After a fantastic week exploring the Surf Coast it was time to pack up and move onto our next town to explore. We took a scenic route due north from the Coast up through farmland and rural towns with no traffic, reasonable roads and lots to look at. We took a minor detour to check … More Roadtrip November 2025 – destination “Great Ocean Road” – Part Five
We had a relatively relaxing day exploring the Torquay area which was really nice. We started by investigating the gorgeous lighthouse in Aireys Inlet where we were staying. Officially known as Split Point Lighthouse it has been looking out over the wild Bass Strait where hundreds of ships have met their demise over the last … More Roadtrip November 2025 – destination “Great Ocean Road” – Part Four
The Great Ocean Road is a 240km stretch of magnificent coastal roadway between Torquay and Allansford – possibly the most spectacular stretch of roadway we’ve ever experienced. After WWI our returned soldiers were employed to make this road, so from 1919 until 1932 the work continued at which time the road was dedicated to those … More Roadtrip November 2025 – destination “Great Ocean Road” – Part Three
The morning dawned in Lakes Entrance cool and overcast but with no rain – perfect for packing up and moving on. Morning percolated coffee never tasted so good. We continued down the coast for a bit before heading west and inland towards the Victorian Capital of Melbourne. The countryside through here was primarily industrial, farming … More Roadtrip November 2025 – destination “Great Ocean Road” – Part Two
We’d only been back from Vietnam a few weeks when my Boss reminded me that I still had a bunch of Leave available to take. That was all the encouragement I needed. Next minute? Planning a two week roadtrip with our little camper trailer to some places we’d not had a chance to visit before. … More Roadtrip November 2025 – destination “Great Ocean Road”
Our kids are beautiful people – they buy the best gifts ever, which tend to be experiences rather than stuff that clutters up your cupboard. This one was next level – however the timing was unfortunately and unknowingly awkward, with COVID arriving just weeks after their gift. The fantastic people at Balloon Aloft Mudgee worked … More Mudgee 2025 – A Hot Air Balloon Experience
Mudgee – what a gorgeous, unpretentious and friendly country town. We’ve visited this jewel in the NSW Mid West a number of times over the years and the myriad attractions just keep drawing us back. This time to experience a hot air balloon flight that our kids bought us a few years ago (COVID times) … More Mudgee 2025 – A day at the wineries
We were really looking forward to this part of the trip in Siem Reap when we got to explore the Angkor Archaeological Park which is home to ten temples Located just a few kilometres from Siem Reap, the most famous and dramatic Temple is that called Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century originally as … More Cambodia 2025 – Angkor Wat
After breakfast on board the ship, our cruise ended in Angkor Ban and we travelled north for around 5 1/2 hours to Siem Reap through some of the most gorgeous rural landscapes. Greens as green can be, farm land, small villages, market gardens, rice fields, rivers and dams. The tine in the bus just flew … More Cambodia 2025 – North toward Siem Reap by road – Part Five
Back on board the ship for our last couple of days before disembarking and heading to Siem Reap. The time has flown by. Tonight we were invited to a specialty dining experience aboard the Mekong Serenity, in their most gorgeous small and intimate restaurant named “Indochine”. Each night around a dozen guests have the pleasure … More Cambodia 2025 – The Mighty Mekong River- continuing North toward Siem Reap – Part Four
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