We saw some amazing wildlife on the Great Ocean Road, but not all of it was in the great outdoors. The first town we stopped in on the Great Ocean Road was Lorne. We found a hotel room in a nice little spot that had a room available. Matt inquired about the room and found … More Wildlife of the Great Ocean Road
One thing that really stood out to me along the Great Ocean Road is that no matter how small the town was where we stayed, they had a SERIOUS playground at the center of town. Our usual routine would be that we’d decide on the town to stay in at the end of the day, … More Get Your Play On
As parents, we often find ourselves giving Jack reminders about making good decisions. And as a 7-year-old, however, Jack often likes to test the limits despite our advice. Sometimes the best way for us to let him learn is to give him a reminder once and then just stand back, let him try what it … More Bad Decisions
One thing that I’ve loved during our time in Australia is how we’ve found such great experiences in the most unexpected places. Sometimes it’s the people that we’ve met, sometimes it’s a great hike that we never planned on taking or sometimes it’s just a hidden gem with amazing food. We stumbled on the aptly … More Wye River General Store
Our road trip on the Great Ocean Road was the first time we’d had a rental car during this adventure, which meant it was also the first time Matt was having to drive on the left hand side of the road. He’s done it in the past on other trips, but it’s been awhile (at … More Navigating the Great Ocean Road
Our trip starts with a few days in New York City. We had the opportunity to spend a few days catching up with some friends and seeing the city before heading out. … More Off we go – 1st stop, NYC!
The Detour Diary 