I’ve been to most of Australia’s major cities on trips in the past, but one city that I hadn’t been to was Perth, so this time round I flew over to Western Australia to visit friends and see what the city has to offer. Perth city is pretty compact and easy to walk around, with …
If you plan to visit Australia, Western Australia has some incredible scenery and beautiful beaches. The region is full of blue skies, beautiful landscapes, and ancient cultures to explore. It also features some of the country’s best cuisine and a number of wineries for visitors to check out along the way. One of the highlights is …
Rottnest Island Day Trip from Perth, Western Australia Read More »
My first ever solo backpacking experience was to Australia. I spent a total of 6 weeks traveling up the east coast from Sydney to Cairns, then flew to Alice Springs for a 3-day Uluru Tour. From there I flew to Melbourne for the Grand Prix, then I continued my adventures in New Zealand. For …
My first ever solo trip was to Australia and it turned out to be such a life changing experience with so many great moments I’ll never forget. I was feeling a bit nervous on the flight but as soon as I landed, all my fears melted away. Australia is very well set up for backpacking …
16 Best Things to Do on the East Coast of Australia Read More »
I’ve seen a lot of beaches on my travels, but the beaches in Australia never fail to amaze me. While visiting Western Australia my friend took me down to Margaret River for the night and we stopped for a swim at beautiful Contos Beach, near Boranup. This is definitely one of the best beaches I’ve …
Contos Beach Margaret River: How’s This For a Beach?! Read More »
I’ve driven the Great Ocean Road twice, and it’s still one of my favourite parts of Australia. The first time I hired a van in Melbourne and drove to Port Campbell and back in just under three days. The second time I was taking part in the World Nomads Vantastic Road Trip, so I drove …
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My first ever big solo trip was to Australia when I was 21. I visited Lagos Portugal for a vacation with my friend and while I was there I met lots of Aussies who told me I should pay a visit to the Land Down Under. Since I’d just left university and wasn’t sure what …
A popular attraction on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia is the Peninsula Hot Springs, where natural hot mineral waters flow from deep underground into pools and private baths. The hot springs are a 90-minute drive from Melbourne and are a great place to visit if you fancy a quick pampering getaway. Since I was staying …
Yinga Massage & Bathing at Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia Read More »
One of the biggest things that usually prevents people from visiting Australia is the very long flight time and the cost of the flight to get there. A direct flight from London to Perth takes 16 hours 45 minutes, while non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Sydney take roughly 15 hours. If you want to …
