Australia from Above
The first time I ever went up in a hot air balloon we had a crash landing. Ok – maybe that’s a bit melodramatic but…
Adventure Travel | Australia | Hiking | Lodging | Queensland
Pioneering the Scenic Rim Trail
I waited at the edge of the road as the big truck passed by in low gear, slowly climbing up Cunningham Gap, otherwise known as…
Life’s a Gold Beach
My favorite thing to do while at Room753 was to go for a walk on the beach. Broad Beach and Surfers Paradise beach were some…
10 Ways to Travel Like a Local in Southern Queensland Australia
Want to branch off the well-traveled Sydney to Cairns tourist trail in Australia? Visit Southern Queensland, and head to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I…
Home Sweet #Room 753
It has sunk in this morning, hitting me like the big waves that I’ve been staring at on the beach. This is the first time…
How to Overcome Fear in Your 40’s
When was the last time you did something for the first time? A month, a year, 5 years, 12 years ago? Aging and fear have…
Why is Australia Called Oz and Other Things I Learned in the Land Down Under
I followed the yellow brick road to OZ…and finally – I learned the answer to the burning questions, “Why is Australia called Oz?”. I was…