Tag: australia

  • Sightseeing in Sydney | Best Things to Do

    Sightseeing in Sydney | Best Things to Do

    I immediately fell in love with each city I visited in Australia. Sydney was no exception to that rule. It’s the perfect blend of city and beach life, exhilarating but also laid back. It’s home to pristine beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, architecture of many different styles, and the most amazing braised eggplant you will…

  • Melbourne Itinerary | Top Things to Do!

    Melbourne Itinerary | Top Things to Do!

    Melbourne– “the most liveable city in the world”. After exploring it for an entire week, I can 100% agree with that statement! Melbourne is where I began my 2 and half week Australian journey and I quickly fell in love with the city. There’s so much to explore; check out some of my top recommendations…

  • Cairns: Not What I Was Expecting

    Cairns: Not What I Was Expecting

    Cairns, Australia, completes the second leg of my backpacking trip in Australia. I thought I had it all planned out—from scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef to embarking on a day-long waterfall tour—but my experience in Cairns wasn’t exactly what I was expecting it to be. Kuranda Koala Gardens Tuesday, May 30th Our shuttle…

  • Sydney: Morning Bounces with Kangaroos

    Sydney: Morning Bounces with Kangaroos

    Wednesday, May 24th I’m mentally crying as we land in Sydney. It’s 6:45am and the sun is turning the horizon neon pink-orange. The color bleeds into the ocean as I catch the first sight of land. It looks jagged and jungle-y and—STOP THE PLANE—like it’s about to be my next adventure. The flight over couldn’t…