While quokkas made this place an Instagram star, Rottnest Island actually has so much more to offer!
Some of the stunning spots you might want to visit include Pinky Beach (and the Bathurst Lighthouse), Geordie Bay, Little Parakeet Bay, Armstrong Bay, City of York Bay, Wadjemup Lighthouse, and Salmon Bay. Many people come here for swimming and snorkelling in the summer (just a reminder: it was winter in Australia!).
Beyond the beaches, imagine taking a stroll under mighty eucalyptus trees or walking across ancient Pleistocene sand dunes.
You can also visit the Wadjemup Museum to learn about the deep heritage of the Aboriginal Whadjuk Noongar people, who consider this sacred land and call it Wadjemup as well as the history of the island which was used as a prison and concentration camp during both World Wars.
The island is quite large, and after arriving by ferry, visitors usually get around by tour bus or rental bike (note: private cars aren’t allowed on the island!). Oh, and keep your eyes peeled: vibrant Galah cockatoos live here by the arrival point, too! We opted for the Quokka Coaches Island Explorer, a hop-on, hop-off bus that stops at the island’s major spots, excluding the West End where vehicles aren’t permitted.
There are 19 stops in total, and the full loop takes about an hour. I booked our tickets online in advance; you can buy them on-site if available, but keep in mind you can’t book online for same-day visits. We tried to reserve an electric buggy a few days ahead of our trip, but they were already fully booked for the times we needed.
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What an epic summer we had: a month in the UK, a month in Italy (well summarized above) and a month of traveling: Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand ❤️ can’t wait to share the best spots with you as always!…
Throwback to our trip to Muscat, Oman 🇴🇲 📍 @stregismuscat St Regis Muscat is a luxury hotel and our beautifully made suite featured two floors overlooking one of the pool areas. Sea is located close to the hotel facilities too, and you can swim anywhere you like.Have a look at the seashore too: not only there’s a stunning range of seashells, but there are also hermit crabs! As for the eating options, there are quite a few – right inside the St Regis hotel.You can eat your breakfast at Karuba or Zorba, or for an extra fee come to Novikov cafe. Try some delicious Peruvian food at Coya, Greek food at Zobra, Chinese cuisine at the Hakkasan – just to name a few!
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I simply can’t express how thrilled I was to come to Australia this month and to meet quokka – and my new article about them has just gone live!
Quokkas are small marsupials (yes, they have a pouch!) that live only on a few islands off Western Australia. The largest population resides right here on the Rottnest Island, just off the coast of Fremantle. I can completely confirm that quokkas are the absolute cutest! And if you’re lucky, you can spot a baby quokka in the pouch too. There are a few important rules to follow around them: no touching and no feeding. Quokkas need to forage for themselves; human food can make them very sick. Everyone comes here to take a selfie with a quokka, but please don’t chase them! They are naturally curious, so if you stay still, they’ll come to you. There are a few important rules to follow around them: no touching and no feeding. Quokkas need to forage for themselves; human food can make them very sick. Everyone comes here to take a selfie with a quokka, but please don’t chase them! They are naturally curious, so if you stay still, they’ll come to you. Naturally, all the souvenirs feature quokkas – and so do the local buses! The island supermarkets, however, strictly enforce a “no quokkas allowed” policy.
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1. Explore the Island Castle 🔹Walk across the two wooden bridges connecting the islands to reach Eastern Europe’s only island castle. 🔹Visit the museum inside, which spans multiple rooms displaying historical exhibits ranging from the eras of Grand Duke Kęstutis and Grand Duke Vytautas up to the early 20th century. 2. View the Peninsula Castle Ruins 🔹Observe the rebuilt ruins of the Peninsula Castle, originally constructed for defense against the Teutonic Order. 3. Discover Karaim Culture 🔹Walk along Karaim Street, the town’s main street, to see traditional wooden houses built by the local Karaim ethnic group. 🔹Visit the S. Shapshal Karaite Ethnographic Museum to learn about Karaim history, traditions, and heritage. 4. Try Traditional Cuisine 🔹Taste kibinai, a signature Karaim pastry traditionally stuffed with mutton, or try modern variations available in local restaurants. 5. Take a Lake Boat Cruise 🔹Take a cruise on the lake to enjoy views surrounding the Island Castle. 🔹Spot local wildlife from the boat, such as white egrets, seagulls, great crested grebes, ducks, and coots. 🔹View the Užutrakis Manor Estate (Užutrakio dvaro sodyba) and its surrounding park from the water.
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Panda village but not in Chengdu? Save this spot! 📍Chimelong Safari park, Guangzhou Chimelong is a Chinese company specializing in entertainment parks, and Chimelong Safari park Guangzhou is one of them. It’s one of the largest parks of its kind in the world! It has a few zones including Panda village, Koala kingdom (with dozens of koalas!), Green hill and Jurassic world area and so on. In total, there are about 500 different species of animals! There are three main highlights there. First one is the cable car: there are two lines (shorter Swan lake one and longer circular one that goes above the African area), and the ride is an absolutely pleasant experience! Although get ready to queue. With a glass floor, you can easily watch all the animals below. Panda village is the second attraction, and it’s home not only for ordinary giant pandas but to the world’s only surviving panda triplets (Meng Meng, Shuai Shuai and Ku Ku) who were born here in 2014! There are actually many pandas here, and every one of them has its own large pile of ice and a little playground. And yes, everything is panda – themed here! Of course, it’s less impressive than the Chengdu reserve I went to 6 years ago, but still it’s a must for panda – lovers! And the third highlight of this parki is the Safari on wheels trail where you board one of the windowless trains and head off exploring the animals in their enclosures! We’ve been to quite a few safari tours like this in Dubai and Singapore, and I must say, this one was amazing – the amount of animals, especially giraffes, zebras and other African species, is astonishing. And the zoo – themed treats are one of the bonuses of your visit you’ll like. To comfortably visit the majority of Chemilong’s territory, you’ll need at least 5 hours.
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