It takes about 5,000 km to cross Australia East to West or West to East, from Brisbane to Perth. Most roads are along the coast, because they try to avoid the desert. In Australia driving distances are huge, no matter where you go. Some roads might be monotonous and long driving distances lead to fatigue. Just make sure you plan enough breaks if you plan to drive such a big distance.

Most cities are also on the coast, in the South East. Perth - on the West coast - is one of the most isolated best cities of Australia. Continue reading »

Australia is a country and continent in the southern hemisphere, also including the major island of Tasmania and other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia is a country with endless sunbaked horizons, dense tropical rainforests and chilly southern beaches.

For thousands of years, the mainland has been inhabited by indigenous Australians. The eastern half of Australia was later claimed by the British, after being discovered by Dutch explorers. Six colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Continue reading »