Ayers Rock: A natural formation

So something else I've always wanted to do is to visit Uluru, one of Australia's largest rock formations, and the worlds. I know, it's much closer to home, but this natural formation has stood as one of Australia's famous must-see icons.
The vibrant and deep red colour of the rock is a spectacular sight to behold, and the way the lazy sunset paints the rock's surface is beautiful. Not only is it an iconic landmark and tourist attraction, it is also a sacred site to the local people of the Aboriginal tribes. It holds many old tales and legends about the beginning and is a respected spot to all.
For more insight and information on this incredible red rock, then be sure to visit this site here: Uluru
Signing out for now,
Jaylin

At the opposite end of the world

Hey guys, you might have just seen Jaylin's post about the Northern Lights - which also happens to be at the very top of my bucket list! However, many people don't realize there is something magical a bit closer to home - The Southern Lights aka Aurora Australis. Whilst they're not as well known as their northern counterpart, I think they're just as spectacular!



The Southern Lights are best viewed from Antartica, however unless you're a penguin it's not an ideal environment for a holiday, nor is it cheap to get to. Good news for us Aussies, they are also able to be seen from most parts of Tasmania. For more information on when to go and how to see them, check out Australian Travellers article on the Southern Lights here.

Happy travels!
Linda

A festival of lights

Perhaps one of the greatest natural wonders of this planet, the Northern Lights are a sight to behold, providing a celestial and spiritual feeling. It lets the human population catch a glimpse of the universe and puts into perspective how tiny we are compared to the rest of the billions of astronomical aspects out there.

The Northern part of Norway is the best location to witness this phenomenon. Surrounding landscapes dotted with snow-covered peaks and blue-sea harbors contributes to the serenity and calmness of the natural lights. I have never been to the Northern Lights, but to this day, remains on my bucket list. I've mentioned it here to hopefully inspire readers to consider putting this on their bucket list, as I truly believe that there can be nothing more pure than mother nature's luminescence. 

This official site, Northern Lights , nicely explains the science behind this wonder, as well as other travel need-to-know's. I hope I have inspired you to visit Norway's lights, as it is a magical place to behold. 

Signing out for now, 

Jaylin

A little bit of hiking anyone?

Everest Base Camp

Graeme's second item on his bucket list.

Now when someone mentions the worlds highest mountain there are very few people who don’t know the answer. Yes, its Everest at a height of 8848 metres above sea level. Now although climbing to it’s peak has been the aspirations of many highly skilled and trained mountaineers there is a far less intensive feat which can be achieved by most people in decent shape. That is of course base camp! But beware this is still not for the faint hearted. There are two camps which come under the same title. The southern camp at 5,364m and the Northern camp at 5150m.

Although I haven’t been to Napal or Tibet to climb either camps, it has always been a dream of mine to do so. It is important to prepare for such a long hike, and there are two main components that will make the journey a much more enjoyable. Experience with altitude and strength and cardiovascular exercises for preparation. While the first is almost impossible to train for unless you have vast amounts of money to allow you to travel to locations to adjust to different altitudes the second is highly achievable with motivation and dedication. One day I look forward to one day completing this journey

Graeme

Does Ballooning take your fancy?

Ballooning Cappadocia

Hi there its Graeme here posting the third item on my top three things on my bucket list. 

Having travelled to the Turkish city of Istanbul I discovered that it is a stunning country full of great food, interesting people and some amazing landscapes. While being there I only had had opportunity to explore Istanbul however I discovered that many travellers of the city also made they way to Cappadocia to take in the stunning landscape that could only be done justice by hot air balloon ride.

Not only is the scenery beautiful, it also has a rich history going back to times over 4000 years ago. The place is filled with interesting things to do such as exploring the caves and the largest underground city. If you got the opportunity to visit you would definitely want to spend a good couple of days here to soak up the views and history.

Graeme

The most amazing places I've visited: #3

Hey everyone, so here it is! The number one place I've been is without a doubt Exmouth is Western Australia. It might sound corny but Australia really is the best place in the world. This town is located 1,270 kilometres from Perth and 3,366 kilometres from Darwin. Its isolation only adds to the beauty of its pristine, white sandy beaches, amazing coral reefs and abundance of wildlife. Being so far from everything means that nature is virtually untouched. Exmouth is a great place to get away from the crowds of tourists that you find at almost every other tourist destination. When I went to Exmouth in 2014 it was an amazing experience, we would arrive at the beach only to find it empty meaning we had entire beaches to ourselves. Exmouth is a great place to snorkel with an abundance of fish and coral, in my experience we swam with a sea turtle.

Exmouth is also a great place for star gazing as the non-polluted air means the stars are clearly visible. So if you are looking for a holiday where you can get away from it all and relax then Exmouth is the place for you. For more information you can visit the Exmouth Visitor Centre

America, a place to consider

Hey guys. Recently listing my top 3 on my bucketlist, I've decided to share with you something I've done, and would highly recommend you considering this.

A couple years back, I had the opportunity to travel America with my family. With only 6 weeks, we crossed from one side of the country, to the other, and finally north then back down to LA. We visited LA Disneyland, a place filled with magic, New York, Washington, and several other cities along the east coast. We traveled to the north western states, and drove down towards LA, passing many famous cities such as Seattle and San Fransisco.

The entire experience was breath taking, as we got to experience a whole new culture. America is a great country with so many famous landmarks and sites to see. I would highly recommend this country to anyone wanting to travel. Feeling unsure on where to visit or do first? Then look no further than this brilliant site: Attractions of America.
Signing out for now,
Jaylin