Just a hour and a half driving from Santiago, on the Chilean coast there is Valparaiso (MAP), "Valpo" for the locals. It is a colourful town where lots of artists have found the good inspiration to come, and possibly live for a while.

Ascensor Artilleria, Valparaiso

My flight from Sydney stops in Auckland (New Zealand) for a few hours. It then leaves the continent at 16:00 and lands in Santiago del Chile (MAP) at 11:50, the same day. That means two things: time travelling is possible, and the new adventure in South America just started.

Santiago de Chile

After so many natural parks and beaches, a last stop in a big city is the perfect way for recovering some strength. If the city is Sydney (MAP), well you can't complain at all.

Opera House, Sydney

Byron Bay ( MAP) is a small city set on the the most eastern Australian location. Two days of relax in this calm city helped to recover from the rushing schedule I have had so far.

Surf Alley, Byron Bay city

Whitsundays Islands (MAP) , near Airlie Beach, is an arcipelago of amazing caribbean-style islands.

Whitsunday beach

The Great Reef Barrier in Cairns (MAP) is told to be one of the most beautiful places in the world for diving activities.

Sea Turtle, Great Reef Barrier

Litchfield National park (MAP) - near Darwin in north Australia - boasts beautiful landscapes, lagunas and waterfalls.

Kakadu is the most beautiful national park in northern Australia (MAP) . It offers incredible landscapes views and interesting birdwatching activities. And much more...

Jim Jim falls, Kakadu National park

After almost three months spent in Asia my next destination is Australia. Darwin (MAP) is the starting city - a calm little place close to interesting nature parks, like Kakadu National Park

Darwin, Australia