On the west coast of Australia, 11.5 hours north of Perth, sits a cute town called Coral Bay. It’s a tiny little tourist town set on the Ningaloo Reef. When I say “set on” the reef, I mean you can take a few steps off the shore and you’ll stub your toe on it. Ningaloo […]
Swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef
Swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef is the reason I moved to Exmouth. When some Australians I met in Queenstown, New Zealand told me that Ningaloo Reef has incredible diving and that one of the most amazing things to do in Exmouth is swimming with whale sharks, how could I not pack up and […]
50 awesome things to do in Exmouth, Western Australia
Exmouth is one of the world’s best-kept secrets. This town of 2,200 is located on the Ningaloo Coast at the westernmost tip of Australia, and setting foot here is like stepping 60 years back in time. In Exmouth, neighbors talk to each other, kids play together (like we did before cellphones) and locals are friendly […]
Swan Valley wine cruise: the best day trip from Perth
When I think Australian wine, my mind tends to wander to the Hunter Valley or the Margaret River Region. Call me uninformed, but I had no idea that there is an award-winning wine-producing region just 13 kilometers from Perth! After leaving hot, dry Exmouth, I was ready for a culinary adventure and booked a Swan […]
Unique things to do in Broome, Australia: 9 awesome activities you can’t try anywhere else
Broome is the furthest removed township from any capital city in the world. The closest capital, Darwin, is 1,162 miles away! In spite of, or perhaps because of, its remoteness Broome has developed quite a few unique opportunities for tourists. It’s a lovely resort town and you could spend the entire trip sipping cocktails on […]
Perth’s best freakshakes
Perth may be one of the most isolated capital cities in the world, but don’t assume that makes them behind the time on food trends! The freakshake is sweeping the world, and Perth is no exception. Although I haven’t spent much time in Perth, I made it my mission to find Perth’s best freakshakes. I […]
Karijini tour for the budget-conscious and adventurous traveler
Remember the good old days? You know the ones… you played outside until dark, jumping in puddles, basking in the sun, going on adventures and spending time with friends until it was time to go inside for dinner. In those days, your allowance stretched as far as it needed to, purchasing things that brought delight […]
Swimming with manta rays in Coral Bay
I signed up for a 7-hour Best of Ningaloo tour with Ningaloo Marine Interactions expecting to go swimming with manta rays in Coral Bay and experience some super awesome snorkeling on Ningaloo Reef. But the reality of the day was so much more than I could have imagined. I’ve been geeking out over the experience […]
