The Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Gold Coast Hinterland was a preview of a very different side of Gold Coast. Thankfully, the Queensland Tourism Team decided not to leave this as a teaser. They treated us to a day trip through one part of this Gold Coast Hinterland. Soon after the Hot Air Balloon … Read more
Gold Coast – the 6th largest city in Australia and a popular holiday destination in Queensland, has for long been known for its beaches. If you have been reading my earlier posts on this city, you know that it is much more than its gorgeous beaches. There is just so many Gold Coast attractions that … Read more
Melbourne -Australia’s second biggest city wears a lot of hats. It is considered the sporting, culture and food capital of Australia. It’s got a hip and happening bar scene and people from around Australia as well as the world often make trips to the city – just to go shopping. There are stacks of things to … Read more
With the recent Commonwealth Games being held in the Gold Coast City, Australia, a lot of you might have got glimpses of their beautiful beaches & coastline. They are no doubt, absolutely enthralling and I will be sharing a few of my adventures along the same. However, what completely took me by surprise, was the … Read more
One of the most prohibiting things about a holiday in Australia are the air fares from India. A key reason for us postponing our family holiday here. However, with my recent trip by Invite from Queensland Tourism, I discovered a way in which, it might turn out to be a little less expensive than what … Read more
What is the first thing that you associate with Australia? I bet it is either a Kangaroo or a Koala. For me, it was the latter. From the time I got my invite to visit Gold Coast, I dreamt of hugging a Koala. Those cuddly, furry little things had always caught my fancy. And guess … Read more
If Koala and Kangaroo were synonymous with Australia for most of you, for me, there was one more thing that this country meant. The Great Barrier Reef. A dream for every Scuba diver. Naturally, when the invite from Queensland tourism came in, I kept my fingers crossed for a dive in the Great Barrier Reef. … Read more
I wonder if you lovely readers had a glimpse of me walking on Glass on the 68th floor of the Komtar tower in Penang. In case you have missed that, you can catch it here. For those of you who recall, remember how fast your heart started beating when you saw the busy streets below. … Read more
It was early morning as our Flyscoot Flight circled around the Gold Coast city. The morning sunrise doused the sandy beaches of the city in gold. It is no wonder that Gold Coast is called so. From the first glimpse of these, I could not wait to visit the various beaches of Gold Coast city. … Read more
Presenting my new book – When Places Come Alive. This is a collection of short fiction stories from across the globe with tales that bring alive culture, traditions, history, art and even landscapes. Do check it out here
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