Visiting the Great Barrier Reef has always been high on my wishlist. I think my passion ignited from watching Sabrina Down Under when I was 7. My parents are currently over visiting us in Australia, and we decided to wait until now to visit the Reef, so we could enjoy it together.
Cheese and wine at the Regional Flavours Festival in Brisbane
Being from the UK, the idea of an outdoor festival in winter doesn’t sound too appealing. But one of the many wonderful things about…
Taking the plunge: skydiving in the Whitsundays
You know the famous JUST DO IT video of Shia LaBeouf? Yeah, those words of wisdom were just what I needed before skydiving 14,000…
Swimming with sharks and stingrays | QLD
It was always high on my bucket list, James more so than me. As long as I’ve known him he’s talked about swimming with…
The best of the Gold Coast: a thriving coffee culture meets epic national parks
When I was sixteen I went on holiday to Los Angeles with my best friend. Everything I imagined before we got there was based…
Brunching and hiking in Brisbane
How can you get lost in a city these days? With all the technology like Google Maps you would think it was near impossible.…
One year in Australia: 12 months in a nutshell
If someone asked me a year ago, “What will you do during your first year travelling Australia?” My answer would have been short. Truth be…
Not your usual Australia road trip -The Snowy Mountains to Port Macquarie
If you’re planning a road trip around Australia, I would highly recommend driving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. There are a couple of…
A first timers guide to Melbourne: where to go and what to see
Prior to arriving in Melbourne we had heard all good things; the culture, the social life, the street art, etc. It took us about…
Getting started on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia: What you need to know
When I quit my job and jetted off to the land down under, preparing for the trip seemed like a daunting thought. There seemed…