Blueprint Travelers

ISSUE XLVIII 2025 APRIL 07 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Visiting Cairns to See the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest The Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and was a huge bucket list item for us to explore. When researching the northern area of Queensland (where the reef is located), we realized that Cairns, Australia would not only give us incredible access to the reef but also allow us to explore the oldest rainforest in the world. It felt special to be...

ISSUE XLVIII 2025 MARCH 19 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Exploring Australia’s Tropical Top End from Darwin, the Northern Territory’s Capital This past week, we had an eventful time in the Darwin region of Australia, also known as the Top End. Besides the Red Desert of Uluru, many people think of this region when they think of the landscapes and wildlife of Australia because of Crocodile Dundee, which was filmed in this part of Australia. And yes, there really are enormous saltwater crocodiles all...

ISSUE XLVII 2025 MARCH 05 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Central Australia and the Outback This past week really pushed our comfort with an outback adventure and we succeeded! We decided to head to Central Australia, located in Australia’s immense outback. It contains sacred Aboriginal landmarks and we hiked in Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Watarrka National Parks to see these important sites and learn about the Aboriginal culture of the region. Yes, we hike a lot but we rarely camp; however, this week we...

ISSUE XLVI 2025 FEBRUARY 25 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Our Tasmanian Road Trip to National Parks, Historical Sites, and Towns This past week, we had the pleasure of driving around Tasmania, Australia’s biggest island, which is famous for its incredible natural attractions and pure air. We started our weekend in Hobart, the largest city of the island and the state’s capital. We were able to explore this quaint fishing town and start our time on the island with a great introduction to the culture...

ISSUE XLIV 2025 FEBRUARY 13 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Exploring the Food, Art, Nature, and More of Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia is one of the country’s two largest cities and attracts visitors with its vibrant cultural offerings. We were really excited to visit the city because we had heard such great things about it from fellow travelers, especially Australians who live in the city. And we have found that when locals rave about their own city, it’s often a place that is full of...

ISSUE XLIV 2025 FEBRUARY 05 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Visiting Kangaroo Island to See South Australia Wildlife Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third largest island and located 110km (68 mi) from Adelaide in South Australia, so visiting Kangaroo Island is relatively easy. It is known for its wildlife, much of which has not been affected by human-brought pests, beautiful nature, and the quaint small-town charm directed by boutique businesses. While the wildlife attracted us to the island, it is...

ISSUE XLIII 2025 JANUARY 28 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Driving the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s Famous Road Trip from Melbourne Well, we finally did it! We drove on the left side of the road! And for great reason. We wanted to explore the iconic coastline of south-eastern Australia by driving the Great Ocean Road. This stretch of coastline is regarded as one of the finest ocean roads in the world. The cliffs and beaches along the coast, the small towns and seafood shacks, and the incredible...

ISSUE XLII 2025 JANUARY 21 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Learning About Australia by Visiting Canberra, the Capital City Do you know what the capital of Australia is? Did you guess Sydney or Melbourne? While they are the two biggest cities and the economic hubs of the country, Canberra is actually the capital city and governmental center of the nation. It is the largest inland city and located between Sydney and Melbourne, a compromise when deciding where the capital would be located when...

ISSUE XLI 2025 January 14 BLUEPRINT TRAVEL UPDATE: Enjoying Beautiful Views In and Around Sydney, Australia The world is such a large place and when we set out on our adventures, we knew we wanted to take advantage of this once in a life opportunity to travel on our own timeline. After spending time in Latin America, we decided to prioritize destinations that were incredibly far and challenging to get to from the Americas and Australia was an obvious place for us to start. And Sydney,...