6 Things to Do in Launceston
The second-largest city in Tasmania, Launceston feels larger than its roughly 85,000 people. It’s spread out over a good amount of space — but the downtown is easily walkable (my […]
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Road Trip: The Great Eastern Drive to Launceston
You can drive from the east coast of Tasmania to Launceston (Tasmania’s second-largest city) in under two hours, but it’s much more fun if you take your time and enjoy […]
The Bay of Fires
I would like to give the Bay of Fires two awards, one for being one of the best place names ever, and the other for being one of the most […]
Wineglass Bay & Hazards Beach
A visit to Tasmania hardly seems complete without a visit to the iconic Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park: But here’s the hitch: you can’t have this view without a […]
Dirt Roads & Waterfalls: The Fingal Valley
When we told a friendly Tassie stranger that we were going to Fingal, he furrowed his brow and asked, “Why are you going there?” The minute we drove into this […]
The Tasmanian Midlands
The inland drive from Hobart to the sleepy town of Fingal takes you through the spectacular scenery and cute towns of the Tasmanian Midlands. The first interesting place to veer […]
10 Reasons to Visit Hobart
If you’re contemplating a summertime visit to Hobart, here are 10 reasons to book your ticket. 1. It’s right on the water … … which means sea life … … […]
A Merry Tassie Chrissie!
Merry Christmas from Tasmania (where any word that can be shortened, will be)! Hobart doesn’t get as gussied up for Christmas as the US (or Singapore, for that matter) — […]
Love or Hate? The Museum of Old & New Art
Prescott and I are in in Tasmania! Specifically, we are in Hobart, the island’s capital and largest city (though at 225,000 people, “city” seems a generous term). This seafaring hub […]
Naked in Bowen
You don’t have to be naked on the beaches of Bowen, but you can be. Indeed, Bowen has the best-signed nude beach I’ve ever seen. They even write about this […]
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