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Monthly Archives: February 2012

An African Safari In Melbourne, Australia

If we told you that you could encounter some of Africa’s most amazing animals including rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes in their natural habitat in Melbourne you would probably think that we were making it up. But something like this […]

Photo Friday #29: Giraffe at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Last week’s Photo Friday was a cute squirrel and we’re continuing the animal theme this week by featuring an adorable male giraffe. Yesterday we visited the Werribee Open Range Zoo and snapped this beautiful photo – be sure to check back on our blog next week for a full rundown of our day at the zoo including more photos and video.

We Need A Giant Boost Of Queensland’s Vitamin Me

Queensland is our favourite travel destination in Australia and we’ve visited there several times in the last few years, experiencing the vibrancy of Brisbane and the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast. It’s where us Victorians go for adventure, […]

Photo Friday #28: Grand Canyon Squirrel

Our first glimpse of the spectacular Grand Canyon was also the first time we ever saw a squirrel in the United States. It was a novelty at the time and we rushed to take a photo of it thinking it was a rare sighting. Little did we know that we would soon be seeing them everywhere across America!

The Importance Of An Emergency Fund For Travelers

Although we won’t be dedicating an entire month to Frugal February like we did in 2011, we’ll still be doing a 1-2 weekly posts devoted to personal finance that are relevant to you as a savvy traveler. The first subject […]