Where I am from in Australia, we have two seasons: wet and dry. The wet season lasts from about October to March, and it pretty much means hell. Over 90% humidity every day so you hibernate in the air-conditioning, and if you do unfortunately need to step outside you sweat. A lot. You feel as if your face is melting as the tiny droplets of perspiration appear almost immediately. It also means rain, hence the term wet. You would hope the rain would offer a reprieve from the heat, but as soon as the clouds have emptied the air is even...
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A Day Trip To Moreton Island
January 13, 2013 in Australia, Brisbane, QueenslandNow, I know most people spend their Christmas parties with an alcoholic beverage in hand at a hopefully-swanky restaurant or bar. But this year, my work decided to borrow the boss’ credit card and splurge on a day cruise to Moreton Island, off the Brisbane coast....
Where To Find Koalas on Magnetic Island
August 17, 2012 in Australia, Magnetic Island, QueenslandSearching for the best places to see koalas on Magnetic Island? As a semi-local, I’m here to share my insider tips so you can find a cute koala in the wild on Magnetic Island as well. Updated February 2021 Koalas are awesome. Even more...