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The Real OZ Experience
It was the third time the bus broke down. Somewhere right outside a small mining community in Western Australia, our bus had enough and it wanted us to know. So with an explosion and plume of smoke,...
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Sailing the Whitsundays
Located off Airlie Beach on Australia’s east coast, the Whitsunday Islands are a popular destination for travelers. Every backpacker who travels up the east coast takes a cruise through the Whitsunday...
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The Cost of Traveling Australia
Everyone always has sticker shock when they get to Australia. They see how much things cost and their jaw drops. Heck, even Australians get sticker shock and they live there. Travelers go through their...
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How to Get Around OZ Cheaply
With Australia being over 7 million square kilometers, it takes a long time to get around the country. With such large distances to cover, it’s no wonder that few people end up traveling the whole...
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My Favorite Australian Hostels
Continuing on my post about my favorite New Zealand hostels, it’s time to talk about my favorite hostels in Australia. I’ll continue doing this throughout the year and, at the end of the year, will...
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Interestingly Weird Facts About Australia
I’m currently in Australia and the land down under is a land of extremes with lush tropical jungles on one coast and barren desert on another. There are deadly spiders and snakes but also cute koalas...
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My Beach Paradise
We all have our own version of The Beach: that spot in the world where all is perfect and all is paradise. I found my version of the beach back in 2007. It’s a small town in Western Australia called...
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Ten Reasons to Visit Australia
Australia is one of the most remote countries in the world, and ironically it is also one of the most popular places to visit, especially among backpackers and budget travelers. Because of its location...
View ArticleDiving the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best dive sites in the world. Running up and down Queensland’s east coast in Australia, there are tons of fish to see as well as beautiful, vibrant coral dotting. I...
View ArticleOff Roading on Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located in Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest sand island. Moreover, it’s one of those “must sees” on Australia’s east coast travel trail. The majority of people who visit do...
View ArticleConquering My Fear of Heights
I hate heights. SERIOUSLY hate heights, which is ironic considering how often I fly. Any bump in the air and I grab onto the seat like Paris Hilton grabs onto bags of cocaine. I won’t even go near...
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My 18 Favorite Things to Do in Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the funkiest cities in Australia. From its cool architecture to its robust art scene with hip cafés and music, Melbourne is often considered the culture capital of Australia. Its...
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13 Ways to Explore Sydney on a Budget
As my friends and I drank wine in the shadow of the Opera House, I couldn’t help but be happy – I was back in Sydney for the first time in five years and I was here for over two weeks! “Shall we go...
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My 15 Favorite Things to Do in Sydney
The first time I was in Sydney (all the way back in 2007), I spent most of my days sitting in the botanical gardens, reading a book and looking at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. For so long I had...
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The Real Oz Experience: Stuck in the Outback
Updated: 01/09/2018 | January 9th, 2018 Years ago, on my first visit to Australia, I took a backpacker bus from Perth to Broome. Backpacker buses in Australia are designed to take backpackers around...
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How Much Does a Trip to Australia Cost? (2019 Edition)
Updated: 1/17/2019 | January 17th, 2019 Everyone has sticker shock when they get to Australia. They see how much things cost, and their jaws drop. Heck, even Australians get sticker shock, and they...
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How to Get Around Australia on the Cheap
Updated: 1/5/2019 | January 5th, 2019 With Australia being over seven million square kilometers, it takes a long time to get around the country. Considering the large distances, it’s no wonder few...
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10 Reasons to Visit Australia in 2019
Updated: 12/16/18 | December 16th, 2018 Australia is one of the most remote countries in the world and, ironically, one of the most popular places to visit, especially among backpackers and budget...
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My Top 9 Favorite Hostels in Australia in 2019
Updated: 1/10/2019 | January 10th, 2019 I love Australia. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world. I’ve been going there for over a decade and have crossed the country more times than I’ve...
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My 15 Favorite Things to Do in Sydney
Updated: 10/28/2018 | October 28th, 2018 The first time I went to Sydney (all the way back in 2007), I spent most of my days sitting in the botanical gardens, reading a book, and looking at the Opera...
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