Australia is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It’s known as a major backpacking, camping, road tripping, and diving destination. Backpacking Australia is considered a “must do” for backpackers. It’s a central highlight on the round-the-world trail. I started coming to Australia in 2008 as a backpacker. It hooked me and, […]
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How to Get Around Australia on the Cheap
With Australia being over 7 million square kilometers, it takes a long time to get around the country. These large distances can lead to high transportation costs, and it can often be hard to travel around the country cheaply. Here’s a look at 5 ways to travel around Australia cheaply.
How Much Does a Trip to Australia Cost?
Don’t be unpleasantly surprised by the high prices in Australia. Here is a breakdown of costs to expect, and some tips on how to save while traveling.
10 Reasons to Visit Australia
Updated: 8/8/22 | August 8th, 2022 Australia is one of the most remote countries in the world and, ironically, one of the most popular places to visit — especially among backpackers. Because of its distance from the United States, not many Americans tend to visit Australia. The flights are long and expensive, and when you […]
The No-Nonsense Guide to Data Security for Travelers
Last Updated: 10/4/22 | October 4th, 2022 Data security might sound like a daunting (and boring) subject, but it’s one every traveler needs to be familiar with. In this guest post, Dave Dean from Too Many Adapters shares his tips and advice on how to keep your data safe while you’re traveling the world. If […]
Sydney Travel Guide
Sydney is a cosmopolitan city surrounded by stunning beaches, iconic architecture, and acclaimed wine regions. Besides being Australia’s largest city (over 5 million people live here, almost 20% of the entire country), Sydney is also its most visited. Though, contrary to popular belief, not the country’s capital. Few visitors to Australia skip the city — […]
How to Travel Hack in Australia and New Zealand
Keith Mason is the founder of Points Hack, an Australian travel hacking website. He works to make the art of using frequent flyer and spending rewards programs more accessible to Australians. In this interview, he shares how he got started and how other Australians (and New Zealanders) can get started as well.
Melbourne Travel Guide
While Sydney may have the more popular tourist attractions, Melbourne is the backpacker capital of the countr. It’s my favorite city in Australia. The city has a European feel to it and is popular with backpackers and young travelers looking to enjoy its laid-back vibe. With plenty of culture, activities, art exhibitions, and live music, […]
The Best Tour Companies in Australia
Last Updated: 2/14/23 | February 14th, 2023 Few countries capture the imagination quite like Australia. With world-class beaches, unusual wildlife, stunning natural landscapes, a unique history, and a fun and vibrant culture, Australia has something to offer every traveler who makes the journey to the Land Down Under. While the country is easy to navigate […]
Alice Springs Travel Guide
Alice Springs is known as the capital of Australia’s “Red Center” and is the launching pad to popular places like Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock) and Kings Canyon. In fact, you’ll find that when you visit Alice Springs there’s not too much to do here beyond Uluru and the canyon. It’s a very small town, home […]
The 7 Best Hostels in Australia
Last Updated: 8/6/2023 | August 6th, 2023 I love Australia. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world. I’ve been going there for over a decade and have crossed the country more times than I’ve crisscrossed my own country. I’ve stayed in countless hostels throughout Australia. Some of them were great, some of them […]
Broome Travel Guide
Broome is located in northwest Australia and is a major stop on the backpacking and RV Australia travel trail. The city was founded in the 1880s as a pearling town and named after the territory’s governor. Today, the area’s mining boom has created an influx of people into the city. When you visit Broome, you’ll […]
