Kim Sharma’s Travel Diary: Family holiday in Australia

If you were wondering where Kim Sharma has been for the last few days, she was visiting her sister in Australia along with her family. Here’s an exclusive peek into Kim’s travel experiences Down Under, Read More">in Kim’s own words. Read on… “I recently went to Australia to visit my sister along with my family. ItRead More

If you were wondering where Kim Sharma has been for the last few days, she was visiting her sister in Australia along with her family. Here's an exclusive peek into Kim's travel experiences Down Under, in Kim's own words. Read on...

"I recently went to Australia to visit my sister along with my family. It was a long time since we all holidayed together and I got to spend some quality time with my parents and sisters family while soaking in the Australian summer. I have been to Australia a couple of times before and visited places like Gold Coast, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. This was my first trip to Melbourne. The charm of a family holiday is totally different and quite unforgettable."

“We also went for a trip to the Yarra Valley. It is a wine-making region which is an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. It is a very scenic area with charming cottages, hotels and restaurants. We did a lot of wine tasting and gorged on great food. Swimming, Read More">fishing and hiking in theRead More

"We also went for a trip to the Yarra Valley. It is a wine-making region which is an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. It is a very scenic area with charming cottages, hotels and restaurants. We did a lot of wine tasting and gorged on great food. Swimming, fishing and hiking in the Valley was an incredible experience. My parents also had a great time.

Australia is a beautiful country with amazing outdoors. I especially loved the picturesque view there and this is one trip which will definitely live in my memory for a long, long time. And of course, the best part was bonding with my sister for a good month after ages."

Read More">“I loved the Irish pubs in the city and especially this one called Silk Route where we used to hang out almost every weekend. But my best eating experiences were at my sister’s home as my brother-in-law is a gourmet cook. He would make the most delicious dishes and we all would enjoy a goodRead More

"I loved the Irish pubs in the city and especially this one called Silk Route where we used to hang out almost every weekend. But my best eating experiences were at my sister's home as my brother-in-law is a gourmet cook. He would make the most delicious dishes and we all would enjoy a good hearty meal every once in a while.

This is a stunning stretch a little away from Melbourne. The road is flanked by the sea on one side and the jungles on the other. The trees must be around 1000 years old and you can spot really cute koala bears everywhere. The 12 apostles is another fantastic sight. We did small en route picnics, ate in really charming restaurants and went swimming on clean secluded beaches that are unique to The Great Ocean Road. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone who visits Australia."

“In Melbourne I didn’t do much of the regular tourist stuff and went wherever my sister took me. However, we did visit a number of pubs, restaurants and malls. Australia is definitely a shopper’s paradise in terms of everything – clothes, bags, Read More">shoes and accessories. The malls there are huge and one can get almostRead More

"In Melbourne I didn't do much of the regular tourist stuff and went wherever my sister took me. However, we did visit a number of pubs, restaurants and malls. Australia is definitely a shopper's paradise in terms of everything - clothes, bags, shoes and accessories. The malls there are huge and one can get almost anything and everything they need in one place… The shopping locations are as varied as the choice of items. In this city you will find everything from simple souvenirs and gifts to fine arts and crafts, fabulous gemstones and jewellery, bush-style clothing and designer fashions all with an unmistakable Australian flavor."