• Weekend in Noosa - feature photo - S.S. Mareno shipwreck on the beach on K'gari (Fraser) Island, Queensland, Australia
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    Weekend in Noosa | Australia

    I planned my Australia trip so long ago now that I can’t even remember how I learned about some of the places I decided to visit (besides the obvious ones like Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef). Somewhere along the…

  • Highlights of Brisbane - feature photo - Brisbane city centre skyline seen from the South Bank Parklands
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    Highlights of Brisbane | Australia

    So, technically I’m going to cover Brisbane and Gold Coast in this post, but there’ll definitely be more about the former! Disclaimer: Gold Coast was not my vibe. Anyways, the next part of my Australia trip, after my New South…

  • Sydney to Byron Bay - feature photo - surfers at The Pass in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia
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    Sydney to Byron Bay | Australia

    The East Coast of Australia seems to be the quintessential stomping ground of every backpacker visiting the country. Or at least, every backpacker I met in the many hostels I stayed in. Side note: I’m so over staying in hostels…

  • A Week in Sydney - featured photo - Sydney Opera House on a sunny day seen from The Rocks across the harbour - Australia
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    A Week in Sydney | Australia

    Growing up, there were various iconic monuments around the world that I always saw photos of. Places like the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of China. Places that have been so surreal to get to see in…

  • Great Ocean Road trip - feature photo - road curving around the coast, between a hill and blue ocean - view from Teddy's Lookout, Lorne, Victoria, Australia
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    Great Ocean Road Trip | Australia

    After a busy week of sightseeing and socialising in Melbourne, I was headed out to see more of Victoria for the weekend. The Great Ocean Road is one of the most famous road trips in Australia. Think winding drives, beachside…

  • Highlights of Melbourne - feature photo - Melbourne city centre skyscrapers next to the Yarra River, taken from Southbank - Australia
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    Highlights of Melbourne | Australia

    My time in Melbourne was a whirlwind! After arriving on the Overland Train from Adelaide, I had a work-week in the city, with five afternoons/evenings to explore, before departing again at the weekend. It also turns out I know more…

  • Highlights of Adelaide - feature photo - Adelaide city skyline behind the River Torrens, Australia
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    Highlights of Adelaide | Australia

    After launching into my Australia trip all guns blazing with a weekend on Kangaroo Island, things slowed down again the following week. As with much of my travel in Canada and the USA last year, I’m still working remotely as…

  • A Weekend on Kangaroo Island - feature photo - mob of kangaroos in the wildlife park
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    Weekend on Kangaroo Island | Australia

    It’s time! I’ve arrived! I’m in Australia! Of course, while living in New Zealand and after finishing my Pacific Island trips, I had to visit Oz while I’m on this side of the world. I’m spending just under two months…

  • A Week in Vanuatu - feature photo - low waterfall cascade into a turquoise river surrounded by jungle
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    A Week in Vanuatu

    When I chose which Pacific Islands to visit while living in New Zealand, Vanuatu was high on my list. I only know one other person who has been, a friend from work, who highly recommended it. I knew very little…

  • Highlights of Fiji - feature photo - mountain and coast view seen from the Garden of the Sleeping Giant
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    Highlights of Fiji

    After my adventures in Samoa, I was ready for more Pacific Island exploring while it’s winter in New Zealand. My heart was set on a Vanuatu trip with work, and wouldn’t you know it, there are no direct flights from…