It seems as though Brisbane has always been a transition spot for me and my travels in Australia. A city I would stay in for one night before heading somewhere else, or catching a flight to a new destination. I have never had the chance to fully experience what Brisbane offers as a city. After... Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced the feeling when your cheeks start to sting because you have been smiling for so long? When it feels like someone has attached a string to each cheek and is yanking them in each direction that you physically can’t stop smiling. Well, I have and most recently I experienced this on... Continue Reading →
It’s time to tune in my inner Park Ranger and head north to the tropical land of Cairns, Queensland. After meeting up with Astra Limousines outside of the Sydney Central YHA, I was straight to the airport to pick up my 8.55am flight to Cairns. When I arrived, I checked in, crossed my fingers my... Continue Reading →
It’s been quite the busy couple days in the land down under. I’ve been all over the place, from surfing to bridge climbing to bar tours, bike tours and concerts. Experiencing everything that makes Sydney special has been the goal, and I can now see why the “Best Jobs” job as a Chief Funster is... Continue Reading →
I think I am finally getting over the jetlag. I always think that I am superwomen and will beat the jetlag… but it never happens. I have been hitting the wall at around 9:30pm and waking up at 6am more energized than the energizer bunny. Truth be told, it has not been fun and I’m... Continue Reading →
What are two of my favourite things to do in life other than travelling and exploring? Exercising and going out, so it seems fitting that today I would be exploring Sydney by bike and by booze. As I awoke to the sight of the Sydney Opera House from my accommodation at the Sydney Harbour YHA,... Continue Reading →
With a wide abundance of attractions in Sydney so close in proximity to the Sydney Harbour YHA, everything is accessible by foot. As 2.15pm strikes, it was time to head down Cumberland Street to the entrance of the my first activity in Australia, the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb. The Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb first opened in 1998,... Continue Reading →
A life-changing experience. A fresh start. Something that everyone should consider.
Over the last month I have been closely following the "Best Jobs in the World" contest offered by Tourism Australia. I have been extremely impressed by the quality of work by each of the competitors. When looking back at my experience in the "Best Jobs" campaign, my contest definitely wasn't as big, but I know... Continue Reading →
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