When you are out travelling, it’s important to know the best places to eat and where to sleep and most important, how to find wherever you are going! Here we’ve listed the 17 best and most helpful travel Apps that make you a real travel pro “down under”, with Australia’s best backpacker apps! Rome 2 Rio,Continue reading “17 useful apps for backpackers!”
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10 amazing & free things to do in Sydney
Sydney is one of the world’s most expensive cities, and if you are traveling on a tight budget and still want to experience as much as possible, you can actually do amazing things for free. Below we have listed 10 amazing things you can do in Sydney that are completely free-of-charge! 1. Royal Botanic Gardens LocatedContinue reading “10 amazing & free things to do in Sydney”
10 Reasons To Book a Trip to Tasmania
Tasmania (or “Tassie” in local-speak), is one of those magical places that truly has it all. You’ll find natural wonders abound, with rugged mountains, beautiful beaches and lush forests; a nature-lover’s dream come true. If you ever manage to set your foot on this Southern Australian Island, we can pretty much guarantee you will haveContinue reading “10 Reasons To Book a Trip to Tasmania”
Farewell Sydney, from beautiful Watson’s Bay
Sydney has never stopped surprising me, there is just so much to see and do in this city, it feels endless – you never get bored! My last trip during my internship at WTC was to the beautiful Watson’s Bay – what a great way to finish this trip to Australia! The unique suburb Watson’sContinue reading “Farewell Sydney, from beautiful Watson’s Bay”
Home and Away in Palm Beach
Recently, I was lucky enough to get a chance to go to Palm Beach, also called the “Jewel of the Northern Beaches”. Palm Beach is the northernmost of Sydney’s beach suburbs, and this place is pure paradise! The beautiful beach and suburb is about 28 kilometers from Manly and less than an hour drive from theContinue reading “Home and Away in Palm Beach”
42 Degrees and a Few Glasses of Wine
It was already over 30 degrees Celsius when I got to the YHA pick up location at 7.15 am. And it was predicted to be about 42 degrees in the Hunter Valley today. What would be better than relaxing at an exclusive wine tasting tour this particular day? Not many people would say no toContinue reading “42 Degrees and a Few Glasses of Wine”
Why hike it when you can bike it?
The great thing about Sydney is that there is so much to see and do, it seems endless! And what could be more amazing than experiencing beautiful Sydney by riding a bike through it! (it’s such a nice change from public transport, buses and taxis too) I highly recommend this tour as it’s such aContinue reading “Why hike it when you can bike it?”
Buying Travel Actually Makes You Richer
Captain James Cook was about 19 years older than me when he first discovered Australia. I was 23 years old, and pretty much didn’t know what to do with my life so I booked a flight to Australia ‘the land down under’ and applied for a Working Holiday Visa. People told me that Australia wouldContinue reading “Buying Travel Actually Makes You Richer”
Aussie Coffee…
Coffee is an Art Taken to a Whole New Level in Australia This may sound ridiculous, but I get extremely excited about having a cappuccino every morning here in Australia… and sometimes I let myself have another in the afternoon too, if I really want to indulge. Back in America, I never chose toContinue reading “Aussie Coffee…”
New Path, Same Feet
Being new to Sydney, I want to see and do as many different things as I can, and there are endless places to explore. But at the same time, having somewhat of a routine helps me feel more comfortable and makes the adjustment of living in a new city much easier. I have learned thatContinue reading “New Path, Same Feet”