Tropical north Queensland, where rainforest meets reef. Queensland has it all- idyllic islands, ancient rainforest, wildlife experiences that cue Australia, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. One of the top activities we were excited for, planning our road trip around Oz? Diving the Great Barrier Reef. For both of is, it was a major … Continue reading Checking Off a Major Bucket List Item: Diving the Great Barrier Reef
Ah, Brissy, a city full of Australians. Aussies oft refer to Brisbane as Brissy, named for the Brisbane River that runs through it. Australia’s third largest city, behind Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is where people say you should visit if you’re out to visit a true Aussie city. Experiencing an average of 300 days of … Continue reading Exploring Brissy, An Unexpected, But Much Loved Visit to A Cool Aussie City
Noosa, a small town along the Sunshine Coast, was one of our favourite, albeit brief, stops in Oz. Originally planning our two month road trip around the country, Noosa wasn’t even on our radar as a place to stop. Not because it’s not magical and worthy of a visit, but because we didn’t think we’d … Continue reading An Afternoon in Aussie Paradise: Exploring the Best of Noosa
No one, it seems, is immune to the magic of Byron Bay. With a town slogan of: Cheer up, slow down, chill out- Byron has a reputation completely unique to anywhere else in Australia. With beautiful coastline, perfect weather, close proximity to the hinterland, and a distinct boho vibe, there’s no arguing Byron is a … Continue reading Everything to Know About Visiting Australia’s Hidden Gem, Byron Bay
No one, it seems, is immune to the magic of Byron Bay. With a town slogan of: Cheer up, slow down, chill out- Byron has a reputation completely unique to anywhere else in Australia. With beautiful coastline, perfect weather, close proximity to the hinterland, and a distinct boho vibe, there’s no arguing Byron is a … Continue reading The Best of Byron’s Bohemian Cafes
Envisioning a visit to Melbourne, I pictured drinking loads of flat whites, having avo toast for brekkie daily, road tripping the Great Ocean Road, and wandering the city in search of vibrant, street art. When friends of ours, who live in Melbourne, suggested we take a day trip to the Yarra Valley together, one of … Continue reading A Day Winery Hopping in One of Australia’s Best Wine Regions, The Yarra Valley
The real Australia is out of the cities. Whilst places like Sydney and Melbourne are great, the highlight of any trip to Oz are its natural wonders- the wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, the thousands of beaches, and beautiful bush. Western Australia is about as far away as you can get- Perth is even known … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to 7 Days Road Tripping Western Australia
When we decided to kick-off our venture to Australia, we chose to do so in Western Australia. The biggest factor in our decision? Flights from Bali (where we were living) to Perth were insanely cheap- less than $60 USD one way in the midst of Oz’s winter. Plus, I’d heard some of ‘Straya’s best beaches … Continue reading A Day Exploring Rottnest Island: Turquoise Sea, Cute Quokkas, and Beautiful Beaches
The single thing I cared about the most when visiting Australia? Seeing a kangaroo. And not in a zoo- in the wild. Knowing that we’d spend two months traversing Oz, road tripping for at least half of it, hoping to cross paths with a roo didn’t seem so far stretched. To better our chances of … Continue reading Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
In Australia, coffee is serious business. Long an aficionado of cold brew, I’d never really been a fan of hot coffee, served straight up or via a speciality drink. The one exception to my hot coffee preference? Flat whites. With less milk than lattes, and a thin layer of micro-foam, a flat white that’s made … Continue reading The Best Cafes in Perth & Fremantle
