by Amanda Cranston | May 17, 2016 | Blog, Features
North Queensland is notorious for flooded roads during Wet Season, but unfortunately not enough people understand the risks of driving into flooded waters. As a result, many people lose their lives. The Queensland Government has been running a campaign titled ‘If it’s...
by Amanda Cranston | Mar 24, 2016 | Blog, General Camping Stories
Camping is always fun at Easter but if you’re camping with kids how do you make sure they don’t feel like they’re missing out on a visit from the Easter Bunny? Like many families we often like to go camping at Easter. And while it can be tricky to hide chocolate from...
by Amanda Cranston | Oct 9, 2015 | Blog
North Queensland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world although the presence of jellyfish and crocodiles means that many are not safe for swimming. However, you shouldn’t let that deter you from visiting or camping at the beach because there are...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Aussies love it, most overseas tourists hate it, but there’s no denying Vegemite is one of Australia’s most popular and iconic brands. It is an ingredient in many Australian lunchboxes but what is Vegemite? Made from yeast extract, Vegemite is a dark coloured spread a...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog
Australia is such a remote country that it has developed its own version of the English language. The intriguing range of Australian slang words and sayings that Aussies use in their everyday conversations can sometimes make it tricky for international travellers to...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 13, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Sometimes parents are made to feel guilty about taking their children out of school to go on holidays but while school is a very important part of a child’s education, there are just some things they will never learn in a classroom. I am a big believer in my...
