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20 06 2009

ESPERANCE, Australia: Pristine Beaches and Solitude

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Australasia, tags: Australia, Beaches, National Park, Outdoor Activities, Western Australia

Where is Esperance?

Esperance, WA, Australia

Esperance is located 720km south/east of Perth, Western Australia and is also known as the ‘Bay of Isles’. It is well known for its beautiful, pristine beaches and has three nearby National Parks offering fabulous bush walking opportunities to see the Australian fauna & flora.

The wildflower season which runs from September to November is a very popular time to see a stunning display of wildflowers which add to the spectacular scenery of the area.

Esperance itself has a small population of approx 14,000 and it’s town centre is enhanced by the row of Norfolk pines that add elegance to the esplanade.

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TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Esperance

One Great Reason to Visit Esperance

One great reason to visit Esperance is for the sheer natural beauty that that part of the Australian coastline and beaches has to offer. It’s not unusual to have much of it all to yourself, as it’s relatively isolated from any major cities.

Whitest Beaches in Australia, Esperance

For More Information

Wikipedia

Esperance – Official Town Site

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19 06 2009

HURGHADA, Egypt: Red Sea Diving, Deserts and Culture

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Africa, tags: Beaches, Deserts, Diving, Egypt, Red Sea

Where is Hurghada?

Hurghada beach by the Red Sea, Egypt

Hurghada is the most accessible location to the Red Sea, situated on the west coast of Egypt. The trip from Cairo to Hurghada by bus takes approximately 7 hours.

It was once a quiet fishing port (as I remember it to be back in the late 80s) but is now a busy tourist destination, with diving and snorkelling being the main attraction.

However, there is also the vast cultural experience of being immersed in the Arabic, muslim and Nubian (local nomads) world. There is of course, also the Egyptian deserts to explore.

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TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Hurghada

One Great Reason to Visit Hurghada

One great reason to visit Hurghada is for the reef experience of the Red Sea. The vast marine life that you can snorkel or dive with is truly amazing. You are able to swim through dense schools of fish and if you’re really fortunate, you may even see a sea turtle.