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One of the best holidays I ever did was a tour of the Australian coast between Sydney and Melbourne. Being the coast, the scenery was picturesque, the locals were friendly and there were a wealth of things to do.

Hiring a car is by all odds the most convenient means to experience the coast. There are numerous car rental Sydney and car rental Melbourne options. Car hire agencies are eager to help you arrange the tour of your dreams. Car agencies are always extending promotions and deals. I managed to find a fantastic one way special to Melbourne at a car hire in Sydney.

After sorting out my car hire, I made my way south from Sydney through Royal National Park. The Grand Pacific Drive is exciting. I spent a few hours in Wollongong and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many coastal villages along the way before spending the night at Jervis Bay.

I took a cruise the next day to see the dolphins that Jervis Bay is famous for. I fell in love with the beaches and had a hard time deciding whether to stay or go. Further south I picked up some great, high quality craft items in the historic villages of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba.

Mimosa Rocks National Park was gorgeous, I even got a chance to swim in the lagoon. I drove a little further to watch surfers at Tathra Beach. That evening I stayed in the trendy village of Metung and had a tremendous seafood platter in one of the lakeside restaurants.

Wilsons Promontory National Park is home to amazing scenery and an abundance of wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas and wombats. I spent an entire day hiking through eucalypt forests, exploring beaches and coves and climbing on granite mountains.

Next stop was Fish Creek, a small, eccentric and thriving township with arts and crafts, books and cafes. I took the bridge over to Phillip Island, a popular family stop. At Nobbies Centre you can watch the penquins strutting up and down the beach and see one of Australia’s biggest fur seal colonies.

I ended my trip in Melbourne making my last stop at the working heritage farm on Churchill Island. Hiring a car was the single best decision I have made, taking the coastal drive from Sydney to Melbourne at my own pace was truly an experience that I will not forget. Next time I may get a car rental in Melbourne and do this trip the other direction!

It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Brisbane or living here, you should check-out what’s on offer at Riverlife. Situated at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in the heart of Brisbane, Riverlife provides an adventure experience without having to look any further than the city.

Looking for a cultural experience

Meet the local Brisbane Aboriginal Tribe, Riverlife Mirrabooka and experience the rich culture of Aboriginal life by watching or joining in activities such as:

• Traditional dancing and songs passed down through the generations
• Playing traditional Aboriginal musical instruments, like the didgeridoo
• Share in the stories of Aboriginal life and the history of Australia
• Learn to throw a boomerang… properly
• Traditional aboriginal face painting
• Taste traditional foods of the Indigenous culture

The Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers have performed for audiences both in Australia and around the world, including the UK and Europe, once performing for Queen Elizabeth II.

Drop or climb

Experience the Kangaroo Point Cliffs for yourself with Rock Climbing sessions, either by day or night. The 20m high weathered cliff face is the perfect setting for a great outdoor adventure where the term rock climbing is literal, so you climb real rocks. From the top, you can take in incredible views of Brisbane city and the river. Climbs for all levels are available, from inexperienced right through to the most seasoned climbers.

Prefer descent to ascent? Then opt for Abseiling instead. The extreme rush of abseiling down the magnificant cliffs, will be sure to please any adventure lover. If it’s your first time, don’t panic! Qualified, experienced instructors will be there for you all the way.

For water enthusiasts

If you are more interested by water activities, book in for a guided Kayak tour and enjoy the city from a different perspective. Paddle your way up or down the river and see some of Brisbane’s most impressive features from the water. Kayaking is available both night and day, and Riverlife offer special packages such as Friday Night Paddle & Prawns and Saturday Night Paddle & Riverside BBQ. If you’ve done all this before and are a confident paddler, then hire a kayak and take it out by yourself or with an experienced group of friends or family.

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Global communication is now available from our homes - and this is mirrored in the burgeoning number of weblogs from backpacker-types around the planet writing from wherever they are at the time.

From write ups regarding tattoos in Siem Riap to Falun Gong followers in Vietnam, there doesn’t seem to be a issue that isn’t published by these hardy travellers.

These types of websites - often called “travelblogs” - are popular with other travelers and those who have been to the nation they are writing from. Also, such blogs offer an insight for those thinking of travelling in the near future, so they serve a purpose as giving them a snapshot of what they can expect if they do choose to journey there.

Now it’s normal to find such travelblogs, and so it’s sometimes not sufficient to only give your opinion on the country you’re currently in. Now there’s a clamour for travelblogs that pinpoint particular niches in the nation they live in. For instance, a travelblog about park photos from Thailand, or perhaps a blog that details the wedding ceremonies in Laos.

Most write these blogs for fun, not profit, and maybe to attract a readership, however there are bloggers who make a living from writing online. Be it money via adverts on their site, or for writing features for other sites and receiving money for such work as they are travelling. If you’re traveling in nations that have a low cost of living, this can pay your way - though you should have a backup some savings and not soley depend on making money from your website.

To sum up, it’s a good idea to keep a journal of what you’re getting up to when travelling - for looking back on and remembering what you did, while giving other people an uncommon inside view on roads less travelled.