The Kimberley region

The Kimberley region of north-east Western Australia is one the world's true wilderness areas. It's a destination all Australians should have on their wish-list to visit. I've been there and can tell you it is a truly amazing place.

 
The Bungle Bungles

It covers a massive 423,000 square kilometers and is so special that its most famous park, Purnululu National Park (featuring the beehive shaped formations known as the Bungle Bungles) has been awarded World Heritage status.

This is outback Australia but with added lushness thanks to abundant water supplies. It's an incredibly diverse region with stunning geological formations, ranges and gorges, complex river and lake systems and some incredibly beautiful waterfalls - especially during and straight after the wet season. Then there's the wildlife, the famous barramundi fishing and ancient Aboriginal rock art and the spectacular coastline to explore.

The hub of Kununurra is the gateway to the Kimberley. Flying into Kununurra will give you a feel for how important water is to the area. There's the Timor Sea to the north, the town itself features Lake Kununurra and Lily Creek Lagoon, while the surrounding area is a mass of gravity-fed canals feeding off the Ord River and the massive Lake Argyle and Ord River dam system 70km to the south.

Lake Argyle's statistics are staggering: it covers an area of almost 2000 square kilometers, supplies freshwater to the region and is home to an estimated 25,000 freshwater crocodiles, 26 species of native fish and 90 islands on which live various marsupials, reptiles and birds.

The area is also famous for an even more precious natural wonder: the Argyle Pink Diamond. These diamonds are so rare and unique they retail for about 20 times the price of an equivalent white diamond. Together with its “standard” stones, Argyle Diamonds produces almost one quarter of the world's natural diamonds from its East Kimberley mine.

International Food Safari

 
Come down to King Street Wharf for the inaugural launch of the International Food Safari, the newest food festival in Sydney's culinary diary. Celebrate the wide range of international cuisines that make King Street Wharf unique.
 
Visit the website for the full schedule of events.
 
When: Monday 25 June to Sunday 8 July 2012-06-14
Where: Kings Street Wharf

Whats on in Sydney in May

PYRMONT FESTIVAL OF WINE, FOOD & ART

When: 18 May - 27 May

Where: Various locations throughout Pyrmont

The annual Pyrmont Festival of Wine, Food and Art is on again in May 2012! Showcasing the best of Pyrmont and featuring the sensational flavours of the Mudgee region, this series of mouth-watering events is sure to tempt your taste buds! Includes degustation and food/wine matching dinners featuring Pyrmont's top chefs, plus cooking classes, a wine and cheese master class, our famous long lunch on Jones Bay wharf and much more.
For your chance to WIN two tickets to the fabulous

Snow Travel Expo

INDULGE YOUR PASSION - The Snow Travel Expo provides an exciting, practical and convenient environment where snow enthusiasts can plan everything from a local adventure to an elaborate international sojourn from one weekend to an entire winter season. Travel and industry experts will offer advise, useful information and valuable tips based on real experiences as well as assistance with all travel arrangements right down to the latest equipment to take from the extensive number of retail and equipment exhibitors.

Venue: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centere, Exhibition Hall 5

When: Sunday, 27 May: 9:00 - 16:00

Admission Price: Free entry with gold coin donation to charity

Go to: http://www.snowtravelexpo.com.au/

Holidays that pack a pooch

April, the month of holidays and long weekends is upon us so if you found yourself just hanging around over the Easter break hoping to be saved from boredom or you’re spinning up odds for something to do over the ANZAC long weekend, look no further. The holidays are a well-deserved time to rest your weary joints but while you are recuperating, spare a thought for your dog.
 Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?!

 
Kids aren’t the only ones that can take a turn for the worst on a long drive. So you’ve found some great dog friendly places to go and you’re about to pack the pooch into the car but before you hit the road you should be aware that dogs can get car sick just like humans. In fact, as many as 1 in 4 dogs suffer from motion sickness but that’s no reason to leave your dog behind!

 Dog travel sickness (or motion sickness) can make even a quick trip up the street a stressful experience for both you and your dog. Watch to learn tips on how to conquer your dog's nausea and make traveling a tail-wagging adventure again.

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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

Life is an Adventure'
Life is an Adventure on IBS

The travellers passion

He grasped me firmly, but gently, just above my elbow and guided me into a room, his room. Then he quietly shut the door and we were alone. He approached me soundlessly, from behind, and spoke in a low, reassuring voice close to my ear.
"Just relax."

Without warning, he reached down and I felt his strong, calloused hands start at my ankles, gently probing, and moving upward along my calves, slowly but steadily. My breath caught in my throat.

I knew I should be afraid, but somehow I didn't care. His touch was so experienced, so sure. When his hands moved up onto my thighs, I gave a slight shudder, and partly closed my eyes. My pulse was pounding. I felt his knowing fingers caress my abdomen, my rib cage.
And then, as he cupped my firm, full breasts in his hands, I inhaled sharply.

Probing, searching, knowing what he wanted, he brought his hands to my shoulders, slid them down my tingling spine and into my panties. Although I knew nothing about this man, I felt oddly trusting and expectant. This is a man, I thought. A man used to taking charge. A man not used to taking 'No' for an answer. A man who would tell me what he wanted. A man who would look into my soul and say . . . .



"Okay ma'am, you can board your flight now." 

Being a Citizen of the World - thoughts for your vacation.

An aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of humanity.

As the technology of travel grows ever more refined, the world grows smaller. Whereas a journey of a hundred miles once took many days, we can now travel across the globe in mere hours. 

The four corners of the earth are accessible by plane, train, and ship, and there are few pleasures in life as soul-stirring and transformative as travel. In a new land, the simplest of joys can be profound—meditation takes on a new quality because the energy in which we are immersed is unfamiliar. Our sensory experiences are entirely novel. 

Yet the relative ease with which we can step out of our own culture in order to explore another means that we are ambassadors representing not only our own way of life but also the culture of the traveler. As a conscious citizen of the world, you can add value to the locales you visit while simultaneously broadening your own perspective.

A truly aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to improve international relations, spread goodness, and gain a greater understanding of humanity. To immerse yourself in foreign cultures is to open your mind to fresh ways of being. Your natural curiosity can help you navigate the subtleties that define a culture. While you may not agree with all the traditions or laws of a country, abiding by them demonstrates that you understand and respect their value. Staying centered in another culture is often simply a matter of learning about your destination, being patient with yourself and others, and accepting that people may treat you as an example of your country’s attitudes. New worlds will open to you when you take part in the everyday life of a locale—the reality of a destination is in its markets, its streets, and its people.

Traveling presents a wonderful opportunity to practice being open-minded and grounded. The voyages you make help cultivate a worldwide community in which we as humans can acknowledge and appreciate our differences as much as we recognize and appreciate our similarities. Though you will eventually return home, the positive impression you leave behind will remain as a testament to the respect and amicability that marked your intercultural interactions.

Link to travelnt.com - Northern Territory Official Travel Site

Link to travelnt.com - Northern Territory Official Travel Site

TravelNT.com offers exciting and frequently updated content covering all aspects of travel in Australia's Northern Territory.