Tag Archives: Australia

Give A Crap on World Toilet Day 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Briar's Travel Beat

As some of you know, I enjoy funny dunny signs. And as today is United Nations World Toilet Day I thought I’d share a few more. I recently came across these in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. I’m not sure if … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethical travel, Travel | Tagged Australia, funny signs, hygiene, sanitation, toilet paper, toilet signs, Who gives a crap toilet paper, World Toilet Day | 2 Comments

Bottoms up to Kakadu Bird Week 14-21 October 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

A bums-up salute from magpie geese greeted us at Mamukala Wetlands last month as they scrabbled to stretch their necks to the bottom of the billabong in search of juicy bulbs. It was a comic display and one that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, bird watching, birds, Kakadu Bird Week, Travel News & Events | Tagged Australia, Kakadu, national parks, Northern Territory, travel | 1 Comment

Postcard of the week – Hawkesbury

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

I was eagerly anticipating the television mini-series of Kate Grenville’s bestselling novel The Secret River, a story of conflict between the First Australians and early European settlers, which recently aired on the ABC, both to see how the story played out … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Hawkesbury, National Parks, Postcards, Sydney, Travel | Tagged Australia, Cowan Water, Hawkesbury, Hawkesbury River, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, sydney | 2 Comments

The Big Lap – Pictorial guide to driving around Australia

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

Planning on driving around Australia? Want to hit the open road or the road less travelled? Or perhaps you just enjoy looking at stunning images of Australia’s diverse landscape, from the burnt orange outback to the pounding aquamarine surf? Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Australia, Road Trips, Travel, Travel News, Travel News & Events | Tagged Australia, Big Lap, driving guide, driving holidays, Lee Atkinson, photographic book, road trip, the big lap | 11 Comments

Cruise Critic launches Australian site

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

Whether a cruise virgin or a seasoned cruiser, when it comes to planning a cruise you want specific, accurate, relevant information and advice. Which is why it’s great news that US giant Cruise Critic has launched an Australian site. Cruise Critic was … Continue reading →