Perth

The Quokkas of Rottnest Island, Australia – Cuteness Overload!

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The Quokkas of Rottnest Island in Australia have become accustomed to humans and will often approach them

I travel to see geological sites, to attend festivals, and to experience culture. But one of my favorite reasons to travel is to see unique animals in the wild. In 2024, I added one of the cutest animals ever to my list – the Quokkas of Rottnest Island, located off the southwest coast of Australia. … Read more

Perth: Australia’s Wild West is Worth a Visit

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Australian Kangaroo one tonne gold coin on display at the Perth Mint in Australia

Perth may be Australia’s fourth largest city, but it is better known as “one of the most isolated big cities in the world.” It’s not true, of course. Perth’s location on the coast of Western Australia puts it more than 1,300 miles from it’s closest major Australian city, Adelaide. But Honolulu, Hawaii, located almost 2,400 … Read more