The Travel Tart is an Australian Travel Blogger and Writer who dribbles on about the funny, offbeat and weird aspects of world travel today. Travel wasn't meant to be taken too seriously! Strangely enough, he's appeared in reputable publications like USA Today, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and is a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Check out his Travel Blog, silly Travel Articles and social media profiles to say hi using some Australian Slang or sign up for his silly newsletter!
Gender Roles in Samoa – The Third Gender The fa’afafine is unique to Samoan culture and is often referred to as the ‘third gender’. This… Read More »Gender Roles – The Third Gender in Samoa, the Fa’afafine
Plastic Food Displays – At Least You Know What You’re About To Eat! This is something quite clever that I discovered on a G Adventures trip to Japan.… Read More »Plastic Food Displays in Japan – Almost Real!
Lava Flows – An Unusual Resting Place After meeting the Crater Man who looks after the area surrounding the now dormant volcano of Mt Matavanu,… Read More »Lava Flows From Mt Matavanu in Samoa – Divine Intervention
Rainforest Canopy Walkways – Made of the Best Materials! On the western tip of the island of Savai’i in Samoa, there is a Rainforest Canopy… Read More »Rainforest Canopy Walkway – Ingenious Engineering Feat!
Swimming With Turtles Time! For the very first time, I’ve had a face off with a Sea Turtle! It happened on the island of Savai’i… Read More »Swimming With Turtles at Savai’i, Samoa – Papaya Hogs!
Well, after checking out Frosty the Snowman, why not gorge yourself on some KFC – Kabul Fried Chicken while you’re in Afghanistan! That is, if… Read More »KFC – Not Kentucky Fried Chicken in Kabul, Afghanistan..
Blow Holes – don’t necessarily blow when you want them to! The Taga Blow Holes are located on the island of Savai’i in Samoa. No,… Read More »Blow Holes at Taga, Savai’i Samoa
Beer Tower = Beer Paradise! Now this is one for the Beer Index – the BEER TOWER! Woo hoo! This is so Homer Simpson like… Read More »Beer Tower – Practical Beer Dispenser: Beer On Tap!
During summer, many families like going to the nearest waterslide park to try and cool off, and do a bit of exercise in the process.… Read More »Natural Water Slides Of The World – Papaseea Sliding Rocks in Samoa
That’s right, this stuff is RAW sea cucumber guts! Here is one to add to the weird foods list to try before you die. Or… Read More »Seafood Recipes – Raw Sea Cucumber Guts Marinated in Lime Juice!