http://www.australiantraveller.net/ "In some ways, I think travel is about learning how to see, learning how to pay attention. It's an alarm clock in some ways, and it's a jumpstart to putting our senses on the setting where they're universally receptive. I think theoretically we could do that at our homes, and yet somehow, surrounded by familiarity and the routine we know too well, our eyes tend to close and we don't notice the things that are so wondrous for a visitor. But as soon as we physically start moving we awaken to the beauties around us." --Pico Iyer en Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:45:00 GMT Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:45:00 GMT info@australiantraveller.net info@australiantraveller.net http://www.australiantraveller.net/images/imgp6832.JPG http://www.australiantraveller.net/ http://www.australiantraveller.net/the-giants-causeway-ireland/ Known in the 1700's as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World and attracting large volumes of international visitors, The Giants Causeway is some of the most spectacular coastline you will... http://www.australiantraveller.net/the-giants-causeway-ireland/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/the-giants-causeway-ireland/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:45:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/visiting-ireland-knock/ Ireland is renowned for its Catholic faith. Everywhere you go in the South you find shrines on the roadside and churches EVERYWHERE. Traditionally people would stop to pray 3 times... http://www.australiantraveller.net/visiting-ireland-knock/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/visiting-ireland-knock/ Wed, 14 May 2008 22:01:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/visiting-irish-villages/ Next on the cards was a trip around the village where my grandmother was sent from England during the war. Shramore is located on the West Coast of Southern Ireland... http://www.australiantraveller.net/visiting-irish-villages/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/visiting-irish-villages/ Mon, 12 May 2008 10:59:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/tales-of-ireland/ Farm after boring farm left me thinking - Ireland sure ain't all it's cracked up to be! Finally reaching County Mayo, which is located in the West of Southern Ireland... http://www.australiantraveller.net/tales-of-ireland/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/tales-of-ireland/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:37:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/narita-and-the-airport/ The bus which was to take me to the nearby Naritasan Temple in the morning, was due to arrive back 15 minutes later than the departing bus to the airport... http://www.australiantraveller.net/narita-and-the-airport/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/narita-and-the-airport/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:31:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/arriving-in-japan/ At the Arrivals Hall I rushed down the corridor to try and get to the hotel and squeeze in a quick trip into the city. Careening around the corner I... http://www.australiantraveller.net/arriving-in-japan/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/arriving-in-japan/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:29:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/taking-a-leisurely-flight-over-the-siberian-lowlands-a-frozen-masterpiece/ http://www.australiantraveller.net/taking-a-leisurely-flight-over-the-siberian-lowlands-a-frozen-masterpiece/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/taking-a-leisurely-flight-over-the-siberian-lowlands-a-frozen-masterpiece/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:57:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/first-class-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be-anyway/ Why sleep when you have to be up at the crack of dawn, right? As we begin our reverse manoeuvre and I glance around at the other bleary eyed passengers... http://www.australiantraveller.net/first-class-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be-anyway/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/first-class-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be-anyway/ Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:46:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-aus-quirky-melbourne/ We all know Melbourne is famous for its theatres and coffee culture, but I thought it would be good to explore the slightly more bizarre and quirky side that the... http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-aus-quirky-melbourne/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-aus-quirky-melbourne/ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:23:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-brisbane-melbourne/ So at last we are seeing the signs for Melbourne and our journey will come to a bit of a halt as we take in the sights and sounds of... http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-brisbane-melbourne/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-brisbane-melbourne/ Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:55:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-aus-moree-to-melbourne/ Continuining on our little journey we make our way down toward Melbourne with a stop in Dubbo. I have heard this name thrown around delicately and smashed against a wall... http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-aus-moree-to-melbourne/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/driving-around-aus-moree-to-melbourne/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:23:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/going-for-a-drive-around-australia-brisbane-to-moree/ I love planning trips - even if it means that in the immediate future I won`t be taking said trip. I love to explore the world, learn where is where... http://www.australiantraveller.net/going-for-a-drive-around-australia-brisbane-to-moree/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/going-for-a-drive-around-australia-brisbane-to-moree/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:49:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/seeing-australia-by-train/ Travelling to Sydney by train has always been a favourite of mine. The day stretching ahead with all those hours lying before you at your disposal - nothing more to... http://www.australiantraveller.net/seeing-australia-by-train/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/seeing-australia-by-train/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:16:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/a-smile-from-god/ I recently got this in an email - the photo and title say it all.... http://www.australiantraveller.net/a-smile-from-god/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/a-smile-from-god/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:28:00 GMT http://www.australiantraveller.net/poetic-skies/ Welcome to my hood. On days like today the skies overhead write poetry enough to rival the quill of any great. It has been a while since I have got... http://www.australiantraveller.net/poetic-skies/#comments http://www.australiantraveller.net/poetic-skies/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:03:00 GMT