Kelloggs Rice Bubbles Cereal
Of course there are many American products that are not available in Australia, just as there are products in Australia that you would never find in the U.S. And some products are available in both places with interesting changes. This one made us laugh. The familiar...
Motorbike Frog in Australia Uncannily Sounds Exactly Like a Motorbike
These little frogs live in the fish pond in the front yard here at our Australia house sit. At night, we see them climbing the walls and among the plants in the garden. Their name is derived from the fact that they sound exactly like motorbikes. It actually took us a...
Watch Out For That Kangaroo
We’ve all seen kangaroos in zoos and know, of course, that they live in Australia. Before visiting Oz however, we didn’t know if we’d be able to see one in the wild. There is certainly plenty of wildlife in the U.S. that you don’t ordinarily...
Up Mount Barker Hill for Spectacular Views
We drove into Mount Barker for some groceries, only to discover that it was the Queen’s birthday, so stores closed early. We later learned that it wasn’t really the Queen’s birth date, but it was the day the holiday was celebrated. Our hopes of...
Laurie and Neil gave away or sold 99.9% of their possessions for a new life as international travelers. They share the secrets of how they turn limited resources into a life of unlimited fun and adventure. Read more
