Despite all evidence to the contrary, I love nothing more than a good road trip. I’ll get on a bus to anywhere: Belfast, Ireland; Providence, Rhode Island; Stowe, Vermont; Dijon, France; and Pythagorio, Greece, are among the places I’ve first glimpsed through the windshield of a Peter Pan (or equivalent) coach.

But after reading the reactions of the first group of passengers to disembark from the London-to-Sydney OzBus—under the headline “End of the road for the OzBus after 84 days of mishaps and mayhem”—I have to wonder if a transcontinental-continental-continental bus ride is more terrifying than terrific.

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Editor’s Note: G’day mate! I write you after my long haul to the land down under, where I’ve been hanging with the Aussies and roos. It’s been an experience, so, come on, have a go! Join me for my three week Australian series, Adventures of Oz. (3 of 3)

Cupid’s arrow has struck. I’m definitely in love, and my significant other has an Australian accent, an unbridled passion for nature and beauty like I’ve never seen before. That’s right; I’ve developed a soulful love affair with the land down under. (What? Were you expecting stories of a tan, buff surfer or a hunk from the Outback? No such luck!)

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Editor’s Note: G’day mate! I write you after my long haul to the land down under, where I spent my holiday with the Aussies and roos. It was an experience, so, come on, have a go! Join me for my three week Australian series, Adventures of Oz. (2 of 3)

The very first time you see something is always the best. Well, it is at the very least the most emotive. That first sight, the very first glimpse of something truly amazing, is a rollercoaster of emotions. You’re stunned, awed, captivated, ecstatic and overwhelmed all at the same time. That’s how I felt when my cab emerged from the underground tunnel and followed the curve of the street toward the harbor to expose one of the world’s grandest masterpieces in all its glory.

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Editor’s Note: G’day mate! I write you after my long haul to the land down under, where I spent my holiday with the Aussies and roos. It was an experience, so, come on, have a go! Join me for my three week Australian series, Adventures of Oz. (1 of 3)

It always makes the most sense to start a story from the beginning. So before I dig into tales of the Sydney Opera House, the outback or the Great Barrier Reef, let’s first explore ancient Australia.

On my recent trip, I had the chance to hear native stories -- about how the ancestral spirits emerged from the earth and the sky to create the land, the people and the traditions. The passion in the voice of the native who told the stories made me feel more intimately connected to Australia, magnifying its beauty and giving me deeper understanding of its origins. For me, exploring the history of a culture always makes me feel closer to the destination. After all, traveling is about truly experiencing a place, not just seeing it.

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