Australia by Red Nomad OZ

Signs #1 – Fast Flowing Water

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ The graphics on this sign leave the reader in no doubt as to what will happen to the car if the road ahead is covered by water!  Signs like these are probably Australia’s way of making up for being largely monolingual – although not all sign ‘art’ is so clear[…]

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Only in OZ #1 – The Golden Gumboot, Tully, Queensland

Last Updated on August 18, 2019 by Red Nomad OZ The Golden Gumboot, Tully, Queensland Yes, this is the fabulous Golden Gumboot in Tully, Queensland that my blog devotees will recall from previous posts. As it was pouring with rain both times we passed it on our 2010 trip, here’s some photos I prepared earlier!  Yes, that is a frog[…]

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Traveller SHAME Files #2 – The Cleaning Fairy

Last Updated on November 14, 2015 by Red Nomad OZ It’s amazing to me that rational people who stopped believing in Santa and/or the Easter Bunny well before reaching adulthood apparently still believe in the Cleaning Fairy.  I say ‘apparently’, because while no one’s actually TOLD me they believe in the Cleaning Fairy, I’ve observed a number of giveaways clearly showing that some[…]

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Australia’s Scenic Public Toilets #5 – Yorke Peninsula, SA

Last Updated on February 28, 2016 by Red Nomad OZ Here’s a break from tradition – public amenities NOT surrounded by rocks, desert or barren spaces!!  No idea what I’m talking about?  Check out the other Scenic Public Toilets in this series, and all will become clear! This amenities block near Brown’s Beach in Innes National Park on the Southern Yorke Peninsula,[…]

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Traveller SHAME Files #1 – The Dingo Trap

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ During my travels I’ve observed – and been on the receiving end of – some odd behaviours.  Of course during this time I’ve more than likely caused many a ‘what the …’ moment myself …  The shame files aren’t about ALL travellers – they’re about the ones who indulge in behaviours[…]

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