Western Australia

Western Australia (WA) is my original home base. This is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It has a rugged coastline along the Indian Ocean and is Australia's largest state, 4 times the size of Texas.

The capital of WA is Perth, which is the largest city & fourth most populous city in Australia, with an estimated population of 1.9 million.

Rottnest Day Trip: Only Place In The World For That Elusive #QuokkaSelfie

We’ve been to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Greek islands. But I must admit Rottnest is a serious contender for the best island we’ve been to anywhere in the world. There…

Western Australia Mar 28, 2015

Only One Weekend In Perth? Here’s Our Dream Weekend

When you only have a few days to discover Perth, where should you go? We know this city off the back of our hand so here’s a travel expert’s tips on the best way to spend a weekend…

Western Australia Mar 19, 2014

The Ultimate Guide To A Weekend In Australia’s Margaret River Wine Region & Dunsborough

We have been visiting the Margaret River wine region for decades now and it’s the perfect place to spend a few nights or even a couple weeks. This guide includes a quick overview…

Western Australia Mar 12, 2014

10 Free Things To Do In Perth With Kids

There are some great places to visit in Perth when your wallet is open. It’s no secret the city is pretty pricey. But can you get by with no money at all?

Western Australia Mar 6, 2014

10 Things To Do In Perth With Kids

It’s a first world country with first world entertainment and after a mountain of travel experiences over the last 600 days we were ready to plant our feet for a few months and do…

Western Australia Mar 5, 2014

Is Australia Really That Expensive?

While we have been travelling the world we became aware that life on the road was cheaper than we first expected. We started saving money instead of spending it all. We read an…

Western Australia Feb 19, 2014

Adventure World And The Roller Coaster That Can Rival Disneyland's

Strap in and find out how the new $12 million roller coaster in Perth’s largest theme park compares to Universal Studios and Disneyland.

Western Australia Feb 12, 2014

Penguin Island: The Locals Best Kept Secret

As my kids did their best penguin waddle across the white, hot sand to the crystal clear water I had to admit some shame in my ignorance - how could I not know this place existed?

Western Australia Feb 10, 2014

Essential Guide For Celebrating Australia Day In Perth

Every year on the 26th January we have headed to the city of Perth for Australia Day. It’s the only day of the year people are as patriotic about Australia as the Americans are…

Western Australia Feb 1, 2014

What Do They Eat In The Land Down Under?

I was born and raised in Australia. And while we have a large influence from Britain and the US on our food, we have managed to come up with some culinary icons that are truly…

Western Australia Jan 27, 2014

Hello Australia – Life In Perth

We almost missed our flight from Dubai to Perth, with just seconds to spare. Even though we are now in Australia, the adventures are not over. More are coming just around the…

Western Australia Jan 16, 2014

Our Perth Summer Past Time: Shakespeare In The Park

The last two years we have been missing a very special part of our life in Perth, Western Australia. Every summer in January, since 2008, a special group of people put on a…

Western Australia Jan 15, 2014

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