Category Archives: Australia

That mysterious island at the bottom of the world has been where I’ve spent most of my travel time over the last few years. Australia’s a special place, and I’d recommend anyone travel there. Thecountry’s got it all; rainforest, desert, ancient Aboriginal sites, modern cities, beaches, scorching heat and even ski slopes. And I haven’t even started on the laid-back lifestyle, the coffee, and the road trips. There’s so many incredible reasons to visit Australia. Shall we begin?

3 Days in Sydney Itinerary

About 16 times a day, I find myself wondering why did I ever leave Australia?.  Then I quickly remember it was for the very simple reason that my visa ran out. But that doesn’t stop me daydreaming about still being there, driving around in my Subaru Forester and heading to a new beach every day […]

Hobart on a Budget: How to Save Big When Visiting Tasmaina

The natural scenic beauty of Hobart attracts many travellers, but like any island destination where you are somewhat of a captive tourist, it’s not the cheapest holiday you can find. Still, with so much to see and do, Hobart is well worth a visit and it can be done on a budget. Plan Your Holiday […]

What to Do in Cairns (and surrounds!)

The tropical city of Cairns is top on a lot of people’s Australia road trip itineraries. Tropical North Queensland is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of Australia, and Cairns, with its many amenities and beautiful esplanade, is a great base to enjoy the region. But you might be wondering exactly what to […]

3 Days in Adelaide Itinerary

Beautiful Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, and somewhere that’s not necessarily top of everyone’s Australia itinerary. Many people favour the cities of Melbourne and Sydney, or the hotspots of the East Coast; and while these places are great, there are plenty of other spots in Australia that are well worth visiting – Adelaide […]

Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Car in Australia

Even though I’m a huge public transport advocate, having taken trains all over the world, there are some countries where you really need your own wheels to get around; Australia being one of them. Many long-term travelers to Australia opt to buy their own cars, so they can experience one of the country’s best road […]

Nature Lovers’ Best Things to do in Tasmania

Tasmania is special. For many, it may seem to be the ends of the earth but in reality, it is one of the best places to seek adventure. Tasmania is an ideal place for all nature lovers. If you love to engage yourself in various outdoor activities then Tassie is the perfect holiday destination for […]

12 Things That Every Backpacker in Australia Should Know

This ain’t my first time writing posts about backpacking Australia. I’ve got budget travel guides, road trip itineraries, and so much more on the Australia section of my website. But if you’re just about to leave Australia, you might have less of a use for these Australia travel guides, and just be wanting something to […]

What To Do On The Great Ocean Road

When the after dinner conversation turns to great road trips of the world, Australia’s Great Ocean Road almost always gets a mention. And so it should. It’s not just another road trip, but a full-on sensory experience that embraces stunning ocean scenery, beautiful little towns that have a charm all their own and the friendly […]

Things To Do On Your Darwin Layover: One Day in Darwin

Sitting at just over 1000 miles from Bali, it’s no surprise that Darwin is many people’s first point of call in Australia. Some travellers stop there for a while, while others scoot on through to the bigger, livelier cities of Sydney and Melbourne. In fact, many people think that there aren’t many things to do […]