Visiting Australia & Oceania

Thanks to its phosphate reserves, the tiny island nation of Nauru rose meteorically to become the richest country in the world in the 1980s. And then the phosphate reserves started depleting, and with it started its equally spectacular downfall.

Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden, on Mahé Island, is a popular visitor attraction in Seychelles. Dating back to the 18th century, it enables tourists to take a trip back in time to an era when the islands were at the hub of the world's spice trade.

Fletcher Christain and his mutineers from the Bounty settled on Pitcairn Island after setting Wm. Bligh and a few loyal followers adrift on the ocean in a small 23' boat. But conflicts would soon arise on the island between Christain and the Polynesians.

Travelling is often expensive, but there are quite a few free things to do in the city, from wandering laneways to visiting free art galleries. Here are four of my favourite free things on offer in Melbourne.

Paradise Beach, Yule Island a little known place located along the Hiritano Highway just outside Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. A beautiful place to go and relax and have a picnic and just chill.

It is so wonderful to get lost in such a beauty: walking barefoot on the black sand, listening to the healing sound of the ocean, feeling the gentle wind on your face, watching the glorious nature.

What are your favourite things? Do you have a special dress, a special song, favourite place to visit, favourite recipe? I think about my favourite things in Australia when I'm down, down under.

The seaside town of Inverloch has plenty of outdoor activities for everybody.

Coco Joe located in Punaluu Hawaii was a maker of Lava based resin souvenirs sold in Hawaii. These are are great pieces of art to collect today. The Coco Joe's black resin pieces were made from lava.

Tour the Bruce Highway in Australia including Brisbane, Caboture, Nambour, Gympie, Maryborough, Childers, Gingin, Kolijo, Proserpine, Bowen, Home Hill, and Ayr.

Brisbane is a city on the Pacific coast of Australia, in the extreme southeast of Queensland. Besides being Queensland's administrative, educational, and cultural capital, the city is also the hub of its transportation and commercial systems.

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory, a federal enclave in the southeastern portion of the state of New South Wales, on the Molonglo River,

One of the 'Exploring the Back Roads' series, looking at a choice of places to visit from Auckland to Taupo and Lake Taupo to the West Coast, especially the Logging Route over the mountains.

One of Exploring the Back Roads of.... Series, this explores Orakei Korako in New Zealand's North Island; the Hidden Valley, thermal springs & outstanding scenery.

Travelling around Tasmania in a camper on a budget will never be easier now you know where the free campsites are, what to bring and how to do it all on the cheap using a locals insider knowledge.

Explores with me the north end of the West Coast in New Zealand's south island, to the road's end above Karamea, visiting Karamea, the Oparara Basin, Oparara River & the Heaphy Track. It's like stepping back in time in this unspoilt, remote, mystic region.

Tavarua began gaining attention only recently, but has already become a world class surfing hub. Other water sports are also enjoying the island and adding to the alluring draw of the tropics.

A fun and informative article about my experience of doing a 15'000ft skydive at Lake Taupo, New Zealand.

You know you're Australian When... You have a spider as big as a dinner plate living in your lounge room and you're not really worried because it's only a Huntsman, Funny “You know you're Australian When" quotes.

New Zealand is one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. The scenery is amazing and the people are wonderful. There's so many fantastic places to see in New Zealand, but I've chosen my favorites here.

The "Queenslander" colonial house dates back to the 1800s. They all have distinctly common features, despite widely varying overall designs and sizes to meet the needs of family, climate and position.

As real as it is, this place is like nowhere else if you don't know where to find it in Australia.

Last year Qantas introduced a new direct flight between the USA and Australia - departing Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). This flight is the first direct service between the USA and Australia that does not depart for the West Coast of America.

We look at the question, can you see the Southern Lights from Australia. Plus a little bit more about the Aurora Australis and how exactly to see the Southern Lights.

Migrating to another country sometimes becomes necessary; in my lifetime I migrated to Australia; today I am still happy I did, because to earn a living is easier in Australia.

New Zealand is a country of such diversity that there is no other place like it on this world. The beauty of the country is only marred by the insects and animals which can cause harm and fatalities

Come By Chance is a village in the outback with an unusual name that was not named after its founders nor the aboriginal people. It is located in the northern part of regional New South Wales.

Want to know more about Australia? Would you like to have fun while learning about the countries of the world? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I have provided everything you need to locate Australia on a map, cook an ethnic meal, watch YouTube clips on Australia, color the flag, create an Australian craft, read a book about Australia, and more!

Cheap vacations to Fiji or Papua New Guinea may be filled with poisonous snakes and venomous spiders.

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand. A list of best holiday places to visit and see in Auckland.

History of picture brides in Hawaii who were brought to help the sugar cane plantation workers. Sad but true history.

Australia has the lions share of deadly biting insects and reptiles. Amputations, deaths, and cases of blindness are caused annually.

Travelling and living in the exciting and beautiful city of Melbourne is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you are travelling to Melbourne or going to live in Melbourne for a short while, be armed with these insider tips on what to do and what not to do in Melbourne. Take a print out or save this page on your handheld device because you will not find these travel tips for Melbourne in any brochure or booklet.

Are you looking for caravan storage Broome or Kununurra ? Here is some places for caravan storage.places to store caravans in kununura wa

Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and a paradise for Travellers and especially Backpackers. The most popular destination is the East-Coast and there are good reasons for that. In this article I want to introduce you to...

Visit the Sonaisali Island Resort in Fiji for a luxurious yet eco-friendly vacation.

The coral reefs surrounding the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific make for some of the best scuba diving in the world

Looking for an exotic, beautiful vacation destination? Consider visiting the South Pacific Islands, including Fiji

Staying at Matava Fiji's Premier Eco-Resort is a must for travelers that love scuba diving and an intimate experience in the Fiji Islands.

Vacations to Australia can turn deadly with sharks, jellyfish and other marine creatures.Venomous jellyfish and shark attacks plague vacations and holidays for tourists.

Walks are the best way to explore Sydney both along the coast and in the city streets. Here are some of my favourites, I hope you get to try a few on your visit.

Opals have been mined in Australia since the 19th century, and fields have been discovered in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Find out more about the story of Australian opal mining

Puffing Billy is a narrow-gauge railway line built at the turn of the 20th century, and is easily accessible by public transport from Melbourne. Here you can visit gardens, craft and antique shops, excellent restaurants. Train passes through beautiful scenery.

The Stony Creek Trestle Bridge at Nowa Nowa near Lakes Entrance is a monument still standing as a testament to Australias engineering nous...

Crossing the nullabor plains is easy as it is now a sealed road all the way. Make sure you take warm gear even in summer and plenty of water

Hawaiian Princess Ka'iulani and the movie made from her life. Pictures and video.

Mick “Crocodile” Dundee played by Paul Hogan was based on a real life Australian bushman Rod Ansell. Rodney Ansell’s life was one of legend. He was known as a buffalo hunter and outback adventurer through the movie to fight the wild. His life fell apart, went to jail for cattle rustling, got addicted to meth amphetamine and died after a police ambush. His story is one of adventure survival and a lesson of fame and destruction.

Common Aussie slang words used in Australia. Written by a fair dinkum Aussie! The most common Australian slang words, and some interesting facts about life in Australia.

Just a short bus ride away is Queen Vic, the largest market in the Southern hemisphere

Personal experience with the late King of Tonga. Respected monarch of Tonga.