of Melbourne, Australia

Update 47: Exploring the Food, Art, Nature, and More of Melbourne, Australia

We experienced the rich culture of Melbourne, Australia by visiting many of its neighborhoods, culinary destinations, and cultural institutions.

A tram car with art work on it going through the city of Melbourne

The Best Starting Itinerary for Exploring Melbourne, Australia

A sample itinerary for visiting Melbourne, Australia with ways to see the highlights and options for how to spend your time exploring the culture hub of the country.

A man feeding two wallabies out of his hand when visiting Kangaroo Island

Update 46: Visiting Kangaroo Island to See South Australia Wildlife

We drove around Kangaroo Island to experience its unique culture, see amazing landscapes, and encounter incredible Australian animals.

A landscape of yellow grass and dry trees on Kangaroo Island

The Best Weekend Itinerary to Visit Kangaroo Island

An article discussing the variety of activities to do on Kangaroo Island along with an itinerary to best spend your time over a long weekend.

Overlooking a coastal road while driving the Great Ocean Road

Update 45: Driving the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s Famous Road Trip from Melbourne

We did our first Australian road trip, driving the Great Ocean Road, to admire the natural beauty of the south-eastern Australian coast and Grampians National Park in Victoria.

A woman standing in front of a rock at the peak of a small mountain overlooking a green valley in Grampians

Planning a Weekend In the Grampians? Read More!

Grampians National Park is a protected area between Melbourne and Adelaide with interesting rock formations, aboriginal rock art, approachable hiking opportunities, and wildlife encounters. This guide will help you determine the best way to spend your time in the park.

rock formations in an ocean along a cliff of the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road: A Stop-By-Stop Guide

The Great Ocean Road is an iconic road trip along the coast of Australia. This guide walks you through some of the different stops to give you an idea of how to structure this beautiful trip.

A view of the greater Canberra city from an overlook when visiting Canberra

Update 44: Learning About Australia by Visiting Canberra, the Capital City

We spent time visiting Canberra in the Australia Capital Territory to become more informed on Australian government, culture, and history.

The Only Canberra Itinerary You Need to Visit Australia’s Capital

All the museums to visit and things to do when visiting Canberra, Australia's Capital City, to learn about the history of the country.

A view of the harbor of Sydney, Australia from the Sydney Harbor Bridge with boats going through the harbor

Update 43: Enjoying Beautiful Views In and Around Sydney, Australia

We explored Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area taking in the beautiful scenery and receiving a warm welcome to Australia.

The Best Starting Itinerary for Visiting Sydney, Australia

A sample itinerary for visiting Sydney, Australia with ways to see the highlights and options for how to spend your time balancing the beach and urban environment.