On Tuesday 27 February we had some great activities planned for us. Our first stop was lunch at the Australian Heritage Hotel. I must admit, the name didn’t ring a bell at first but it turned out to be the oldest pub in Sydney! It’s not just the oldest pub in town but the AustralianContinue reading “Australian Heritage Hotel and Pylon Lookout”
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Making The Most Of The Summer On A Budget
With its vibrant culture, natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere, Sydney is one of Australia’s most popular summer destinations. Although Sydney isn’t known for being particularly budget-friendly, there are plenty of ways to make your dollars go further in Sydney this summer. Beaches and coastal walks[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25137″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”Continue reading “Making The Most Of The Summer On A Budget”
Blue Mountains & Wildlife Park day trip
The Blue Mountains. One of the most legendary places you need to see when you’re travelling Australia. As the new intern at the Work and Travel Company I have already had the chance to visit the Blue Mountains on my second day of work. I repeat: second day! You wouldn’t believe how excited I was!Continue reading “Blue Mountains & Wildlife Park day trip”
Surf Camp Experience
What do people do in Australia? Surfing, of course. The Work and Travel Company gave me the chance to participate in one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life: Surf Camp Australia. Excitement level was so high the night before, I couldn’t sleep properly. Get up Joana, you have a busContinue reading “Surf Camp Experience”
The most Aussie terms ever
Landing in a new country has always meant finding plenty of surprises but I would have never expected to be awed by a completely new use of the English language. The Australian version of the English is a rich tapestry, full of colourful words and phrases which have obvious meanings to the locals, but areContinue reading “The most Aussie terms ever”
Things not to forget when visiting Australia
The land of Sun, sand, surf and bronzed skin and not shrimps but prawns on the barbee. Travelling through Australia and seeing all its beauty in the different types of conditions is hard. But for today’s traveller making sure you leave home with these essentials will definitely set you up for an awesome vacation. HereContinue reading “Things not to forget when visiting Australia”
J-1 Visa Changes May Be In The Near Future
Things are changing. It’s in the news. The media can’t stop talking about it. It’s got a lot of people asking questions. So what is it? It’s President Trump. Love him or hate him, but he’s following through on his promises to change immigration to the USA – and unfortunately, one of these promisesContinue reading “J-1 Visa Changes May Be In The Near Future”
Hump Day – Camels, Dolphins, and Whales, Oh My!
Wednesday. Middle of the week. Get over the “hump”. The weekend’s getting closer – life’s getting better. So why be down? Let’s make the best out of this day! You’re in Australia, and there’s so much to do every day – Wednesday is no exception! You might as well make this hump something fun andContinue reading “Hump Day – Camels, Dolphins, and Whales, Oh My!”
WTC Travel Stories – New Zealand
New Zealand is (seriously) the magical land under down under. You will find nature here that can’t be found anywhere else. There’s glaciers, blue lakes, and endless mountains (it’s also the land of the hobbits). We just love this place and want to share the best of it, so here are the real-life travel experiences ofContinue reading “WTC Travel Stories – New Zealand”
Best Camping Spots in Australia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Camping in Australia is a must that everyone has to try. When you’re camping, you are able to see so many more places and wake up to completely unbeatable views, that you never would see if you stay at a hostel or a hotel. Australia has the most beautiful and varied nature, and to takeContinue reading “Best Camping Spots in Australia”