Retirees Enjoying Travel
As retirees enjoying travel we often meet people travelling with their “fur babies”. Usually these people are talking about travelling with dogs. But what about travelling with a cat? What about travelling with a cat in a car long distances? And what about living in a caravan with a cat? Recently we stayed ten days … Read more…
Did you know the town of Alice Springs was originally named Stuart? Alice Springs was originally surveyed in 1888, following the discovery of gold in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Today, Alice Springs is the gateway for tourism in Central Australia. As retirees enjoying travel, we have continued on our journey travelling Australia. We made the … Read more…
Sometimes we just need to stop; to rest, relax and rejuvenate; so we can feel refreshed and able to enjoy what comes our way next. This is particularly true when we are travelling. We began an epic journey in late 2016. We are now retirees enjoying travel around Australia in our caravan. So, after travelling … Read more…
Remember the classic Skyhook’s song – “All my friends are getting married….” Well, have a guess what? All our friends are retiring. Funny about that, isn’t it? The cycle of life just keeps rolling on. Suddenly, it seems, we are entering the retirement phase of our life. How did that happen? Time has just flown … Read more…
The town of Mount Isa is built right on the door step of the Mount Isa Mine. Have you thought about going underground? Tourists have two opportunities to go underground in Mount Isa. As retirees enjoying travel around Australia, we were keen to explore outback Queensland, and in particular Mount Isa. About Mount Isa Mount … Read more…
Did you know approximately 95 million years ago there were Dinosaurs in the Australian Outback? Did you know you can see the site of the only known Dinosaur stampede on the planet? Visit Winton to learn about it’s pre – historic history. Experience the outback lifestyle, the amazing landscape, and the legend Winton has on offer. … Read more…
Do you know where Longreach, Queensland is? If you look at a map of Queensland you will see Longreach is basically in the centre of the state. Little wonder some call Longreach the heart of outback Queensland. Longreach is renowned throughout Australia as a great tourist spot. As retirees enjoying travel we looked forward to … Read more…
Have you heard of Ilfracombe in Queensland? What about the Wellshot Hotel? Have you heard about a hotel where people place money onto the ceiling? Well, that’s at the Wellshot Hotel, in Ilfracombe. And guess what? I read that Ilfracombe calls itself the hub of the West, even though it is a very small town. … Read more…
Do you know about the Great Shearers’ strike in 1891? Did you know that Barcaldine is the reputed birth place of the Australian Labour Movement? If you are interested in Australian history, make sure you put Barcaldine on your list of places to visit. Barcaldine is known as the Garden City of the West. While … Read more…