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Tag Archives: australia

03/31/2018

World Cruise Update: Crocodile Country Down Under in Darwin, Australia

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia
Darwin

Our latest port of call on our world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch is Darwin, Australia. That means today we will be chasing crocodiles and braving the heat. In case you didn’t know, Darwin has a population of 145,916 people and is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia. … Read More

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03/22/2018

Cruise Confessions: The Ultimate Beach Day in Hamilton Island, Australia

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia
Hamilton Island

It’s a new day on our world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch so it’s time for a new port. Today we’re in port in Hamilton Island, Australia and that can mean only one thing. Sun, sand, water, and shopping. Located 551 miles north of Brisbane, Hamilton Island is the only island… Read More

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03/19/201803/19/2018

World Cruise Update: The Secret To Koala Cuddling in Brisbane Australia

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia
Brisbane Australia

Hello from my world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch. Our latest port of call is Brisbane Australia where we will enjoy the heat of summer and some cuddling with animals. This place gets really hot during the summer. Luckily, the residents can take advantage of the air conditioning offered at https://iceblast.com.au/… Read More

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03/17/201803/17/2018

World Cruise Update: Look Who Finally Returned to Sydney Australia

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia
Sydney Australia

Our first stop in Australia is Sydney and I’m so excited to be back. Our home away from home, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch, arrived into Sydney in the early morning hours before we awoke. We docked at White Bay Cruise Terminal around 6:45 am and that made our arrival official. Preparing for Our… Read More

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12/31/201502/25/2016

2015 Year in Review and Best Wishes for 2016

by Marian Krueger, in category Interviews
2015 Year in Review

Happy New Year! Another year and a whole lot of traveling and never enough time to get all of my posts up.  Some might call me a procrastinator, but I call myself more of a perfectionist with a little OCD who often finds herself stuck in the middle of everyday life trying to find ways… Read More

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10/16/201510/19/2015

Coffee in London at Flat White

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, Dining, London, UK
Coffee in London at Flat White

Toward the end of my recent trip through Europe, I spent the last few hours of my trip in one of my all time favorite cities, London.  I was feeling sick with a cold, which later turned out to be more than that, but on this morning I was only thinking about coffee.  One of… Read More

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04/15/201510/08/2015

Video: The One Where the Crazy Woman Visits Kangaroos at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Destinations, Tasmania, Travel Tips

I was shopping in a store this past week and I heard a little girl around 4-years-old loudly tell her mother, “Mommy that lady’s hair is really red!”  I turned to the little girl and told her, “You’re right! It’s really red!”  I don’t even notice how red my hair is anymore because I kind of… Read More

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04/09/201511/02/2015

Kangaroos and Koalas at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Culture, Destinations, Tasmania, Travel Tips

Take a look at that face and tell me you don’t want to just squeeze it?  While in Tasmania, I had a chance to visit this handsome koala at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary located in Brighton, a 30 minute drive north of Hobart.  Knowing that you’ll get a chance to get up close and personal with this guy… Read More

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04/01/201512/31/2015

Sea Day on the Celebrity Solstice: Sunrise with a Latte

by Marian Krueger, in category Celebrity Cruise, Cruises

Sea Day on the Celebrity Solstice My first full day was a sea day on the Celebrity Solstice as we made our way from Sydney, Australia to Hobart, Tasmania.  How about this for the most perfect sunrise ever?  There’s something so special and unique about sunrises at sea. A quick stop at Café al Bacio for… Read More

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03/28/201512/08/2017

VIDEO: View of Sydney Harbour from the Balcony of the Celebrity Solstice

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia
Sydney at sailaway

Video of Sydney Harbour at Sailaway Before departing Sydney for my 12-night New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, it was time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. I had a front row seat to the most spectacular view of Sydney Harbour at sailaway. Even though it was raining, how can you not… Read More

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