Victoria

One Rainy Night, 600 Penguins—Phillip Island Penguin Parade

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade If the opportunity ever arises in life to attend something called a “Penguin Parade”, it would be foolish to decline.  Two generally good things- a strange and adorable waddling creature who can’t decide if it’s a bird or a fish, and a street celebration usually reserved for the 4th of July … Read more

Things to Do in Melbourne While at the Australian Open

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Things to Do in Melbourne While at the Australian Open There are only several weeks more to go before the next Australian Open. Have you already booked your tickets to the see the games, January 14 to 27th? If so, now is a great time to plan your trip. Here’s a short list of things … Read more

The Great Ocean Road (or, The Dangers of the English Language)

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I’m not really an organized tour kind of person.  I’d much rather do it myself, come and go on a whim, get lost, and bribe border patrol officials when required, if for no other reason than an exciting story to tell over a few beers. (but that’s a story for another blog) But in Australia, … Read more