What happens down under in Australia? Do we really ride kangaroos to school?! Nauuurrr we all don’t chuck shrimp on the barbie, and we really don’t see spiders and sharks that often, we promise…
Why travel to Australia? If you love nature, beautiful beaches, unique landscapes, cute animals and a mishmash of cultures, this is your dream location. There’s so much beauty but note that Australia is a bloody huge country, and travelling here can be a adventure.
I lived in Australia for around 20 years of my life and have travelled the country quite extensively, including all states and territories. I’ve lived in the rugged Snowy Mountains (yes there is snow in Australia) in a town called Cooma, then moving to the capital of Canberra for university, and then splitting my time across Sydney and Melbourne while starting my career in the corporate world. As much as I’m a city gal and love the hustle and bustle, I love the great outdoors that Australia has to offer and I get so excited when people plan a trip to visit.
Latest blogs on Australia
Travel Guide: A Local’s Guide to Travelling Australia
So you’ve heard about the snakes, spiders, drop-bears, crocodiles and are thinking Australia might not be the place for you? During my travels I’ve come across so many people who tell me they’ll never travel to Australia because we have too many animals that will fight you, sting you, bite off your leg or poison…
Is Australia Really Worth the Hype? My Raw Ratings
Note the following is my personal perspective only and as always: travel or experiences is influenced by timing, who you meet, luck and generally how you’re feeling at the time. Having lived in Australia for around 20 years, and travelling to a fair chunk of the country (except a lot of Western Australia – RIP…
Itinerary: How to Spend 14 Days on the East Coast of Australia
So you’re looking to travel to Australia? Australia can be a daunting place to travel to due to its remote location and size, not to mention what you’ve probably heard in the news about spiders, sharks, boxing kangaroos and snakes! Australia isn’t so intimidating if planned out correctly and you stick to one region where…
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