Australia
Australia the country with everything. Long drives, coastal towns, and landscapes as varied as they come. In this section, I share the places I explored, the experiences that stood out, and the things I learned along the way — from slow travel moments to practical tips I picked up on the road.
Mixed Dorms vs Female Dorms in Australia: Which Should Solo Female Travellers Choose?
When I first arrived in Australia, I didn’t think twice about booking mixed dorms. I’d stayed in hostels before, they were usually the cheapest option, and when you’re backpacking on a budget every dollar counts. Female-only dorms were often a little more expensive, so I convinced myself it wasn’t worth paying extra. After spending nearly…
Sailing the Whitsundays: What Happened When Our Boat Broke Down (And Why It Led to the Best Experience of My Trip)
On the second night of my Whitsundays sailing tour, my friend (who I’d met in Cairns week 2 into my 2 month trip) and I were lying in hammocks on the deck of a boat somewhere in the middle of the Coral Sea, no phone signal, no noise except the water, looking up at more…
Tips for Backpacking Australia Alone: Everything I Wish I’d Known Before I Went
I solo backpacked Australia for nearly two months and it taught me more about independent travel than anywhere else I’ve been. It also threw things at me I wasn’t prepared for — financially, socially, logistically — in ways that Southeast Asia simply didn’t. I’ve already written honestly about what solo backpacking Australia actually felt like…
The Best eSIM for Australia (After 2 Months of Testing): SimLocal Review
If you’re travelling Australia and trying to work out which eSIM actually works, I’ll save you some time: coverage matters more here than anywhere else I’ve travelled. I spent two months travelling around Australia and used SimLocal the entire time. I chose it for one specific reason — it was the only eSIM I could find that used both the Telstra and Optus…
Drop Bear Adventures 3D2N K’gari Tour Review: My Honest Experience
If you’re travelling the east coast of Australia, chances are K’gari is already on your list. It’s often described as the highlight (I discuss whether it actually was here) but choosing the right tour company makes all the difference. I did the 3 day, 2 night K’gari tour with Drop Bear Adventures, and this is my honest…
Backpacking the East Coast of Australia: Was A K’gari Tour Really the Highlight of My Trip?
Everyone says that when you travel the east coast of Australia, a K’gari tour is the highlight. The one thing you’ll look back on and say, that was it. So when my 3 day, 2 night K’gari tour with Drop Bear Adventures finally came around, it felt like a big moment — the moment I found out whether…
East Coast Australia Hostel Reviews: What’s Actually Worth Booking
If you’re backpacking Australia’s East Coast, choosing the right hostel can literally make or break your trip. After travelling from Melbourne up to Cairns and back south all the way to Sydney through Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Magnetic Island, I stayed in a LOT of hostels — some lived up to the hype……
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