Touring is thirsty work!.
Why Silos and Lighthouses? Two Very Different Touring Targets! You might be wondering why we’d planned a trip featuring both grain silos and lighthouses. It’s a fair question, really. One involves enormous concrete structures covered in artwork, while the other involves tall towers warning ships to stay away from the rocks. Not exactly the usual …
Lily’s Artisan, Crows Nest – A Pleasant Surprise! You know when you head somewhere expecting to find the same old place, only to discover things have changed for the better? Well, that’s exactly what happened when we stopped at Lily’s Artisan in Crows Nest! We’d pulled in expecting to find the old Crows Nest Bakery, …
Dining and Drinking Review – Federal Hotel – Toowoomba, Queensland Location: Toowoomba, QueenslandDate of visit: 06 August 2023 Overall score: 5/5 The Federal Hotel in Toowoomba has become one of our regular go-to places whenever we’re staying in town, whether it’s for dining or accommodation. On this occasion, it was dining only, but that certainly didn’t …
Accommodation Review – Country Gardens Motel – Toowoomba Park the Car, Drop the Bags and Wander Across to the Pub! Location: Toowoomba, QueenslandDate of stay: 6 August 2023Overall score: 5/5 Sometimes, all you need is a comfortable place to lay your head, convenient parking and a pub close enough that you don’t need to organise …
Accommodation Review – Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites – Brisbane, QLD Great Views, Great Location… Shame About the Billing! Location: Brisbane CBD, QueenslandDate of stay: 4 August 2023Overall score: 3.9/5 The Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites has been one of our favourite places to stay when visiting Brisbane. With its impressive high-rise setting, city and river views, …
Accommodation Review – Country Roads Motel – Gayndah, QLD Modern Comfort on the Country Roads Location: Gayndah, QueenslandDate of stay: Multiple staysOverall score: 4.9/5 When travelling through regional Queensland, finding a good motel can make all the difference between a comfortable night’s rest and wondering whether you should have packed your own mattress! The Country …
Heading South – A Southern States Adventure with Mrs Thirsty After heading south with a few mates on our Harleys, I knew it wouldn’t be long before I’d be planning another trip. There was still plenty more to see, and this time I wanted to share the adventure with Mrs Thirsty. The previous trip had …
Relive App – Bring Your Adventures to Life! Ever wanted to turn your travels into a little video that shows where you’ve been, the route you’ve taken and the adventures you’ve had along the way? Well, there’s an app for that! It’s called Relive, and it’s a pretty handy tool for anyone who enjoys getting …
Festival of the Wind – Emu Park Takes to the Skies! If you’ve ever looked at a kite and thought, “I reckon I could do that!”, the Festival of the Wind at Emu Park might just be the place to put your skills to the test. Although, after watching some of the professionals, you might …
The A to Z Pub Crawl – Thirsty Tourists Style! What better way to explore Queensland than by visiting its country pubs? And what better excuse to do it than a pub crawl? 🍻 Now, before anyone gets too excited, this isn’t your traditional pub crawl where you attempt to visit a dozen pubs in …