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On top of the world above the Jamison Valley at @scenicworld_aus on the #beyondskyway activity. At sunset the Skyway cable car stops midway across the valley. You climb out a hatch in the roof, harness on and then soak up the serenity with wind on your skin. It’s incredibly peaceful. Level with the top of the escarpment the world unfolds below you in a vista so grand you feel infinitesimal. Just do it!How appropriate is the name Bridal Veil for these falls in Blue Mountains National Park? I love how the sunlight has caught sections of the tulle like water bestowing a gossamer glow. @visitbluemountains #feelnsw #waterfalls #whyweroadtripBeautiful wildflowers on the table while learning about the variety of Indigenous tourism offerings available in @westernaustralia at their recent showcase in Sydney. Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) @waitoc represents over 150 experiences, and we got to hear from some of the operators. If you’re heading to WA I urge you to seek out an Indigenous experience, whether a foodie forage, nature walk or boat tour. Operators are so passionate about sharing their culture and are entertaining storytellers.What a thrill to win Best Aussie Road Trip story at the Australian Society of Travel Writers Awards for Excellence last month for my story Captivating Kimberley published in @mynrma Open Road magazine.- My Tweets
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Category Archives: Germany
Enhance your travels with a good book
A good book, or books, can really enhance your travels. I’m not talking guide books, but any book with a strong sense of place; fiction, non-fiction, historical fiction. On my last trip to Germany I was on the trail of … Continue reading
Grimm, Grim or Grymm? A modern day fairy tale
Did you know when the first English translation of Grimm’s fairy tales appeared in 1823 many people thought they were ‘grim’ fairy tales? Which is not too far from the truth, as many of the stories in the first edition … Continue reading
Fairy Tale Castles – German Fairy Tale Route
Ever dreamt of sleeping like a princess – in Sleeping Beauty’s castle? Fancy letting down your hair in Rapunzel’s tower? What about a romantic weekend at Snow White’s palace? Or perhaps you just want to stay in a real palace, … Continue reading
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