2021 was another year of disruptions to travel plans, but that didn’t stop people from seeking travel information. Here are our top 10 travel blog posts from the past year.
10. What to See & Do in Chattanooga, Tennessee
We love visiting Chattanooga every year around Thanksgiving to spend time with family and eat delicious food, but also to experience all that the town and region has to offer.
9. Visit Mount Beauty in Victoria’s Kiewa Valley
I’ve been visiting the Kiewa Valley town of Mount Beauty since I was a kid. We used to camp in the Kiewa Valley every New Years. We also owned a holiday house in Tawonga South when I was a teenager.
8. A weekend away in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast
We usually try to get away every year for Danielle’s birthday. Though with the world in a very different place this year I still wanted to surprise her so I booked a hotel for the weekend in Caloundra up on the Sunshine Coast
7. 5 Things You Can Do in a Day Riding the HOPO Gold Coast Ferry
We recently moved to the Gold Coast and spent a fun day riding the HOPO ferryto get more familiar with this beautiful city. Though we quickly became familiar with public transport on the Gold Coast when we first moved, we only just found out about the HOPO (hop on hop off) ferry over the radio.
6. Flying from Sydney to the Gold Coast with Jetstar
I recently flew from Sydney to the Gold Coast with Jetstar during COVID-19. My journey began in Sydney’s South West suburbs. I caught the train to the airport which costs about $20 with an Opal Card. With COVID-19, some passengers on the train are wearing masks.
5. What You Need To Know About Renewing Your E3 Visa
The E3 visa requires renewal every two years. You have to renew your E3 Visa from outside the US. I elect to do it in my home state of Victoria, as I have free accommodation there…
4. A Week Of Camping & Enjoying The Beach In Torquay, Victoria
Torquay is about an hours drive from Melbourne, just past Geelong on the coast. You might have driven through Torquay if you’ve ever driven down the Great Ocean Road. It’s known for its surf beaches and is the birthplace of the Rip Curl brand.
3. How We Did SeaWorld, Orlando in One Day
Outside of Disney World and Universal, SeaWorld is one of the most popular locations to visit in Orlando. Our friend gave us annual passes which gave us access to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens.
2. Las Vegas to Los Angeles via Death Valley
We left the Marriott Grand Chateau and got on the road early. It was a day of driving through the mountains. We headed North to explore Death Valley. It isn’t on the road from Las Vegas to LA so you have to plan an extra 3-4 hours for the journey.
1. What Happened To The Resort On Queensland’s Great Keppel Island?
In the early 2000s I visited one of Queensland’s jewels, Great Keppel Island – 15km off Australia‘s Capricorn Coast near Yeppoon. I visited once as a teen and again as a young adult. We stayed at the resort and I remember it being a great holiday.
