One of the big 'must-do's' while traveling Australia is the stunning Great Ocean Road, winding along the coast west of Melbourne, home to the famous 12 Apostles and a number of other iconic landmarks. Built by 3000 returned soldiers over…
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Canberra is the capital city of Australia, located between the big city hubs of Sydney to the east and Melbourne to the south. Canberra was chosen to be Australia's capital in 1908 after a nationwide competition allowed towns and cities…
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Sydney is the hub of Australia, nestled on the southeastern coast, and in many ways it reminds me of London. This city is bursting with gems and natural beauty. Sydney is the most populated city in Australia, for good reason.…
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Rose Bay and Watsons Bay are darling little seaside villages with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge. Between the two is an eight km coastal trail passing neighbourhoods, secluded beaches and harbourfront views. Especially worth seeing is the…
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The Blue Mountains National Park is approximately two hours west of Sydney by train, a large and beautiful national park protecting the famous Blue Mountains of New South Wales. The Blue Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and are…
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Royal National Park is the third oldest national park in the world and first in Australia, established in 1879. It was originally named just National Park but renamed after Queen Elizabeth II traveled through it in 1954. Royal National Park is 151…
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I spent the morning wandering around Sydney's harbour, taking in the sights of the famous Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and the Royal Botanical Garden and decided to spend the rest of my day taking on…
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Australia so far has been sunshine, blue skies and white sand. Welcome to Bondi Beach, quite possibly Australia's most famous - and for good reason. Nestled along the coast of Sydney are plenty of beaches offering a gateway to the…
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Oftentimes, flying direct is the most appealing option as you get on the plane in your home country and get off in your destination. However, it turns out that having a layover (or multiple) along the way tends to drastically…
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If you've been keeping up with the blog, you'll know that I bit the bullet and said a temporary goodbye to Canada. I have a plane ticket to Australia leaving tomorrow, a three-month tourist visa and a bucket list that seems…
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January in California is not cold and snow-filled. Rather, a beautiful day of sunshine, clear blue skies, chirping birds and panoramic views over Santa Clara county greeted us as we tackled a two and a half hour hike through some…
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So, you're planning a long-term trip and as a result you've decided that it's silly to keep paying the rent on an empty apartment. Congrats! This is a big step towards freedom to travel as far and as wide as…
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A huge part of traveling - and a crucially important one - is packing. This is the stage where you gather everything you'll be needing while abroad, since you won't have access to your closet every day or your bathroom…
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It's weird to be writing this post. I have always had a dream of one day being able to work full-time as a travel blogger, earning enough money to fund my global dreams and around-the-world adventures. I have read the…
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