As mentioned in my previous post, most of my memories of Brisbane are consumed in my koala cuddle. However, I did see a bit more of the city as I wandered a little – by foot and by boat. I discovered that the City of Brisbane has free ferries that troll up and down the river (this … More A bit of Brisbane by boat!
I arrived in Cairns in order to do my open water diving certification and spent several days bookending that wandering Cairns. Cairns is a pretty small city with a well-developed tourist strip along the waterfront and what seems to be pretty desolate sprawl beyond that area. It was hawt hawt hawt! The priority of my … More Cairns, Australia: The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Bangkok is a feast for the senses. Not only because you can get the most mind-blowing pad thai for only a few dollars (30 BHT, which is approximately $1.25 CAD), but it is a visual cacophony of colours, textures, and shapes. Apparently cats in boxes is an international preference. And, of course, a few food … More Bangkok in the details
I have vivid memories of the glossy National Geographic photos showcasing brilliantly coloured fish and textured corals found in the Great Barrier Reef. Since this time, I wanted to explore the mysterious and strange underwater universe. With the rest of the world, however, I have been watching in despair as reports of the mass bleaching … More Am I breathing underwater?!: PADI open water dive course
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