Articles tagged ‘Adelaide’
Adelaide, South Australia: A Quick Guide to What’s On
By Heather | July 16th, 2007 |
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Adelaide is one of the unsung heros of Australia. In the central part of the country, it is often times not on the main tourist routes. If you have a bit of time and really like a city that has amazing markets, fantastic places to eat, unbelievable wineries, and phenominal natural attractions such [...]
South Australia, Glenelg: the Manly of Adelaide
By Heather | July 3rd, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A few months back I had a thoroughly enjoyable visit to South Australia. One of the places I stayed while on that trip was the lovely beachy little suburb of Glenelg. This is definately the “get away” location that isn’t really “away”. You can feel miles…or kiolmeters… away from home while still [...]
April in Oz, Festivals around the Country
By Heather | March 27th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
So you are travelling around Australia, or maybe you live here and are in desperate need of a unique get away. check out a few of these festivals in a State near you!
Northern Territory
Tiwi Islands Football and Art Sale April 1
Alice Springs Cup Carnival April 21- May 7
Queensland
Ridley Polocrosse World Cup [...]
McLaren Vale, South Australia, d’Arenbergs Winery
By Heather | March 22nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
A couple of months ago I flew to Adelaide for the U2 concert. Since I was headed to the area, I was on a mission to try and experience some of the local produce both in eaten and imbibed forms.
I have to relay a funny but relevant story first. This past [...]
Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
By Heather | January 15th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here’s a post for you seasonal job seekers, science, and ecotourism lovers. Kangaroo Island is an extremely special place as many of my other posts have pointed out, but another one of the outstanding examples of why it is special is Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery. Run by Larry and Bev Turner, Emu Ridge, [...]
Adelaide, Wine Bar and Tapas, The Apothecary
By Heather | January 8th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Major find! Tapas, Wine bar, and a super posh yet not expensive restaurant upstairs. I originally just stopped in for a glass of wine and was planning to go elsewhere for dinner. That plan went all wonderfully pear shaped (Aussie for “did not come to fruition” ). Thank goodness for that [...]
Australian Wine Review- Tim Smith, Barossa Valley
By Heather | January 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Tim Smith Grenache Mataro Shiraz 05′, Barossa Valley.
Omigosh! Let me say that again. Omigosh! I realize that is not proper wine speak and I don’t claim to be a wine expert, however, it sums up the initial feeling that the wine created. Spicy, it completely coats the tongue with pepper and cinnamon. [...]
Adelaide, The Central Markets
By Heather | January 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Central Markets of Adelaide….OH a foodies dream! People call Adelaide the City of Churches But it is soooo much more than that. Adelaide is right in the middle of a major agricultural area and 3 wine regions! The Central Market, located in the heart of town on Gouger Street, have sumptuous [...]
Australia Forum Threads for the week of December 25, 2006
By Jessica | December 29th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:
Jennifer in Hobart is making her way from Adelaide to Melbourne, and has planned two overnights en route. Where should she stay those two nights?
After three months of study in Canberra, 12345 has some friends coming to Oz for a visit… And she [...]
Kangaroo Island, South Australia. How to Get There
By Heather | December 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you are going to fly all the way to Australia, do try and make some time to see Kangaroo Island. It may not be on the main tourist path but it is well worth your hard earned Travel time and dollars. Everyone I know that has gone there completely agrees. The [...]
