The capital of Australia’s Sunshine State has been a bit drizzly lately. Luckily this city has so much to offer there is plenty to do in Brisbane on a rainy day. Free museums Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Museum and Gallery of Modern Art all have free exhibitions you can enjoy. Perfect way to spend a …
Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world, second being Straddie island its neighbour. The perfect day trip from Brisbane there’s a number of activities to do to make the most of this beautiful adventurous island. Also if you’re a Scooby Doo fan this island was where Spooky Island was filmed for …
North Stradbroke Island, locally known as Straddie Island, just off of Brisbane, Queensland is one of the best days out I’ve had in Australia– maybe even my favourite place in Australia so far. It’s the second biggest sand island in the world (1st and 3rd also being Queensland’s Fraser Island and Moreton Island). What’s so …
Noosa is a gem along the East Coast of Australia. Popular for both backpacker and boujee budgets its definitely a crowd pleaser. Currently I’m living in Brisbane and visited Noosa just for the day but already want to go back for a weekend or longer. How to get to Noosa? If you’re travelling the East …
Brisbane, locally called “Brissy” or “Bris Vegas”, is the capital of the state of Queensland in Australia. It’s popular with backpackers due to its proximity to beautiful islands, Australia Zoo and city life. As someone who isn’t a fan of cities, I love Brisbane. It has all the best parts of a city without feeling …
Having recently moved to Brisbane for 4 months on a Working Holiday Visa the main things to pack for a working holiday is: not a lot. This guide will detail the necessities and what is worth bringing with you. Only bring one suitcase/backpack Some people come to Australia with 2 big suitcases. If you’re going …
Tips on how to travel around New Zealand and what to do to explore this beautiful country. Where to go in New Zealand? While New Zealand is far smaller than Australia you’ll want to visit more than one place and take internal flights. New Zealand has 2 islands: north and south. Most international flights will …
Make the most of your time in Fiji with this tried and tested itinerary. After travelling around New Zealand I spent a long weekend in Fiji before travelling back to the UK Why visit Fiji? Fiji is a destination on many people’s bucket list. Idyllic white sand beaches, aqua blue waters and island life is …
If you’re on holiday or backpacking this guide will recommend how to best enjoy the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns was one of my favourite places in Australia and if you can only visit one place I think this should be it. Where to stay There’s lots of hotels to choose from but …
If you’re visiting Australia, Magnetic Island is a fantastic stop on your trip to see beautiful beach and native animals (namely koalas and wallabies) in the wild. Where to stay While you can stay at resorts and hostels on the island you may need to spend a night in Townsville before you get your ferry. …