Gone are the lush green mountains and the shimmery ocean blues. I’m 1,500km inland and surrounded by earth tones of red, orange, and brown. Singular straight dirt roads crisscross the land as the dry green trees and dust fill my view. I’m in Alice Springs, the town where I’ll begin my Outback adventure. This isContinue reading “Top 5 Outback Moments”
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Wine Tasting in Yarra Valley
Australia is home to more than 60 wine regions throughout the country, several of which are world-renowned for their top quality tastes. One of the Australia’s largest wine regions is located in the great state of Victoria, about an hour outside of bustling Melbourne.
Exploring New Zealand’s North Island
AUCKLAND Auckland was my introduction to New Zealand, and a well-received one at that. This city gets a lot of flack from travelers and Kiwis alike, but I felt it had much to offer, particularly with all of the islands to explore dotting its harbor. I arrived late into the city and settled in, readyContinue reading “Exploring New Zealand’s North Island”
(Mis)Adventures in the South Island, New Zealand
In my opinion, the South Island is significantly more stunning than the North. With the Sounds, Fjords, and Southern Alps, the natural beauty of the South Island cannot be paralleled. Beauty aside, my ten days in the South Island was filled with hits and misses. While I had perfect weather every day, a handful of myContinue reading “(Mis)Adventures in the South Island, New Zealand”
My Kiwi Experience: 3-Weeks in New Zealand
As a newbie to the wonderful world of travel, I will be the first to admit that my knowledge of countries around the world is limited; New Zealand is no exception. I booked my trip two months prior to my departure date, selecting a one-week stint before returning back to Australia. One week! I amContinue reading “My Kiwi Experience: 3-Weeks in New Zealand”
Are Melbourne & New Orleans Sister Cities?
Have you ever stepped into a new city and felt several other cities staring back at you? This is what happened to me during my first week in Melbourne, Australia where I felt a strong connection with a city I’ve called home, New Orleans. Now, to be fair, there are numerous aspects of Melbourne thatContinue reading “Are Melbourne & New Orleans Sister Cities?”
A Love Letter to Sydney
Dear Sydney, We’ve spent four beautiful months together and created memories which I will cherish forever. I’ve hiked your coastal cliffs, sailed your harbors, explored your neighborhoods, wined and dined in your restaurants, viewed your highest points, and tanned on your beaches. I can’t imagine a better place to spend my first few months inContinue reading “A Love Letter to Sydney”
Celebrating NYE in SYD
“There will be over a million people!” “You will need to arrive early and make a day of it.” “Most of the good vantage points are ticketed and will cost at least $150.” “All the free spaces are alcohol-free.” In the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, my head was spinning with information overload. Continue reading “Celebrating NYE in SYD”
How to Speak Aussie
One of the best parts about living in a new country (or even a city sometimes!) is picking up the local lingo. Here in Australia, there’s heaps of fun Aussie slang and slight variations to my American English language. After a short three and a half months in Oz so far, I’ve learned a fewContinue reading “How to Speak Aussie”
A Night Out With Travel Massive
A friend of mine introduced me to Travel Massive before I arrived in Australia. She lives in New York, is a travel blogger (@TheGlobeGetter), and is part of Travel Massive’s New York City chapter. Knowing that I too have a travel blog, she suggested I join the Sydney chapter to meet up and network withContinue reading “A Night Out With Travel Massive”
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