• 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…

  • A Week in Samoa - feature photo - palm trees over white sand Vavau beach and a small tree-covered peninsula
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    A Week in Samoa

    I’m escaping the New Zealand winter! I knew I wanted to visit some Pacific Islands while I’m on this side of the world and winter seemed like the perfect time of year for it. This is my first time leaving…

  • A Week in Northland road trip - feature photo - Spirit Bay & tree at Cape Reinga
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    A Week in Northland | New Zealand

    After several long weekend trips around New Zealand’s North Island, including Tauranga, Taupō and Taranaki, my next adventure took me further and for longer. Trying to escape the impending winter weather in Wellington, I headed as far north as I…