Retirees Enjoying Travel
Estelle Anderson 
Long before Greg retired he was saying how he wanted to travel to the Kimberley. So, once we retired, the Kimberley was always top of our travel bucket list. As retirees enjoying travel we continue our road trip around Australia. We headed south west from Darwin, travelling towards Broome. After crossing the Northern Territory Border … Read more…
Life after retirement is a time of transition and adjustment. What to do in retirement? Many people approaching retirement wonder what they will do with all their spare time. Everyone’s circumstances are different; and retirement options may depend on circumstances. If we feel we have choices, and feel we are able to determine what we … Read more…
There are so many “don’t miss” things to do in Darwin and surrounds. It’s a really hot place. Darwin boasts 32 -34 degree temperatures generally throughout the year. But, from a tourism perspective, Darwin is equally a hot travel destination. This is a modern city with so much on offer. For instance, why not dine … Read more…
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I write this welcome to “Conversations About Retirement”. The aim simply is to share conversations with retirees, for other retirees to reflect on. The conversations will be about retirees thoughts and experiences of being retired. And, the hope is to publish a series of “Conversations About Retirement”. … Read more…
Kakadu has World Heritage Status due to it’s breathtaking natural beauty and it’s ancient cultural heritage. Come and discover Kakadu’s world famous rock art galleries. Stand high above flood plains, on rugged rock formations, to watch an amazing sunset. See the stunning bird life on a tour of the wetlands, and of course crocodiles; or … Read more…
A visit to the Northern Territory is not complete without visiting Katherine and the incredibly beautiful surrounding areas. Explore the famous Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Leliyn (Edith Falls), the Cutta Cutta Caves, and more. As retirees enjoying travelling Australia, we were very happy to pull into Katherine. Firstly, we have travelled some massive kilometers … Read more…
In the Red Centre of Australia, it’s not just all about the big rocks and natural beauty of the desert environment. It’s equally about the amazing outback experiences that leave you simply in awe. If you want a trip that you will never forget visit Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, the West MacDonnell Ranges, Karlu Karlu (The Devils … Read more…
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…