And just like that… my adventure in the Land Down Under finally came to an end. After an incredible 12 months, and completing a solo Lap of Australia, the time came to say goodbye and fly off to New Zealand. The majority of this month was spent on the road, on the last leg of… Read More Australia Budget: Month 12 (March 2024)
Southwestern WA is full of amazing beaches and jaw-dropping coastline. But head away from the coast and you’ll discover atmospheric forests and impressive mountain views – especially in the Stirling Ranges National Park! Bluff Knoll is the highest peak in the Stirling Ranges, at 1099 meters high. If you’re exploring this part of WA and… Read More Bluff Knoll: Hiking the Highest Peak in the Stirling Ranges, Western Australia
One part of southwestern Western Australia you can’t miss is Albany and Torndirrup National Park. It’s definitely one of the best stops on a road trip from Perth to Esperance. The Bald Head Trail is one of the top hikes you can do in the area – it’s one of my favorite hikes I’ve done… Read More Hiking Bald Head in Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia
My year in Australia is truly coming to an end… this is my penultimate monthly budget post! I can’t believe how fast time has gone. It doesn’t seem real – and I definitely wish I had more time Down Under! I spent almost the entire month on the road in Tasmania. I’ve been in Melbourne the… Read More Australia Budget: Month 11 (February 2024)
I honestly can’t believe how fast this year in Australia has gone! Somehow, I’ve been here for 10 whole months. I don’t know what’s more shocking, the fact that I’ve been here so long, or the fact that I’m still living off my savings and haven’t had to work yet! This month has been a… Read More Australia Budget: Month 10 (January 2024)
I’ve been traveling, road tripping, and (wild) camping solo for over a decade altogether. And now I’m driving around Australia on my own! I thought it was about time to share some of my best and most important solo road trip safety tips. Keeping myself safe is my number one priority on my solo trips.… Read More My Top Solo Road Trip Safety Tips
This year, I finally got to live out one of my greatest travel dreams: I took a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the most incredible experience. Here are all the details for how you can do this, too! How to Book Your Scenic Flight I… Read More Ultimate Bucket List: A Scenic Flight Over the Great Barrier Reef
Time flies! I’ve passed 75% of my year Down Under, and have just a few months left here! This month was split into two: road tripping and housesitting. I’ve made it across the southwest coast to Adelaide, and feel so close to finishing my Lap of Australia now. I break down my expenses into four… Read More Australia Budget: Month 9 (December 2023)
This is probably the juiciest post I’ve written in a while, but it’s one that I know everyone is curious about. Over the past few months, I had a couple friends ask me the all-encompassing question: “what’s dating like when you’re traveling and on the road?” So, I figured now was as good a time… Read More What Dating is Actually Like When You’re Traveling
Queensland is full of magnificent beaches and amazing walks, especially on the East Coast. If you’re visiting Agnes Water and the town of 1770, hiking the Red Rock Trail to Red Rock Beach is one thing you can’t miss. Here’s everything you need to know about the hike! Red Rock Trail: Where to Park The… Read More Hiking the Red Rock Trail in Agnes Water & 1770
Somehow, I’m over two-thirds done with my adventure in Australia?! I’m not quite sure how this happened, but wow. This month has been spent in Western Australia, the majority on a three-week house sit in Geraldton on the West Coast. It’s been an insanely productive month for blogging, and – besides the expenses of buying… Read More Australia Budget: Month 8 (November 2023)
Just outside of Brisbane, you’ll find one of the best national parks on the East Coast of Australia. The Glass House Mountains is an incredible area, full of distinct peaks and great walking trails. I spent a few days hiking here on my road trip up the East Coast, and it was so worth it!… Read More The Best Hikes in the Glass House Mountains National Park
Deciding whether or not to buy a car is one of the first big choices a backpacker can make in Australia. There are pros and cons to both sides: a car will obviously give you more freedom for both travel and work, but it is an investment and a lot of money to spend up… Read More A Backpacker’s Guide to Buying a Used Car in Australia
The Gold Coast is a popular holiday destination in Queensland, with pretty beaches, theme parks, and lots of surfing opportunities. But head out of town into the hinterland and you’ll feel like you’re in another world! I spent a few days exploring Springbrook National Park and Lamington National Park in Australia’s Gold Coast Hinterland –… Read More Exploring the Gold Coast Hinterland: Springbrook and Lamington National Parks
Yorkshire is my favorite place on earth, and somewhere that I’m lucky enough to call my permanent home. I have explored so much of this area during my 6+ years here – I know Yorkshire like the back of my hand. I’ve done a lot of hiking over the years – whether it’s exploring the… Read More The Best Walks in Yorkshire
After many years of blogging, I’ve finally created an ultimate travel gift guide. I’ve compiled all my favorite items (available on Amazon) to make your holiday shopping easy this year. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the traveler in your life, this is the post for you. And unlike the gift guides I… Read More My Holiday Travel Gift Guide – Useful AND Affordable Gifts!
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2024! The Blue Mountains National Park quickly became one of my favorite places in Australia. It was the first place I visited outside of Sydney, and I loved it so much that I visited a second time a week later, once I hit the road driving up the East Coast. I returned for… Read More The Best Hikes in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales
What a month it’s been! I’m over halfway with my year in Australia now. And October has been a crazy month in WA and on the West Coast… I rolled my car on 17 October, which meant a very fast change of plans. Without a vehicle, I became homeless twice over, and needed to pivot.… Read More Australia Budget: Month 7 (October 2023)
Somehow, I’ve been in Australia for six months now. My year Down Under is halfway done! I honestly can’t believe how fast time has gone. I feel like I just landed a few weeks ago! I finished off the East Coast of Australia in Cooktown, and headed west, through the outback and into Northern Territory.… Read More Australia Budget: Month 6 (September 2023)
I decided to visit Thailand on my way from the UK to Australia. I was already planning on stopping in Asia to see my best friend in South Korea, so why not add on another new country? I’d dreamed of Thailand for years, and it did not disappoint! I was on a tight budget, as… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Spend 2 Weeks in Thailand?