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Clouds Out the plane window

A Bird’s Eye view of Newcastle and Surrounds

We’ve all been up towers, on hills and lookouts with a great view of our surrounding city. This is one of the things I love to do in a new city to see how it is all laid out and where things are in relation to each other when exploring on the...

Chaos in Cairo and my First Bribe

For most, Cairo instantly brings to mind images of Pyramids, crowds, and recently, unrest. Cairo was the launching pad for my 9 day Top Deck tour of Egypt. It is but an introduction to the vast history of the country that dates back further than I...

Escape to the Hunter Valley Vineyards

Living so close to wine country makes it really easy to visit on a whim. If you are visiting Newcastle, it is an absolute must, even for the most lukewarm wine-o. Even if you don’t intend to drink (taste or buy) any wine, all vineyards have at...

Australian Snowy Mountains Thredbo

A Weekend in the Australian Alps

Now that’s a phrase you don’t hear often ‘Australian alps’. Yes, it’s true: Australia, the home of arid deserts, perfect beaches and the odd rainforest also boasts its own range of ski-able mountains. Two ranges in...