The Gold Coast: A Beach Retreat
After Trevor and I spent some time exploring Tassie and Hellberra?.I mean Canberra, the concession was a weekend away for him, his wife, their son, and ? most importantly ? me. So, we did what many Sydneysiders do, we headed north to the Gold Coast. If the Hamptons,...
Canberra: The (Surprise) Capital
We arrived back in Sydney from Hobart with just enough time for a good night?s rest (thanks to the whisky) before hopping in a car to head to Canberra (pronounced Ca-buruh). Haven?t heard of it? That?s too bad. It?s the capital! That?s right, here you were wandering...
A Prisoner and A Devil Walk Into A Bar. Tasmania!
After our day in Sydney?[Click that link to get caught up, if you’d like], Trevor and I were bound for Tasmania, better known by the locals as ?Tassie? (pronounced ?Tazzy?). Australians have nicknames for everything. In fact, if you survive more than a few...
Australia: Take Three
On the last night of my recent trip to Australia, I was in a French restaurant in Sydney, sipping Japanese whisky, and reading Robert Hughes? international best seller, The Fatal Shore. It?s about how the British settled Australia. When?I recognized the cosmopolitan...
Transpacific Anticipation
I’ve heard some travelers express sadness when they start a trip. Beginning a journey, they say, marks the end since the experience is already coming to a close. It’s a negative spin on the cliche? that, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the...
Hello Jetsetter! I’m Jeb Brooks from GreenerGrass.com. Although I spend most of my time exploring new places, I call the United States home and I call aviation my passion! I’ve spent most of my career in consulting, which keeps me traveling a lot. A few years ago, I started making videos about my flights all over the world and can’t believe more than 150,000 people now subscribe to my YouTube channel. Here on GreenerGrass.com, you’ll find highlights from my favorite trips, behind the scenes peeks into airline operations, and other resources to help you plan your next trip.