Category Archives: RTW

Let’s start at the very beginning… it’s a very good place to start…

If you’ve just arrived at my site and want to track my 9 month RTW journey from the beginning, these posts are in chronological order as I make my way through the Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia Borneo, Palau, the Philippines, Japan, Nepal, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Dubai. Enjoy the photos and leave a comment to let me know what you think!

Melbourne Miscellaneous

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Erica

A cozy restaurant, a fancy theater, and LOTS of food photos round out this week’s miscellaneous images from my time in Melbourne. Continue reading →

Bathing Boxes and Other Memorable Moments En Route to Phillip Island

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Erica

These one-room “bathing boxes” have no electricity or running water, but they are worth several hundred thousand dollars each. Even Eric Bana owns one. Continue reading →

Koalas, Kangaroos, and Peacocks… Oh My

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Erica

Time to see my first kangaroo and koala! I get up close and personal with some of these creatures at Maru Koala & Animal Park en route to Phillip Island. Continue reading →

Please Check Under Your Cars for Penguins: An Evening on Phillip Island

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Erica

Phillip Island is home to a famous penguin viewing platform where we watch these creatures march from the sea to the hillside at dusk. Just make sure one of the little dudes isn’t hiding under your car. Continue reading →

Ease on Down the Great Ocean Road

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Erica

The Great Ocean Road is one of the prettiest coastal drives in the world, akin to Big Sur in California. Check out the views on Day 1 of my trip with Groovy Grape. Continue reading →

Great Ocean Road: Sunset at the 12 Apostles

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Erica

The Twelve Apostles are giant rock formations off the coast of the Great Ocean Road. We arrive in time to catch a glorious sunset. Continue reading →

Great Ocean Road: 12 Apostles at Sunrise

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Erica

And if last night’s awe-inspiring sunset wasn’t enough, our group returns to the Twelve Apostles for sunrise. These statuesque rocks sure know how to put on a show. Continue reading →

Final Stretch of the Great Ocean Road

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Erica

It’s our last day on the Great Ocean Road and we’re treated to seaside vistas, steep cliffs, even more unique rock formations. Who knew sedimentary objects could be so captivating? Continue reading →

Hiking in Grampians National Park

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Erica

Our hike in Grampians National Park is strenuous but well worth it for the views. And clouds don’t damper the 360-degree look-out from the summit. Continue reading →

How Merlot Can You Go: Barossa Valley Wine Tour

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Erica

Wine tasting is the perfect cure for a rainy day. We visit four wineries in the Barossa Valley region and consume glass after glass of the good stuff. Continue reading →

As Her World Turns

a travel photoblog