Tasmania: Greatness & Planet's Cleanest Air?

[TLCOhio]

From the London/UK Telegraph yesterday, they had this headline: “Tasmania: Go to the laid-back island for astonishing beaches, stupendous hiking, bizarre creatures and the planet’s cleanest air” with these highlights: “For over a decade Tasmania had become ever more aspirational. Mainlanders (as Tasmanians call all other Australians) lauded the cutting-edge creativity and gastronomy of capital Hobart. Then the pandemic hit. Tasmanian food and wine remains stellar, blessed by the clean waters of the South Atlantic and the world’s purest rainfall, a byproduct of what is officially the world’s cleanest air (having Patagonia and Antarctica as your nearest neighbours upwind has its benefits). But post-pandemic, a new generation of lifestyle downshifters has rejuvenated Tassie’s tired B&Bs and put the soul back into soul-food. In short, they’ve reminded us that a key part of the state’s appeal is its character – easygoing, fun. The other part hasn’t changed for aeons. Tasmania packs a lot of scenery into an area the size of Ireland.”

 

Lots to love for Tasmania!!  Enjoyed our visit there in 2014.  We had only one day there, but we saw and experienced much. Nice to read this story and bring back great memories. 

 

Also shared in this profile: "Hobart is perfect for pottering. You’re staying at the port where convict-built sandstone warehouses now harbour galleries, crafts outlets and cafes; a lovely spot to browse and people-watch. Its Saturday crafts market (8.30am till 3pm) is a perfect Tasmanian introduction.  Follow the waterfront to the Tasmanian Museum and Gallery (tmag.tas.gov.au) for a primer into what makes Tassie tick: history, wildlife, green ethics. Ice-breaker ships in Constitution Dock are a reminder this is a launchpad for Antarctica."

 

Full story at:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tours/ultimate-itineraries/tasmania-perfect-holiday-itinerary/

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Sydney to NZ/Auckland Adventure, live/blog 2014 sampling/details with many exciting visuals and key highlights.  On page 23, post #571, see a complete index for all of the pictures, postings.  Now at 243,340 views.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1896175-solstice-live-australianzhawaii-many-pix’s-jan-20-feb-3/

[Host Bonjour]

On 5/20/2023 at 10:10 AM, TLCOhio said:

Full story at:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tours/ultimate-itineraries/tasmania-perfect-holiday-itinerary/

 

 

Telegraph article by: James Stewart

May 19, 2023

 

Thanks Terry!! 🙂