Tag Archives: Australia

Why I Think the Great Ocean Road is Overrated

The Great Ocean Road is Overrated

  I think the Great Ocean Road is overrated. I’m sorry, but there it is. It’s an opinion, not a fact. And, for better or worse, I’m entitled to it! This is not a hate campaign, I didn’t detest the Great Ocean Road and I’m not saying you should never go, but for me it just […]

The Weird and Wonderful World of Coober Pedy

Weird and Wonderful World of Coober Pedy

  Related Posts Complete Central Australia Road Trip Itinerary How to Visit Uluru Cheaply The 10 Best Free Things To Do in Darwin This page contains affiliate links meaning Big World Small Pockets may receive a small commission on any purchases at no extra cost to you. “Now remember you’re going to see nothing but […]

Everything in Australia is Trying to Kill You

Everything in Australia is Trying to Kill You

  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 […]

Catching the Couch Waves: Why I’m Glad I Couchsurfed

Why I'm Glad I Couchsurfed

  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 […]

Fraser Island Camping Adventure

Adventure on Fraser Island

  “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 […]

How to Extend your 1 Year Australian Working Holiday Visa

Extend your 1 Year Working Holiday Visa

  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 […]