Nick’s world tour

That was a mission, half the height of the country in one go. Now back in the tropics, Darwin is a tiny little city, and the capital of the Northern Territory. Destroyed with varying degrees of success over the years by wars and cyclones, it’s a modern place next to some nice beaches. There’s not much to do in the town, as most attractions have ended due to the impending wet season. The Wet hasn’t started yet, and it’s not too humid either. Though the flies are very persistent, taking a liking for eyeballs, nostrils and flying in your mouth when you’re eating. [read on]

After a sleepless 24 hours we left CP and headed into the Northern Territory (ok, we go north, and it’s ANOTHER time zone?!) for the town of Alice Springs, or Alice.

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Most of the population live near the coast, perhaps explaining why Aussies are so cheerful and relaxed about everything. But the real country is the outback, so after travelling west, half way along the South Coast it's time to make ... [Continue reading this entry]

Just north of Adelaide is the famous Barossa Valley home to many wineries, including that of Jacob's Creek, everyones favourite Special Offer wine in Tescos.

The Groovy Grape wine tour bus takes us out through the hills past the Giant Rocking ... [Continue reading this entry]

We roll into Adelaide early, and have to wind our watches back half an hour... and dispose of any fruit or veg we might be trying to smuggle across the state border. They do take quarantine quite seriously here. Being ... [Continue reading this entry]

When I arrive at 5am, it's very very cold. I'm lucky I booked ahead as everywhere is very busy as it's the Melbourne Cup. Melbourne is a nice city to wander round, and it's supposed to be a good place to ... [Continue reading this entry]

The first bus journey went well, though it wasn't helped by being incredibly tired from a late night. I arrived late afternoon in Canberra and there was a hint of sunlight. Just a bit, though still a cold wind. I ... [Continue reading this entry]

Well I made it here. Although the "for your convenience" flight renumbering did leave me slightly confused as my flight out of Bangkok had been both renumbered and retimed! The flights as ever were excellent: films and music that you ... [Continue reading this entry]

... as I've now spent seven and a half months in Asia, I think it's time to crack on with the world tour, as I've only made it about half way round. Slacking, I know... Arriving near the Khao San Road ... [Continue reading this entry]