Guestblog

Driving The Great Ocean Road to See The 12 Apostles

Who doesn’t love the fun and freedom that comes with taking a road trip? You can see the sights at leisure stopping wherever you like for as long as you like.

Driving the Great Ocean Road in south-eastern Australia is one of the world’s most famous road trips. This spectacular road hugs the rugged cliffs that wind along the turbulent Southern Ocean coastline offering travellers jaw-dropping views along the way.

Its location at the bottom of Australia far from the rest of the world means that for most people the Great Ocean Road drive is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Those people who are lucky enough to experience a Great Ocean Road trip are treated to pristine beaches, sparkling waterfalls, lush rainforests, lighthouses, and cute wildlife.

But it’s the incredible 12 Apostles limestone stacks at Port Campbell National Park that everyone wants to see. One of the top attractions on the Great Ocean Road, the Australian 12 Apostles draw visitors from around the world.

Below we list all the best Great Ocean Road attractions as well as some tips for driving this incredible road.

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How to Get the Most Out of Dia de los Muertos in Mexico

For many, attending Dia de los Muertos in Mexico (Day of the Dead) is a bucket list experience. Though it’s called “Day” of the Dead, it’s actually a two-day holiday; though some cities and towns begin setting up about a week in advance of the actual November 1 and 2 holiday.

While Day of the Dead is known the world over as the quintessential Mexican holiday, not every town has an elaborate celebration. In fact, in many places in Mexico, you’d not even know the holiday was taking place.

If you want to attend Dia de los Muertos in Mexico to see the beautiful cemeteries covered in marigold flowers, altars in dedication to the deceased, and more — you need to know where to go. Below you’ll find information on the best places to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, and some history on the holiday itself.

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Traveling to Tibet Through Central China

Roads in Tibet

Traveling to Tibet through central China is a transformative experience; the journey itself is almost as interesting as actually visiting Tibet, an autonomous region within China.

I worked in China for about 8 years. This trip to Tibet was a team-building exercise with our local representatives in China. My partner and I were the only non-Chinese speaking Westerners.

There are many different roads and transportation options for traveling to Tibet. We opted for traveling to Tibet by private vehicle from Xining to Lhasa, a popular but very arduous route offered by many companies (so evaluate them before you pick one). A train line also exists as well.

Here is a peek into our experiences across central China to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

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