Melbourne to Bali

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria – and a global capital of trend-setting cool. Dynamic, sporty and arty, it still maintains an air of old-world grace with spacious tree-lined boulevards and expansive parks. The prosperous lifestyle of its people is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. The heritage of more than 100 different cultures has contributed to Melbourne’s richly international character – exemplified by its range of 15,000 dining venues offering more than 50 different kinds of cuisine.

Just minutes from Australia’s mainland, with an ambience that feels a million miles away, Kangaroo Island or “KI”, as the locals call it, is home to many incredible wildlife and nature preserves that have earned the island the nickname, where the wild things are. Australia’s third largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island, it is a veritable playground for all manner of recreation, revered for its exceptional produce, laid-back, rural lifestyle, and ever-visible kangaroo population.

The capital of South Australia, Adelaide straddles the Torrens River on a narrow plain between the Mt. Lofty Ranges and the blue waters of the Gulf of St. Vincent, boasting a profusion of gardens, playgrounds, sporting fields and colorful flower beds. Affectionately known as the “City of Churches,” the combination of verdant parklands and stately buildings imbue this prosperous center with enduring grace and character.

Abeautifully rugged coastline sets the stage for the extraordinary scenery in this charming old whale town and former military post. Be sure to explore the fifty or so colonial buildings that today serve as museums, galleries and restaurants. Take a walk through Torndirrup National Park or along the Middleton Beach boardwalk trail, and keep an eye out for whales off shore.

Nicknamed Freo by the locals, Fremantle is friendly and welcoming, eclectic and eccentric. Located in Western Australia on the Swan River, it is a cosmopolitan city with a hippy-vibe featuring fabulous artisanal food, handcrafted beers, quirky music and a lively music and arts scene. Known for its Victorian architecture, maritime history and one-time role as a British penal colony, it is also a gateway to Perth, home to enchanting parks, beaches and a Mediterranean-like climate.

Nicknamed Freo by the locals, Fremantle is friendly and welcoming, eclectic and eccentric. Located in Western Australia on the Swan River, it is a cosmopolitan city with a hippy-vibe featuring fabulous artisanal food, handcrafted beers, quirky music and a lively music and arts scene. Known for its Victorian architecture, maritime history and one-time role as a British penal colony, it is also a gateway to Perth, home to enchanting parks, beaches and a Mediterranean-like climate.

Geraldton is a coastal city in the Mid West region of the Australian state of Western Australia, 424 kilometres north of the state capital, Perth.

Bali is so beautiful that the natives believe heaven will be just like home, and touring this island paradise, it’s easy to see why. Here are mysterious volcanic lakes and jungle-shrouded volcanoes, wondrous ancient temples, fabulously creative painters and wood-carvers, and the legendary dancers who re-enact the stories of their Hindu deities.

Bali is so beautiful that the natives believe heaven will be just like home, and touring this island paradise, it’s easy to see why. Here are mysterious volcanic lakes and jungle-shrouded volcanoes, wondrous ancient temples, fabulously creative painters and wood-carvers, and the legendary dancers who re-enact the stories of their Hindu deities.