Have you been to the Werribee Zoo? The Werribee Open Range Zoo is an African themed zoo about 32 kilometres (20 mi) south-west of Melbourne. It sits on 560 acres in Werribee Park. It’s a big place so if you plan to go, set aside the day for it. The highlight is the Safari Tour, which lasts … Read more
I took my first trip to “the city” and visited the Melbourne Aquarium. We live in the middle northern suburbs and took a 30-minute train ride to Flinders Street Station. I was surprised to see how busy the area is; the suburbs are so quiet. We walked a few blocks, stopping in a Turkish cafe for … Read more
We’re going to Tasmania! My partner Theo has a client who owns a holiday home there. They’ve kindly offered to let us stay there for a few days. Tasmania is an Australian island and state about 150 miles south of the continent. Tasmania is promoted as the “natural state”. About 37% of Tasmania is reserves, … Read more
A great thing about Melbourne is that you can get away from it quickly. You can get in your car, drive in any direction, and, in about an hour, you could be in the mountains or at the beach. Here are some great day trips from Melbourne I look forward to doing. The Dandenong Ranges … Read more
I’m not really a sports fan. Sure, I’ve caught a Super Bowl or two and I even went to a Florida Marlins baseball game once, but I’ve never gotten excited over sports. But then I met the AFL. I understand and admire the ethos of sportsmanship such as fair play, grace in victory or defeat, and … Read more
The Pagan Queen is a fascinating historical film about the legendary Slavic queen Libuse.
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