Australia

Australia is waiving visa application fees for thousands of international visa holders, such as working holiday travelers (A$495 US$359) and international students (A$630 US$457). The country is offering the new visa rebate scheme in a bid…

There is bad news for anyone hoping to travel either in (or out) of Australia in the near future. Regrettably the country’s government warns that borders won’t be opening for international travel this year. This is only likely to happen in…

For those dreaming of visiting Australian, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and other Aussie attractions, this will hopefully be possible by the end of October. Australia closed its doors to international travelers during the ongoing…

As part of what could be the ‘new normal’ in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, proof of a vaccination could be essential for travel. The travel industry as a whole has been hit badly by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continues to…

What comes to mind when you first hear the words, The Land Down Under? Maybe you picture jumping kangaroos, the sails of the Sydney Australia Opera House, or maybe a continent well below the equator, simply too far away for a visit?…

Yes, Australia might be on the other side of the world, but it’s a fantastic place to visit. Although our trip to get to Sydney took thirty-five hours it was certainly worth it! There are thousands of islands and beaches to enjoy and also…

I had never heard of the Gold Coast until two years ago, when my friend convinced me to make it part of our big Australia trip. Australia is a diverse country, made up of the Outback, big cities, rainforest, and beaches. South of Brisbane…

Bushwalking is an Australian activity, so if you are in Australia you have to try it out.  Bushwalking is not only for the expert, it can be for the beginner. So what is bushwalking?  Well it is a hike or a trek along a trail through a…

In December 2008 we traveled to Sydney, Australia for 4 weeks.  One of the places I was very excited to see was Taronga Zoo Sydney.  If you want a wild experience this is the place to go.  Taronga Zoo is the city zoo of Sydney, New South…