Jurabi beach sunrise

Western Australia - Perth to Exmouth and back

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January 21st 2006
Perth We spent the Christmas period in Perth, staying in what must be the nicest hostel in the World with a real home from home atmosphere. Slightly more expensive than our normal digs but really well fitted out and a more mature clientele made for a relaxed and welcome treat. The owner threw a Christmas Eve party that most of the residents attended which led to a group of us getting ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more