Cruising on the Silver Muse
On paper Silversea Cruises’ 14-day cruise from Auckland to Melbourne on the Silver Muse looked an appealing itinerary.
Read More »
Travelling on The Overland train
My trip on The Overland train between Melbourne and Adelaide didn’t start well but improved once onboard.
Read More »
Cruising Tasmania’s Gordon River
As the name suggests World Heritage Cruises is renowned for showcasing Tasmania’s famous Wilderness World Heritage Area and its Gordon River.
Read More »
On Tour: Wineglass Bay Cruises
As we boarded Wineglass Bay Cruises’ boat for our four hour cruise around Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula my travelling companion had one major wish – to see albatrosses.
Read More »
Riding Strahan’s West Coast Wilderness Railway in Style
There are two ways to experience a trip on Strahan’s West Coast Wilderness Railway.
Read More »
Qantas Dreamliner Flight LAX to Melbourne
A long haul flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne on a Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner was a near perfect flying experience. It was hard to find fault with my business class seat, 5K. My only grumbles were a bright television screen across the aisle and possibly too much milk in my breakfast muesli!
Read More »
Tour: Skye Minibus Tours
Uncertainty about the Isle of Skye’s one-lane roads led to most enjoyable half day tour with Skye Minibus Tours.
Read More »
Spirit of Tasmania
A wish to see Bass Strait during the day resulted in a pleasant, if rather long journey, on the Spirit of Tasmania between Melbourne and Devonport.
Read More »
China Southern Airlines: Melbourne to London June 2016
For the third time in as many years I flew China Southern Airlines from Melbourne to London and, unlike last year, there were some differences.
Read More »