Category: Attractions
The London Bridge Experience and Tombs – A Review
When visiting London we tend to concentrate on visiting the historic attractions but on our latest trip we decided to venture away from the norm and do something different. The London Bridge Experience and Tombs is certainly that. Located under London Bridge, the London Bridge Experience and Tombs can best be described as understated with […]
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India – A Review
What is the greatest sign of love and devotion of a husband to his wife? The answer is unquestionably the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Built in the 17thcentury by a grieving Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his “favourite” wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is considered to be the finest example of […]
Designing 007 Exhibition Melbourne – A Review
Being an avid fan of all things James Bond, it was only natural that I would take Mr 10 along to The Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition (Designing 007 Exhibition Melbourne) currently showing at the Melbourne Museum (open to the public from 01-Nov-2013 until 23-Feb-2014). The exhibition is a showcase of all […]
Ride the Ducks of Seattle – A Review
Ride the Ducks of Seattle – Any visit to Seattle, Washington, USA and you will be guaranteed to see what has become an institution in the city. No I am not talking about the Space Needle, the Monorail, first Starbucks or the Seattle Seahawks. Trundling around the tourist streets, past landmarks are a fleet of […]
My First Bungy Jump – The Ledge Bungy, Queenstown, New Zealand
The most terrifying yet awesome thing I have ever done in my life” were my first words when I was finally winched back onto the launching platform of The Ledge Bungy in Queenstown after my first jump. Around an hour later the adrenaline was still pumping as I relived the exact moment I leapt off […]
Orange World Mildura – A Review
Sometimes, that seemingly kitsch tourist site is worth the stop and Orange World in Mildura is the perfect example of this. Located on the Silver City Highway some 8 minutes drive north of Mildura in the township of Buronga, Orange World now caters primarily for the tourist trade. Entering into the shop and tour booking […]
Eureka Centre – Ballarat – Review
The Eureka Centre is located on the corner of Eureka & Rodier Streets in Ballarat adjacent to the site of one of the most significant events in the evolution of Australian democracy – the Eureka Rebellion. The centre is exceptionally well arranged to re-tell the story of the Eureka Rebellion providing a comprehensive background on the […]
Sovereign Hill – Ballarat
Sovereign Hill has for 40 years successfully recreated an 1850s Goldfields Township and been cherished by many a school child on the almost obligatory school excursion. Recently I returned to Sovereign Hill after many a year. As has always been its focus the park uses the recreation of goldfields life to entertain yet also educate those […]
Eltham Miniature Railway – A Review
Big things come in small packages and this is certainly true of the Eltham Miniature Railway. Having three children all under the age of 9 and trying to keep them entertained over weekend is never easy. A trip to the leafy suburb of Eltham on a Sunday afternoon allowed them the opportunity to experience the joy […]
South Bank Precinct, Brisbane – An ideal place to take the family
Brisbane’s South Bank precinct, which is visited by 11 million visitors annually, is an excellent example of the conversion of industrial land into a valuable cultural and community orientated space. Located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River the parklands consists a mixture of rainforest, water, grassed areas and plazas in addition to features […]
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