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    Ten top things to do in Kakadu National Park

    April 29, 2018

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    Monica McInnes

    As I sit here in my uggies, long pants and a jumper amidst the start of the cooler weather I long for the warm weather of Australia's north in the dry season. At least I can live vicariously through my memories... and this travel story about my top 10 things to do in K...

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    Ten top things to do in Victor Harbor

    March 4, 2018

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    Monica McInnes

    Recently you might recall we spent Christmas in Victor Harbor, it was a quiet and much needed break between an interstate move and starting our new jobs. And here's another Top 10 list for The Big Bus Travel and Tour Guide.

    South Australia offers plenty of options for a...

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    Top 10 things to do in Nusa Dua, Bali with kids

    November 24, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    You'll remember we recently visited Bali for a week staying at both Nusa Dua and Ubud. Here is my Top 10 list of things to do in Nusa Dua with the kids in tow! I was on assignment for The Big Bus Tour and Travel Guide.

    Nusa Dua, located on Bali’s south-eastern peninsula...

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    Seeing Litchfield National Park with a local

    September 6, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    I was recently a guest on Ethical Adventures' amazing Litchfield Gold Tour. Read my review on my latest story on The Big Bus tour and travel guide.

    It’s an early start and the air’s cool chill makes me wonder if I’ll be ready for a dip at Berry Springs Nature Park in le...

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    Butterflies, hot springs and one hell of an adventure

    August 24, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    We’re trying to make the most of living in Darwin and the dry season by getting out and about to some of nature’s playgrounds that typically close during the wet season, which runs from about October to April. The wet season brings high humidity, rain and crocodiles –...

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    We’re going on a croc hunt

    August 15, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    Saltwater crocodiles are the world’s oldest and deadliest predator, so it is natural to be curious and want to get up-close and personal with this prehistoric reptile. Australia has the highest concentration of crocodiles in with more than an estimated 100,000 living i...

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    Top 10 things to do in Kununurra!

    July 27, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    During our big trip we found a soft spot for Kununurra - check out some of our happy snaps below. But most importantly read my top 10 moments in this amazing little town, as it appeared on The Big Bus tour and travel guide.

    Kununurra in Western Australia’s far northeast...

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    We conquered nature’s Ninja Warrior!

    July 24, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    Hands down, the Hancock Gorge walk in Western Australia's Karijini National park was our favourite walk EVER! Yes, Kings Canyon was incredible, so too was Mitchell Falls, but Hancock Gorge is a challenge for anyone with reasonable fitness, but to conquer this one with...

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    The kid factor – camp set-up and pack down 101

    July 23, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    It pretty much took us the full three months of being on the road before we perfected setting up and packing down our camp.

    But first to rewind slightly.

    Back in October we bought Harry Hawk, a Jayco pop-top camper trailer. It’s almost a caravan, but with lot’s of camper...

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    The best hiking water bottle

    July 22, 2017

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    Monica McInnes

    Just before we left on our trip, I was given the opportunity to trial the Katadyn BeFree water bottle, complete with in-built water filter. At first I wondered if it would come in handy at all, given it’s small size – compact with its collapsible bottle and only holdin...

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