Australia is one of the most remote countries in the world, and ironically it is also one of the most popular places to visit, especially among backpackers and budget travelers. Because of its location and distance from really anything, not many Americans tend to visit Australia. The flights are long and expensive and when you [...]
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My Favorite Australian Hostels
May 13, 2010 – 9:13 am
Continuing on my post about my favorite New Zealand hostels, it’s time to talk about my favorite hostels in Australia. I’ll continue doing this throughout the year and, at the end of the year, will have a “Best Hostels of 2010” edition. Base St. Kilda (Melbourne) I’ve said in the past that Base is like [...]
Free Stuff to do in Sydney
September 27, 2009 – 12:35 pm
Besides being Australia’s largest city, Sydney is also its most visited. (and, contrary to popular belief, it is not the country’s capital!) Sydney has an incredible variety of attractions and sights to see and, while Sydney can be pricey, its great outdoors, stunning scenery, and a few attractions are free. So when you find yourself [...]
The Saturday City: Sydney
March 7, 2009 – 10:21 am
It’s not often I get awed by man made wonders. I tend to fawn over nature more than I do steel and concrete. Yet I did exactly that when I gazed upon the Sydney Harbor Bridge. My heart skipped a beat. My jaw dropped. I “OOOOed” and “AHHHed.” “Wow.” I said to my friend. It [...]