Pros and cons of living in Australia, compared to my home country, the USA. For those who don't know, I came to Australia because I fell in love with an Australian guy in Costa Rica in 2017. My travel-obsessed self saw this as the perfect opportunity to get a Working Holiday Visa and go live …
The 8 best tips for visiting Sydney's Figure Eight Pools in the Royal National Park. Located in Sydney's Royal National Park are the Figure Eight Pools. These all-natural and perfectly symmetrical pools are famous among tourists and Instagrammers. Among local Aussies, the Figure Eight Pools are famous for being quite dangerous and risky. A few …
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15 of the best day trips from Sydney, Australia. Sydney may be the most famous city in Australia. From the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge, to the fun beaches of Bondi and Manly, Sydney has so much to offer. But if you’re staying in Sydney for longer than a few days, you may …
For those wondering about the cost of living in Australia, I’m here to answer all your questions from my own personal experience! When I came to Australia 1.5 years ago, I realized something incredible. Living in Australia is affordable! Australia is known for being such an expensive country. When I arrived, I had mentally braced …
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Why a work exchange is the cheapest way to travel! Including the best organizations for work exchange, and some tips for volunteering abroad. One of the questions I encounter often among young people is "How do you afford to travel?" Others include "What is the cheapest way to travel?" or "What the heck is a …
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Thoughts on travel insurance from a budget traveler who never thought she would need it...until she did. Travel insurance. What's the deal? Do you really need it? How much is it? What kind should I get? I put off answering these questions for years. I've been traveling consistently since 2015 and it wasn't until 2019 …
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A list of 35 free things to do in London, a city that is notorious for being expensive! Important announcement for all budget travelers: London does not have to be expensive!! There are so many amazing free things to do in London that you barely have to spend money at all to enjoy the city. …
18 of the best things to do on the Isle of Skye, a stunning island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Out of all the Scottish islands (there are hundreds of them!), the Isle of Skye may get the most attention. It's jagged mountain peaks, sapphire freshwater rivers, and overall rugged natural landscape has become …
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My experience doing a work exchange in Peru with Worldpackers. My work exchange in Peru was a few years ago, but I never really explained how I was able to live in Cusco for free for one month. So today, I'm going to share my story! As a hardcore budget traveler, I am always looking …
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African Safari in South Africa: my best photos and memories. Before getting into my photos, I just want to paint a picture of what it's like to be on an African Safari. The four-wheel-drive bounds along the dirt path, dodging potholes and boulders along the way. We all jolt around in our seats, but the …