8th December 2015 / Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania, On the road / 6 comments

Most international visitors enter New Zealand in Auckland, the country’s largest and most populated city (but not the capital – that’s Wellington) with 1.5 million inhabitants. I spent several days here during my last trip […]

10th April 2014 / Australia, Destinations, Oceania / 4 comments

Perth is an expensive city, even in relation to other large cities: $4 for a cappuccino, $6 for a piece of cake, $9 for a craft beer, $22 for a burger. The list goes on. […]

11th March 2014 / Australia, Destinations, Oceania, On the road / Comments are Disabled

My house-sitting gig in Bunbury ended last Thursday. Before leaving though, I wanted to go on a special excursion. Since my winery and food tour in Margaret River had been cancelled due to some people […]

2nd March 2014 / Australia, Destinations, Oceania, On the road / 1 comment

I said last week that small town Australia reminded me somewhat of small town Ontario. This might be true within the urban centre, but one doesn’t have to go far here to be immersed in […]

23rd February 2014 / Australia, Destinations, Oceania, On the road / 6 comments

If it wasn’t for the palm trees, the accent, the left-side driving, and oh yes, the ocean, I could very well be living in small town Ontario instead of small town Australia. It’s hard to […]

16th February 2014 / Australia, Destinations, Oceania, On the road / 3 comments

Last Sunday I was in the land of night markets, Buddhist temples, buzzing scooters, golden faces, and a sing-song language. One taxi, three planes, and four airports later, I had arrived somewhere completely different: Perth, […]

15th November 2013 / Destinations, New Zealand, Oceania / 4 comments

Taupo, on New Zealand’s North Island, is one of the best places in the world to throw yourself out of a plane, if you are so inclined. Safety, professionalism, breathtaking views, and competitive prices combine […]