Karijini is one of my favorite places I’ve visited in Western Australia. It’s simply magic – beautiful gorges, refreshing spots for swimming, and the classic red dirt of the outback. I ended up spending two extra days here because of a road closure, and I’m so glad I did. If you’re driving through WA or… Read More Epic Things to See and Do in Karijini National Park, Western Australia
I never planned on visiting the Northern Territory when I came to Australia. But when I decided to go for a Lap, the decision was made to go across the Top End – and I’m so glad I did. This part of the country is one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited. I… Read More 24 Phenomenal Places You Can’t Miss in the Top End, Northern Territory
I can’t really believe I’m actually writing this post… 8 years ago today I bought this space on the internet and Away With Maja was created! This year has been one of the biggest yet – it genuinely doesn’t seem real. I created Away With Maja to share my adventures and travel tips, and to… Read More 8 Years of Away With Maja: Blogging Reflections and Business Goals
Kakadu is one of my favorite places I’ve visited in Australia to date. The NT is simply magic, and Kakadu is no exception. There is so much to experience here: incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, Aboriginal history and culture – to name a few. It’s one destination you can’t miss on a trip through the Top End.… Read More What to See in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
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)
The Northern Territory is the most surprising and magical place I’ve visited in Australia so far. I never planned on visiting the NT on my year Down Under, but I’m so glad I did! There is so much to see and do here – and if you time it right, there are some superb swim spots… Read More The Best Swim Spots in the Top End, Northern Territory
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
Cape Tribulation was one of my favorite places on my East Coast road trip. Located in tropical Far North Queensland, this is an unmissable destination in Australia. Discover the epic Daintree Rainforest, swim in refreshing swimming holes, and walk through mangroves on boardwalk trails – Cape Trib has something for everyone. Here are my top… Read More A Travel Guide to Cape Tribulation: Tropical Far North Queensland
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
Far North Queensland in Australia is full of bucket-list destinations. Head slightly inland from the East Coast and you’ll find spectacular natural scenery in the Atherton Tablelands. Give yourself plenty of time around Cairns to make the most of this incredible area! Here’s my complete travel guide for visiting the Atherton Tablelands. Where Are the… Read More The Best Things to See in the Atherton Tablelands, Australia: Waterfalls, Hikes, and More
What a year 2023 has been! I’ve been traveling full-time for almost the entirety of the year. I’ve had the most incredible adventures around Australia, and have loved getting to explore this magical destination. Every year, I write annual recap posts about my top travel experiences, my worst moments, and the best places I went.… Read More The Best Places I Visited in 2023
It’s everyone’s favorite post of the year: all my WORST travel moments of 2023! Overall this year has been a good one, in the fact that I had no major injuries and I’m still alive and healthy. But while the ups have been so good in 2023, the downs were pretty bad. So often, what… Read More My Worst Travel Moments of 2023
Magnetic Island – Maggie, as she’s affectionately called – is a top destination on the East Coast of Australia in Tropical North Queensland. This spectacular island, off the coast of Townsville, is a popular day trip option. But there’s certainly enough to spend a few days here – or even a week or longer! One of… Read More The Best Things to See and Do on Magnetic Island (3-Day Itinerary)
The Whitsundays are one stop you simply cannot miss on a trip up the East Coast of Australia. Home to the supposed most beautiful beach in the world, this group of islands draws in loads of visitors – for good reason. One of the best ways to experience the Whitsundays is on a sailing trip.… Read More Sailing the Whitsundays: What You Need to Know
The Katherine of Aragon Festival takes place during the last weekend of January every year in Peterborough, UK. I’ve been lucky enough to attend the festival in person four times: 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2023. Katherine of Aragon is my favorite person in history, and someone I admire with all my heart – she’s my… Read More What to Know About the Katherine of Aragon Festival in Peterborough
Wow – what a year. 2023 has been full of ups and downs, but I experienced some truly incredible moments this year. I left the UK in mid-February for a quick jaunt through Asia on my way to Australia. And what a time I’ve had the last ~9 months in Australia!! For most of the years… Read More My Top Travel Experiences of 2023
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)
One of my favorite detours away from the East Coast of Australia was to Eungella National Park in Queensland. This national park has so much to offer visitors! Most importantly, it’s one of the best places in Australia to spot a platypus, the elusive, egg-laying mammal that is found only in Australia. If you’re planning… Read More What to See and Do in Eungella National Park, Queensland
The absolute highlight of my time living in Australia has been the five weeks I spent on Great Keppel Island (also called Wop-pa). This is a small island – although it’s the largest of the Keppel island chain – off the East Coast, part of the Capricorn Coast and the very southern part of the… Read More Paradise on Earth: A Travel Guide to Great Keppel Island, Queensland
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
