Poor Oceania…..are you a continent, a country, or just a really big island surrounded by smaller islands? Depends on who you ask. Cast aside by Pangaea, scattered across the Pacific Ocean and overlooked by the rest of the world for so long, around 90% of the native plant and animal species found in Oceania naturally evolved there and nowhere else on Earth.
Australian aborigines, ancient Polynesians and other seafaring ancestors were the first to tame this wild corner of the globe. Nowadays the region has become a favorite among discerning travelers thanks to its magical combination of unique wildlife, diverse scenery and captivating history, with just the right dash of remoteness to dissuade the millions of tourists visiting Southeast Asia every year to skip Oceania.
History Both cities belong to the oldest settlements in Australia and try to preserve old building and sights. In Sydney, the district “The Rocks” right by the Sydney Harbour is the oldest part of town which has been restored during the last decade. You find small museum as well as souvenir and other shops, nice … Read more
Man’s oldest dream has been to fly and thankfully nowadays this goal is within reach of each of us. Unfortunately flying is addictive. After that first plane ticket, that first view of the earth from above and all the people “like ants” down below, well then life on the surface will never be the same. … Read more
Slowly it’s getting winter over here but the sun is shining every day. In Holland, I heard it should be around 30 degrees but despite that I am enjoying everyday here in New Zealand. Enjoying the kiwi culture and the country that has his own will, including some very special weird things New Zealand has. … Read more
Queenstown oh yeah baby! Every tourist that goes to New Zealand, also goes to Queenstown. You would think it’s really big, but it isn’t. It’s just an little town where the most tourist come to party and the locals to enjoy the amazing ski area called “The Remarkables” 😉 The town was actually named after … Read more
Before I left Mt. Cook, I took one last look at the amazing view. Staying longer was no option, because there was so much more to see in the South. Early in the morning, when my car windows were still frozen, I decided to drive more south, towards Oamaru. I drove along a few beautiful … Read more
This morning I looked out of the window. It was mostly grey, but on the bright side….it didn’t rain. Yeah, just another day in the fall. Falls here in the Netherlands are mostly like that. You are lucky when it doesn’t rain and really, really lucky when you see some sunshine. The weather doesn’t get … Read more
After windy Surat Bay, I drove along the coast to Te Anau chasing famous sounds. You know…the Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Te Anau was a really beautiful place with a beautiful lake and the refreshing background noise make it even more beautiful. It is a little town, mostly popular in summer but now, in … Read more
Did you know that Europe is the only continent without a desert? Or that American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class? Throughout my journeys I have learned a lot of staggering travel facts that will blow your mind — and now I’m sharing them with you. Enjoy … Read more
With a policy of multiculturalism, Australian immigrants account for 29% of the whole population. Most of them are skilled workers, but family members and refugees are part of that number. The immigration-friendly policy of the country is one reason why foreigners dream of going to the country to settle. If you have been asking yourself, ’How … Read more
