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Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Guide
This guide to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park includes everything you need to know before you visit. Including the best hiking and mountain biking trails, parking and weather information, and dog-friendly rules.
San Francisco Day Trips bucket list
There are so many San Francisco Day Trips to take that you could take one every weekend for six months! These day trips from San Francisco have something for everyone. Plan your next day trip now.
Best hikes in Lake Tahoe
The beauty of Lake Tahoe, straddling the border of California and Nevada, is in it's mountains, waterfalls, and of course the lake itself. One of the best ways to experience those natural wonders is to lace up your shoes and go for a hike. We've rounded up some of the...
Watch Australian movies online (in the US)
There's no better way to get a taste for Australia right now, than to watch Australian movies online. While we're mostly stuck in the US (and other countries around the world) as the COVID-19 pandemic rages, armchair travel is the most many of us can hope for. Watch...
Things to do in Lake Tahoe in Fall
There are so many great things to do in Lake Tahoe in Fall that you’ll be planning more than one trip. Find the best hikes, places to see Fall foliage, and more amazing things to do in Lake Tahoe.
New York City in Winter: Things to see and do
Planning a trip to New York City in winter was not exactly at the top of my bucket list. I knew it would mean experiencing cold that I wasn't sure I was ready for. But when Jenna, my friend from Sydney, told me she was planning a trip to New York City, I was pretty...
Christmas Gifts to send overseas to the Aussie Expat in your life
As Christmas approaches, it's time to start thinking about gifts to send overseas to the Aussie expat in your life. This year has been tough on everyone, no matter where you live, but it's been especially difficult for Australian expats trying to get back to their...
Best hikes in all 50 US states
The US is known for wide open spaces (outside of huge cities) and a network of National and State Parks that will leave you speechless. This is a formidible list of the best hikes in all 50 US states for you to add to your bucket list.
COVID-19 Quarantine in Australia
First published May 15, 2020, last updated July 14, 2020 Australia's international borders are currently closed to anyone other than citizens, residents, and their immediate family members. There are also strict quarantine measures in place for those returning to the...