by Anne Betts | Jul 27, 2024 | Travel Tech, Australia
Updated July 27, 2024 While eSIMs are convenient for some destinations, purchasing a physical SIM card is my preferred choice when visiting Australia. Buying a SIM card in Australia is easy and convenient. Data and calling plans are affordable, built with travellers’...
by Anne Betts | Jul 16, 2024 | New Zealand
Updated July 16, 2024 New Zealand’s bra fence has become so famous, it has its own name: Bradrona. It even warrants a Wikipedia page and ratings on TripAdvisor. New Zealand’s bra fence Like any good story, the bra fence has the right blend of what it...
by Anne Betts | Jan 13, 2024 | Australia, Cycling Trips
Guided bike tours are one of my favourite ways to be introduced to a city. Melbourne’s top-rated bike-tour provider, Blue Tongue Bikes (formerly Freddy’s Bike Tours), did not disappoint with their Classic Melbourne Bike Tour, covering 16 kilometres / 10 miles over 4.5...
by Anne Betts | Nov 20, 2022 | Australia, Destinations
One of the best parts of a Cairns Kuranda day trip is getting there. With the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway as choices in both directions, the journey up and back are definite highlights. Where is Kuranda? Perched in the...
by Anne Betts | Apr 18, 2022 | Australia, Cycling Trips
Updated April 18, 2022 It was a recurring question about my trip Down Under. “What were the highlights?” The answer was easy. Cycling Uluru/Ayers Rock was consistently in my top three. What is Uluru? Officially known as Uluru/Ayers Rock, it is a massive...
by Anne Betts | Jun 19, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips
For an exhilarating experience, hike or cycle Otago Central Rail Trail. Opened in 2000, New Zealand’s Original Great Ride is the 152-kilometre Otago Central Rail Trail. The pioneering ride follows the route of the former Otago Central branch railway from Clyde to...