What with its famous opera house, charismatic neighbourhoods and many beautiful beaches, lots of travellers get stuck in Sydney – many at the end of an east coast road trip. But there are plenty of great opportunities for weekend trips from Sydney that are essential for anyone living in the city – or for travellers or […]
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?
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Living Abroad
25 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Byron Bay as a Backpacker
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It’s been 2 years since I first started living in Byron Bay, and I still think about it like, all the time. Who’s busking down on main beach… who lives in my camping spot now… if there’s one thing in life I’m sure about, it’s that this place will forever have the most lasting impact […]
Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Plan Your Trip
The Best Hotels in Coober Pedy, South Australia
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When you’ve been driving through the outback for hours and hours on end with only the barren landscape and occasional kangaroo for company, you’re pretty happy to reach any kind of destination, trust me. When this destination is a town where everyone lives underground? Well, for me that just adds to the intrigue. Coober Pedy […]
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There isn’t anywhere in the world quite like Darwin. Completely isolated from any other city in Australia, Darwin is synonymous with dramatic weather, crocodiles (they don’t run around the centre, don’t worry!), modern and ancient Aboriginal history, unique surrounding nature and… a lot of drunk backpackers. Even if you don’t want to join in with […]
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I seem to start every blog post I write about Byron Bay by mentioning how I lived in a tent there for five months, so if this is your first time here, hi my name’s Claire and I lived in a tent in Byron Bay for five months. Now that’s out the way, I thought […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Eco Travel, Sustainable Travel
Long Term Tent Camping While Travelling – The Conclusive Guide!
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Are you seeking for a way to make your travels cheaper? Interested in cheap – or even free accomodation? Long term tent camping while travelling was my solution to saving money while living in Australia. I sacrificed on amenities like plug sockets and an attached bathroom – but I gained the freedom of being self-sufficient, […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Protecting Animals, Sustainable Travel
The Best Vegan Restaurants Byron Bay has to Offer
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Sep
Sep
Byron, Byron, Byron…. Did I ever mention I’m in love with this place? From the nightly drum circle, to the views from the lighthouse, to the atmosphere at the Arts Factory hostel where I lived in a tent for 5 months – Byron Bay has a very special place in my heart. Eateries line the […]
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I don’t think it’s any secret how much I love Byron Bay. The place changed my life, it was exactly what I needed at that point of my journey, and it put me in great stead for everything to come. I always recommend people visiting Byron Bay to stay as long as possible – although […]
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Brisbane is often considered as the getaway to Queensland. It’s true that it’s an exciting Australian region to explore. Brisbane is the start and terminus for a lot of road trips, including the Brisbane to Sydney road trip. But don’t be in a hurry to leave the capital city behind you. If you have time […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Road Trip Itineraries
Road Trip in Australia: An Itinerary for the Whole Country!
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G’day mates, I’m here to take you on a 6 month long road trip in Australia. Well, I’m not actually taking you (although maybe I’ll get the chance to do guided road trips around this beautiful country at some point, watch this space!), but, with this 6 month itinerary for the ultimate Australian road trip, […]