Kellie Bright

The 10 daily essentials, handy things and useful stuff that you’ll want to keep nearby on an Aussie Outback adventure.

In this series, we’ll take a look at the stories behind some of our favourite bits of Aussie slang. How did it come about? Why do we still use it? What does it mean? Can I say it in public without offending anyone?

Sure, meeting people on your travels is great. But we reckon some of the most memorable new mates you can encounter are of the animal persuasion.

Let the north have their Borealis. Down here in Australia and New Zealand we’ve got a pretty spectacular light show of our own.

In this series, we’ll take a look at the stories behind some of our favourite bits of Aussie slang. How did it come about? Why do we still use it? What does it mean? Can I say it in public without offending anyone?

It’s not our fault we look this good. Blame Mother Nature.

Take the plunge in Kakadu’s best waterfalls, watering holes, gorges and creeks.

When Mother Nature wants to show off, she comes to Australia. If you strolled along some of Southern Tasmania’s beaches this week, you might have seen the sand turn electric blue under your feet. How? Why? Was it all just a wonderful dream?

In this series, we’ll take a look at the stories behind some of our favourite bits of Aussie slang. Sure to come in handy when you’re spinning yarns around the campfire (yes, we’ll cover that one too).