Remote and isolated, Strahan is the gateway to the rugged Tasmanian wilderness and home to Australia's most notorious penal settlement, Sarah Island.

An easy flat path through ferns and rainforest leads to a beautiful cascading waterfall.

Towering cliffs, a stunning gorge and a permanent waterhole.  Only 20 minutes from Alice Springs. this is the perfect place for a taste of the West MacDonnell Ranges.

For lovers of gelato, cannoli and other sweet treats, Ragusa Ibla is not to be missed.  Local arancini balls and scacce ragusane are also on the menu for me.

If you love walking past picturesque waterfalls without the crowds, this is the walk for you.  Four different waterfalls in a 3km circuit close to the town of Lawson. Junction...

The spoils of pruning the roses.

A spotless apartment perfectly situated for exploring Ragusa.  The wrap around veranda with stunning views over Ibla is the perfect spot to relax.

Mt Etna was gently puffing white smoke into the air.  Occasionally a more belligerent puff of dark grey smoke would appear, just to remind us that it was in control.

Only 3km from Catania airport, this was a really convenient hotel for our late arrival.