The quote may be humorous and simplistic but it highlights the distance to reach Australia from basically anywhere.

When thinking about Australia we tend to associate it with something far, unreachable, mysterious. But the splendid isolation provides an inexplicable sense of freedom to the travellers willing to discover it. Australia lures its visitors with the promise of sunshine, outdoor lifestyle, surfing culture, general laid-back vibe and stunning nature. And it delivers.

The other aspect to not underestimate is its size and the distance between destinations. Dedicating a small amount of time to its discovery, would mean to not give it justice. Equally, visiting the whole country in a single trip is overambitious.

Long time ago, Tania embarked on an epic road trip from the lush rainforest of Cape Tribulation down to the Great Ocean Road, touching all the wonders in between including the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef. However, last time we visited Australia we only had two weeks, as we got to the Down Under for a family wedding. With limited time available, we decided to concentrate on a few highlights. And what is better than the iconic Sydney Opera House, the quirky alleys of Melbourne, the Twelve Apostles and the mystic Northern Territory, with its indigenous culture still permeating the land?

This is a journey of contrast, where the modernity of the Coasts is juxtaposed to the prehistoric nature of the Centre. Where sipping a flat white in an eclectic Melbournian café, coexists with Aboriginals spearfishing a barramundi in the billabong. Where the spirituality of the natives and their attachment to the land is trying to survive in a Western society. And where the fluffiness of a koala is opposed to the ferocity of a saltwater crocodile.

Let your heart embrace the beauty of Australia.