Australia might be a trail blazer, a brave new world on the other side of the planet with vast swathes of beaches, ocean roads, deserts and incredible landscapes just waiting to be plastered all over Instagram! But wait a minute! Australia also has notoriously some of the worst Wi-Fi in the world (Ok, it’s not
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Learning to surf in Australia. Tackling the incredible Queensland waves!
Surfing, the archetypal Aussie pastime, something I tried way back in 2010 on a blistering Newquay beach in freezing waters and something I’ve dreamt of doing again in Australia. The first time on the waves I decided to just rent a board and give it a go, as a skateboarder I figured it wouldn’t be too
Guide to Byron Bay, NSW: The backpacker and surfer mecca of Australia
Byron Bay is a special place, it’s laid back surfer town vibe attracts an alternative crowd and has a youthful backpacker atmosphere that you can’t help but become enchanted by. With miles of incredible beaches, amazing surf, beautiful round the year weather and a relaxed atmosphere, Byron Bay is one of the most incredible places
A 3 day camping trip on Great Ocean Road: The best way to take in this incredible Australian coast
One of the highlights of our year spent in Australia and our 7 months living in Melbourne has to be The Great Ocean Road, an icon of not just Victoria but of Australia and something people travel across the other side of the world to experience. We’ve been lucky that living in Melbourne we’ve been
Exploring the incredible coastline of Noosa. One of Australia’s most amazing coastal walks!
Landing in Brisbane we were keen to head out of the city quickly, not because we don’t like Brisbane, but because we knew the best of what Queensland has to offer exists outside of the city limits. Exploring the Sunshine Coast in our camper van was a dream, a bucket list ambition achieved and had
The most incredible day trips to take from Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is an amazing city, over the 7 months we lived there we completely fell in love with it, so much so we’ve vowed to move there when we decided to settle down! The city itself is the beating heart of Victoria and feels so alive with people, culture and spirit. But one of the
Our pick for the best beaches in the world after 60+ countries!
We have to admit, we’ve never really been beach people! But travelling through South East Asia and Australia we might have just been converted!! We usually head straight for the mountains, trekking through jungles or even exploring a great city, but we’ve always got a little bored on trips to the beach! However, we never
16 FREE & CHEAP things to do in Melbourne. Enjoy this incredible city without spending a cent!
Australia is an expensive country to visit especially if you’ve just arrived from backpacking through Asia! But that shouldn’t put you off. Melbourne is constantly voted as one of the world’s most liveable cities and after 7 months of calling it home we can see why! There’s lots to do here if you have the
How to spend the most incredible day on Mornington Peninsula, from Melbourne
Melbourne is an incredible city, full of life, energy and people! However sometimes you might want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head out into nature. Melbourne is blessed with some incredible landscape within a relatively close distance (I’m talking in Australian terms!). You have the Great Ocean Road, Torquay and
Be Inspired by the Best Places to Eat Ice Cream in Australia
When you think of Australia, what are the first things that spring to mind? If you asked us that question, we’d give you the following list: sun, sea, sand, surfers, and soft and creamy ice cream. That’s why we think our overseas cousins could offer the perfect example if you’re in need of some dessert-worthy
Tips and Advice on renting a Campervan in Australia!
This was a first for us, coming to Australia we knew our methods of travel would change. This vast and expensive land isn’t as easy to get across as the entire continents of Eastern Europe and South East Asia on a shoestring! To see so much of it we would have to get our own
Adelaide, Australia: History, Wineries, Incredible coast line & an amazing vibe!
When we decided to head over to Adelaide from Melbourne, an 8 hour drive, one of the biggest questions was why? It seemed that even most Australian’s had no idea what this off the beaten track state capital had to offer and hardly anyone of the fellow backpackers we met had ventured that way either!
Escaping busy Sydney for the awe inspiring views and serenity of the Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
Sydney is known as a bustling, busy and large metropolis that can be overwhelming and expensive! However, many people don’t realise that just a 2 hour train journey outside of the city is the incredible and expansive Blue Mountains National park. This beautiful area is easily accessible and well developed for visitors no matter what
Coastal walks and amazing beaches around Sydney. Where to escape the city and head to the sea!
Sydney is well known as a large, busy and modern city, but many don’t realise just how many amazing beaches and coastal walks there are around the city. We managed to explore just a small handful of those within range of the cities public transport and discovered some absolutely pristine coastline. It’s that Aussie lifestyle
Sydney, The big, bustling heart of Australia. A guide to visiting on a backpacker budget!
Sydney, the huge metropolis of Australia, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest cities and known to be pretty expensive. Yet thousands of backpackers head here every year to take in the sights and sounds of this landmark filled state capital and they do so on a budget! As one of the many working tourist visa
