Part 1…Photos of our new holiday home for the next six weeks…Sunrise at Penguin…Delightful!…
Weather update: It has been raining here for many days. We are anxious to get out on a sunny day to visit...
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Photos and information about our current holiday home in Penguin, Tasmania…We’re moving in two days!…
Link to Airbnb listing with pricing. Kaz Retreat offers a peaceful and stylish escape that feels thoughtfully designed for travelers who crave...
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TripAdvisors top rated places to visit in 2026…
Travel + Leisure online magazine posted this article today which can be found here: "This is the No. 1 Place to...
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Part 2…Nuances of booking rental cars…Our dos and don’ts…
As mentioned in yesterday's post, here are our dos and don'ts. They may not suit every traveler, and that is perfectly...
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Part 1…Nuances of booking rental cars…Tomorrow, our rental car dos and don’ts…Please check back…
Yesterday, after uploading the post, we settled into our comfy recliners with our laptops and mugs of ice tea, ready for...
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Sometimes, a booking just doesn’t work out…
On Friday, the day of my birthday, I found myself doing what long-term travelers so often do, sitting with my laptop...
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Out and about…More new photos…Facts about Penguin, Tasmania…
"Penguin is a charming, small seaside town on the northwest coast of Tasmania, located between Burnie and Ulverstone on the Bass...
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We lucked out!…What a relief!…Today is my 78th birthday in Australia…It’s tomorrow in the USA!…More new photos…
Yesterday, although we weren’t particularly optimistic, we headed out to the local pharmacy with a mission in mind. With our April cruise...
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Our tax prep is done!..It’s great to have that behind us…More new photos…
Every year, no matter where we are in the world, whether tucked into a quiet countryside cottage or perched near a windswept...
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All new photos with more to follow…Penguin, Tasmania demographics…
The People of Penguin — A Coastal Tapestry There’s something quietly profound about a town like Penguin, Tasmania, a place whose name...
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