When you picture Sydney, chances are you envision the opera house, Harbour Bridge, or gorgeous beaches. Not too many first time visitors are drawn to the city for its hiking trails. Sydneysiders will tell you otherwise though- there are dozens of walking and hiking trails in Sydney, and the area around the city. And, many … Continue reading 3 Can’t Miss Coastal Walks in Sydney
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Checking Off a Major Bucket List Item: Diving the Great Barrier Reef
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
An Afternoon in Aussie Paradise: Exploring the Best of Noosa
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
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 Everything to Know About Visiting Australia’s Hidden Gem, Byron Bay
The Best of Byron’s Bohemian Cafes
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
The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Best of The Great Ocean Road on a Day Trip from Melbourne
Australia's Great Ocean Road is home to heart-stoppingly gorgeous coastlines, thundering waterfalls, and lush rainforests. A long stretch of southern coastline, the Great Ocean Road begins about an hour outside of Melbourne and continues through the bottom of the state. Perhaps the best part of the Great Ocean Road (GOR)? It's completely feasible to visit … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Best of The Great Ocean Road on a Day Trip from Melbourne
The Ultimate Guide to 7 Days Road Tripping Western Australia
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
A Day Exploring Rottnest Island: Turquoise Sea, Cute Quokkas, and Beautiful Beaches
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
Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
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
10 Tips for Travelling Safely During COVID
There are two things that should be said before anything else in this post. First, I'm a firm believer everyone should be following the advice of their governments, and leading health organisations. As well as, taking cues from countries that are faring the pandemic better than others. Following the advice of your government means this … Continue reading 10 Tips for Travelling Safely During COVID