Wondering when is the best time to visit Australia? Here is my comprehensive guide! Australia is an amazing country, and I think any eager traveler should definitely visit. But planning a trip to Australia can be confusing, simply because the country is so huge. Australia is a continent as well as a country. It is …
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The ultimate guide to Australian slang, written by an American living in Australia. Australian slang is world-famous. It's one of the few things I knew about Australia before actually coming here. As someone who grew up far away from Australia and never knew anyone from here for most of my life, these were the things …
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7 volunteer opportunities around the world, perfect for open-minded and adventurous budget travelers. If you've browsed through my blog before, you'll know that I am a huge fan of volunteering abroad. It is an amazing way to experience different cultures, learn new skills, meet lovely people, and save money while traveling. I've written a few …
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A list of some fun things to do in Brisbane city, the sunny capital of Queensland. No trip to the massive, sunny Australian state of Queensland would be complete without stopping in Brisbane. Founded in 1825, Brisbane is full of history and is the third-largest city in Australia. Though Brisbane is a big city, it …
The best Australian foods to try while traveling in the Land Down Under. Australia is an incredible country, but it is not famous for its food. So what do Australians eat??? Many local favorites are just adaptations of British food, and the climate and landscape varies so much around Australia that it's hard to have …
This east coast Australia road trip guide will include 14 amazing places to stop and some general travel tips! Australia’s east coast is the perfect place for beach-lovers to complete an epic road trip. Silky white sand and clear blue waters line pretty much the entire east coast, with dense forests and hills framing the …
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The ultimate guide to the Australia Working Holiday Visa, including basic information needed to apply and some helpful tips for living over here. Australia, the "Land Down Under", is a land of picturesque beaches, lush rainforests and vast deserts. Home to intriguing accents, famous landmarks, exotic animals, lazy surf towns and ancient aboriginal mysteries. It’s …
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What farm work in Australia is really like. This is my story of working on an apple farm in Australia in hopes of getting a second-year visa. For the last 42 days, I’ve been employed as an apple picker at Snowman Orchard in Thulimbah, Queensland. And yes, I have been counting the days, as each …
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The best things to do in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Queensland is called Australia's "Sunshine State" with good reason. This massive state covering the north-eastern section of Australia is known for its warm, welcoming climate and its lush natural beauty. For those seeking tropical weather and some of the planet's oldest, most impressive nature, visit …
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My experience living and working in the world's oldest rainforest. For the last month, I’ve been living right in the midst of the oldest tropical rainforest on the planet. The Daintree Rainforest, located in the far north of Queensland, Australia, is estimated to be over 125 million years old. All the wild nature here appears …