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August 28
Must Do Yosemite Hikes
I’m seeking recommended Yosemite day hikes by difficulty. What do you think we should absolutely consider? [more inside]
July 15
Help me plan my August annual leave in Australia
I’m taking 10 days of annual leave in early August. I live in regional Victoria where it’s cold and dark, and I want to go somewhere warm and sunny to try and turn back this seasonal depression! Needs to be in Australia, no international trips this time. [more inside]
April 29
Tasmania and MONA: is eating dinner at FARO a can't miss? Other ideas?
I have wanted to go to MONA since reading about it 10 (!) years ago, and am planning to add Tasmania on to a Melbourne work trip in late August. Scheduling-wise, I'm planning on arriving in Hobart from New Jersey on a Saturday. Do I fight jet lag with a full day at MONA+Faro dinner on Sunday, or can I take a day to more casually sightsee? I think this is my one shot at Tasmania this lifetime... [more inside]
April 25
Where to stay in Sydney for 3 nights -- that aren't consecutive?!
My husband and I are traveling to Australia from the west coast of the US for a week-long planned event in Hervey Bay, north of Brisbane. We need a hotel for one night in Sydney, and then two nights again before we head home. [more inside]
February 11
Sydney for beginners: stuff edition
Visiting Australia from the US - what local products, snack foods, personal care items (sunscreen?), or other souvenirs should I make sure to check out? [more inside]
January 28
Sydney for beginners
I'll be in Sydney, Australia, for work for six weeks in March-April. What should I do on the weekends? Recommend me parks, boats, museums, day trips by train, bookstores, distinctive foods, or anything I absolutely can't miss while I'm there!
September 16, 2022
The bullet train to Melbourne is due any decade soon
If you were going to spend 2-3 days driving between Sydney and Melbourne on the Hume Highway, where would you stop? Please help me spice up this notoriously dull drive. [more inside]
May 9, 2022
Perth and Margaret River in June
After 2 years, my family is finally getting a chance to travel, and we'll be in Perth and the surrounding area for 10 days in early June. We have 2 youngish kids (4 and 7), and currently don't have anything specific we want to do besides wander around and just enjoy travelling again. Any suggestions for things we should do and places we should go to? COVID-regulations-specific advice would be great too! [more inside]
March 2, 2020
NE Australia campervan tour - with kids
After a conference in June, we have a couple of weeks to tour around Australia. We think we want to rent a campervan. But seeking suggestions! [more inside]
December 28, 2019
Great barrier reef recommendations
Looking for recommendations on where to snorkel to see healthy reef. [more inside]
September 9, 2019
Help me use my American phone in Australia?
I'll be in Australia for just under a month, traveling on my own. What's the most practical and cost-efficient way make my Pixel 3 useable while I'm there? [more inside]
August 17, 2019
Good morning, Mornington
As a northern ‘burbs gal, I am excitedly looking forward to housesitting in Mornington (Victoria, Australia), on the Grand Final long weekend - so close to the beach! What should I check out on the way to, and on, the peninsula? [more inside]
July 5, 2019
A quick first time visit to Melbourne
I have a work trip scheduled to Melbourne, and decided to take a few extra days (maybe up to a week) at the end of July to spend a little time being a tourist before the work starts. [more inside]
June 29, 2019
Melbourne for Cheap
Woohoo, got tickets to the Cursed Child for the Potterhead child! All the money went to tickets so we are on a tight budget. Logistics questions inside for Melbourne. [more inside]
June 27, 2019
Brisbane with my weird little roommate.
I am heading to Brisbane next week with my two year old. Its going to be rainy and I'll be without my other adult. Looking for can't miss locations as well as maybe indoor play spots for toddlers. [more inside]
June 25, 2019
Room rental in Brisbane or the Gold Coast
My academic organization is holding its annual conference in the Gold Coast at a hotel conference center. A smaller group runs a preconference for about 30 people, typically off-site in a library or other community rental space with wifi, tables, etc. Any suggestions for places to start looking? [more inside]
June 4, 2019
Where can I go and write for a week in Australia this September?
I'll be in Australia for three weeks in the fall, and due to a change in circumstances I have a lot of unstructured time on my hands. I'd love to go somewhere for a week or so for a one-person writing retreat -- what places in Australia should I be looking at? [more inside]
March 2, 2019
Insider tips for Brisbane and Cairns, Australia?
We're going to be in Brisbane and Cairns for a week each. Any insider tips? More details inside! [more inside]
February 8, 2019
Melbourne filter: the awesomest things to do, see and eat
We're going to be in Melbourne, Australia for a month! What are cool things we should do, see and eat beyond the top 10 tourist items? Personal interest details inside... [more inside]
February 1, 2019
Rollicking ramble-eers
Looking for recommendations in Australia. My best friend and I are going on the trip of a lifetime, two weeks on the east coast starting Feb. 14. YIPPEE! YAHOO! Details inside. [more inside]