It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every single animal in Australia in possession of a good self-defence mechanism must want to end your life. In other words, everything in Australia is trying to kill you! From the spiders to the sharks, the snakes to the stingers, the crocs to the cassowaries, almost any living creature […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Travel Stories, Travel Tips
Catching the Couch Waves: Why I’m Glad I Couchsurfed
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Dec
Dec
Why I’m Glad I Couchsurfed Whilst most people head to Noosa, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to ride the brilliant waves, I headed there straight from Fraser Island to try out a slightly different type of surfing, that of the couch variety and I’m so glad I did. With my budget backpacker ear permanently fixed […]
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Dec
Dec
I’m a firm believer that spending money on travel makes you richer in all sorts of ways. We’ve all met people who say, “I wish I could go travelling, but I don’t have enough money,” and we all get bored of hearing it too! So, in honour of those folk, I’ve prepared some handy […]
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Dec
Dec
“Emu valley? Why it’s just up the road,” says the man in a classic, slow drawl. “Just keep going and you can’t miss it,” he continues, arm pointing towards the horizon, a wry smile on his face. “Excellent. Just up the road? It can’t be far then”, we thank the smiling local. Little did […]
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Dec
Dec
Applying for your Australian Working Holiday Visa and already have a sneaky suspicion that you’re going to want to stay Down Under longer? Don’t fret, advice is on hand about how to extend your 1 year Working Holiday Visa from someone whose already done it! If you’re anything like me, then you may have had […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re off on an Australian adventure, then be prepared that backpacking out here isn’t the intrepid voyage of discovery it once was! Sometimes it can feel like every man and his campervan are shuttling between the same attractions. While this has some undeniable social advantages, you’re probably more likely to remember the times […]