Beyond the Rhetoric

“Every tree is a lavatory (‘lav-uh-tree’).” One of the greatest things about the Australian Outback is its vast nothingness. You can drive for hours before encountering any semblance of civilization. This also means that your access to modern conveniences is pretty sparse. While on my tour around places like Uluru and King’s Canyon, I was [...]

For better or for worse, I have a really hard time disconnecting from the matrix. The Internet is at once the source of my livelihood and a major component to my daily lifestyle. And so, before heading across the Pacific Ocean to Australia, I did a little bit of research about getting a prepaid plan [...]

As is the case with everywhere that I travel, one of my bigger goals while here in Australia is to enjoy some of the local fare. Our first stop in the Land Down Under was Cairns and our first experience with “authentic” Aussie “nosh” was at The Raw Prawn. Located on the esplanade (not far [...]

As you may already know, I’m in Australia for my honeymoon. While here, we plan on taking in the sights and sounds, experiencing as much of the Land Down Under as we can. Our first stop is in Cairns, in the northern part of Queensland. It’s quite different here than what you’d picture as “the [...]

When traveling domestically, it’s easy enough to understand the usual suspects and shop accordingly. Things get a little more complicated when you consider international travel, particularly when going overseas to places far away from home. In my case, that includes going to Australia. I’ve always said that travel is one of the best ways to [...]