Getting your Australian Trip ready takes energy and filtering through all the information from the internet can be time-consuming. There’s nothing that outweighs personal experience though, that’s where the biggest takeaway is; we learn from travel mistakes to tweak and fine-tune our future trips and help us travel better and smarter. This Australia checklist is […]
I have been travelling solo in Australia for nearly 15 years, by now. I have collected many memories over the years. And they are all different. I went through the first solo backpacking trips to tours with a group, to single road trips. Driving around Australia by myself has been a fantastic experience. One of […]
Tips for Driving in Australia There are many ways of travelling around Australia and explore the country, but if you ask me what my favourite way of exploring land down under is, I have no doubt: self-driving in Australia is the way to go! Although road tripping is more fun with a friend, a partner […]
Travelling for the first time to Australia can be an overwhelming experience. Not only because you are going to the other side of the world, but because creating a cost-effective trip plan requires time and effort that can be out of your control. Australia is (in) famous for being an expensive destination, but while this […]
Travelling in Australia travel doesn’t necessarily mean spending a fortune on your trip. Despite the high cost of living, (Australia scores no. 6 of the most expensive countries in the world) there are many ways to reduce expenses and travel on a budget is possible. If you follow a simple step-by-step plan, choose cost-effective ways of […]
Australia is one of the most stunning holiday destinations in the world, and everyone wants to travel to Australia. I have written and re-written it hundreds of times in different ways. On Rocky Travel you can find tons of articles packed with top destinations, from travel planning tips to what to see and do in […]
Let’s face it, to maintain healthy eating habits when travelling to Australia; it’s a struggle. Many factors, like changing climate and time zones, changing location, eating at odd times and inadequate cooking facilities may lead to changing your eating habits. While travelling, it’s easier to prefer eating pre-packaged food, grabbing a snack and running into […]
The best time to visit Australia When is the best time to travel to Australia? I often get this question from first-time travellers, and it’s impossible to answer it in one sentence because of many factors. Being Australia a vast continent, located in the southern hemisphere, which means summer starts in December, as opposed to […]
When you travel to any country, food is undoubtedly one of the main cultural experiences you wish to participate in. However, defining Australian cuisine is more complicated than it is for other countries (for example, Italian cuisine is very well-defined and is world-famous). While there are no doubt famous examples of Australian food out there […]
Street art is unarguable, next to coffee and food, a cultural icon of Melbourne CBD. Its many laneways boast some of the best Australian Street Art featuring the artworks of hundreds of local and international artists. As an art lover, I am always keen to explore new artworks in the city, and I spend time […]
The Three Capes Track is an extraordinary walking trail of Tasmania, nothing you would expect. It took over five years to bring it to life, and the result is pretty astonishing. Last Feb I had the pleasure to walk one the best trails in Tasmania and I’m here to share my experience. How to Walk […]
The Dandenong Ranges lie in East Melbourne only an hour drive from Melbourne CBD. I started discovering this region a couple of years ago on a day trip from Melbourne. I keep coming back to East Melbourne and on my last trips, I had the opportunity to explore more of the beautiful mountain region. In […]
Flying overseas implies booking at least one connecting flight with a layover. These are usually shown in the search results when you browse through a flight comparison site. The layover time is visible in the flight details. Although it may seem obvious, a layover flight requires a bit of research and knowledge in order to […]
It’s heart-wrenching to see images and footages in the news of the horrendous bushfires in Australia that have severely impacted Australian Wildlife and the beloved iconic Koalas. Southern Australia is one of the most affected areas, where over 1 billion animals are estimated to have died in the blazes. On top, they fear that nearly […]
Planning a Trip to Australia is overwhelming; at first, I know! What if you had something that could take off you all the tiring work searching on the internet? This handy guide book shows you an easy step-by-step process to creating Your Trip Itinerary with no stress. Click to learn more!
Melbourne is not only the most liveable city in the world, but it is also one of the solo travellers’ friendliest cities in the world. With so many places to visit, you can easily spend a week in the city without getting bored. I’m lucky to have been alone in Melbourne several times on my […]
Over the past 15 years, we have been witnessing a cultural change in the way women travel. They have become aware of their need to step out of defining roles and making experiences on their own. The excellent news: Never than before solo travel over 50 has been so easy. Not only female solo travel […]
How to Become a House Sitter and stay for free House-sitting can be a great way of keeping the cost of travelling in Australian cities to a minimum. It implies taking care of a house and pets while the homeowners are away on their travels. In a few words, it means having a home for […]
