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100 Places I Backpacked Through That You’ve Never Heard Of, in Australia🇦🇺

“We may never meet again so shed your skin and let’s get started” – Hunters And Collectors. Firstly, this article has taken a fair bit of work over the years and I’m finally getting it published over 4 years since I left Australia behind! Secondly of course I’m probably wrong and you might have heard Read more about 100 Places I Backpacked Through That You’ve Never Heard Of, in Australia🇦🇺[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Top 5 Food Experiences in New Zealand

It’s been a shocking eight years since my first trip to New Zealand and even five years since my second trip so the notebook still clogs up a list of 30 something posts still unwritten about this country of islands! I thought I’d get my food adventures in NZ typed up today and whacked into a Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Top 5 Food Experiences in New Zealand[…]

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The Day I…Worked in Two Continents Within 24 Hours

Before I tell the story of the day I worked in 2 continents within 24 hours, let me tell you that I know this isn’t cool, or rare, or unique, or even special. I’m aware of that – every day of the week people work in 2continents sometimes even 3…think of the man who has Read more about The Day I…Worked in Two Continents Within 24 Hours[…]

Backpacking in New Zealand: Larnach Castle New Zealand’s Only ‘Castle’

New Zealand’s ONLY Castle apparently is Larnach Castle, on the Otago Peninsula near Dunedin. I was aware that it probably wouldn’t be that old, given the fact that New Zealand itself is a relatively new country, but on arrival in Dunedin I booked myself on a tour out to it. I booked the tour from Read more about Backpacking in New Zealand: Larnach Castle New Zealand’s Only ‘Castle’[…]

Exploring Historic Hobart, Tasmania, Australia at Your Own Pace

My Tasmanian Adventures have been documented on here enough times, but I never quite gave an overview of the historic capital, Hobart, despite passing through its waters 5 times and spending at least a week there back in 2010. Having been founded way back in 1804, Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia. Also Read more about Exploring Historic Hobart, Tasmania, Australia at Your Own Pace[…]

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Australia Tips: Visiting the Enchanting Land Down Under

The sixth largest country in the world, Australia is home to an ecosystem that is unique only to this part of the world. The medley of deserts, reefs, mountains, forests, beaches and multicultural cities make it one of the most sought after destinations in the world. I spent a year and a half in the Read more about Australia Tips: Visiting the Enchanting Land Down Under[…]

Fiji Islands: White Sand, tranquil beaches and Much More

The ‘soft coral capital of the world’, Fiji Islands is a dream destination for travellers seeking an unexplored locale with an array of attractions. An archipelago of 332 islands and situated in the South Pacific – a large chunk of this locale remains unexplored. Vanua Levu and Viti Levu are the two major islands of Read more about Fiji Islands: White Sand, tranquil beaches and Much More[…]

Backpacking in Australia: My Top 5 Memories from Melbourne

It’s a while since I have reflected on backpacking in Australia and my crazy life down under, which began almost 5 years ago now, crazy!! On my first Working Holiday Visa I ended up passing through Melbourne twice and again on my second Working Holiday Visa , so 3 times during my 18 months living in Read more about Backpacking in Australia: My Top 5 Memories from Melbourne[…]