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Merlin Jakes

Member since: Aug 08, 2018
Published articles: 20

The Blue Mountains Are Calling!

So close to Sydney, yet so different. The Blue Mountains are the perfect escape from the fast-paced city life - it’s time to slow down.. Mountain Dew (and Views) The very definition of magic...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Aug 12, 2019
A Spiritual Experience at Uluru!

Up for a vacation? Decided on your destination? For a change, try a spiritual holiday at Australia’s Red Centre, better known as Ayers rock a.k.a the sacred ‘Uluru’, to experience a heavenly feel...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Sep 03, 2018
Don’t Fall for ‘Fool-A-Ru’ in the Quest for Uluru!

Uluru is one of Australia’s iconic natural landmarks with many making a beeline on an Uluru sightseeing tour for this location that is steeped in Aboriginal culture. Scaling or walking around Ayers...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Travel Tips Aug 09, 2018
Why Are the Blue Mountains World Heritage Listed?

Sublime natural bounty and extensive eucalypt woods set the stage over an area of over 1.3 million hectares. An amalgam of woodsy hillocks and deep gorges, sandstone cliffs and tunnelling caves to...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Sep 13, 2018
Why Are the Blue Mountains World Heritage Listed?

Sublime natural bounty and extensive eucalypt woods set the stage over an area of over 1.3 million hectares. An amalgam of woodsy hillocks and deep gorges, sandstone cliffs and tunnelling caves to...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Sep 13, 2018
A Guide to a Successful Christmas Party in Sydney

Sydney boasts of being one of the handful of major cities in the world where one can host both a summer party and a festive Christmas party in one go – uber cool, ain’t it? Make the most of the...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Cruising Nov 10, 2019
Anniversary Weekend Done Right on a New Year’s Eve Cruise on Sydney Harbour

It’s said "The secret of a happy marriage has always remained a secret", and not without reason. And after 50 years of trying to find the key to the same, my grandparents decided to celebrate their...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Cruising Jun 29, 2019
Corporate Christmas Party Planning

The Office Christmas Party has quite the reputation - it’s, on one end, either an absolute snoozefest for everyone (except the extremely drunk accountant) OR to the other extreme, it’s the one annual...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Cruising Aug 24, 2019
Follow the Aboriginal Traces of Northern Territory’s Capital City

For more than 60,000 years, indigenous tribes have inhabited Australia. Many places still preserve the indigenous trails with sacred sites, awe-inspiring landmarks and Aboriginal museums. And where to...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Nov 02, 2018
Learn the Legends of Three Sisters on Popular Blue Mountains Day Tours

An attraction that has almost become synonymous with the Blue Mountains, The three sisters is a trio of sandstone rock towers over the Jamison Valley. Attracting millions of tourists each year for...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Dec 22, 2018
See Uluru’s Perfect Doppelganger on a Day Tour

Being Australia’s matchless natural landmark there’s no wonder why tourists make a beeline for Uluru day tours in Australia. Immersed in Aboriginal Culture, a guided walk around Ayers Rock is one of...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Dec 22, 2018
Spectacular Dinner Cruises on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour dinner cruises offering delicious food menu, drinks and spectacular views of World Heritage Listed edifices have taken over Sydney’s dining sector. Dusk or day, the iconic Sydney...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Cruising Aug 24, 2019
The Cavern of the Mighty Mountains

The mystic cave of Blue Mountains Thinking about an exciting out-of-the-world experience Down Under? The dark rustic caverns located in the World Heritage site of Blue Mountains are the best place to...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Destinations Dec 22, 2018
The History of Sydney Showboats

An iconic world-famous dinner cruise on the Sydney Harbour today, this authentic paddlewheeler has humble origins. Cruising since 1987, the Sydney Showboat has been subject to its share of ebbs and...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Cruising Jul 07, 2019
The Myths That Lend Mystery to the Three Sisters

The Three Sisters is an attraction that has become synonymous with the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. This trio of sandstone rocks towers over the Jamison Valley, with the blue-ridge mountains...

Articles > Travel & Tourism > Travel Tips Sep 17, 2018
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Author Bio

Merlin Jakes traverses the world during her free time, taking her to various exotic places, ticking off her travel bucket list one by one.