North Stradbroke Island – or “Straddie”, as it’s known by the locals – is a popular … North Stradbroke Island: an overlooked gem on Australia’s East CoastRead more
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All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in Australia
Before I arrived in Australia to begin my Working Holiday Visa, I had heard of plenty … All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in AustraliaRead more
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Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western Australia
After a week of basing myself in Perth for an introduction to what Western Australia had … Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western AustraliaRead more
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Five fantastic day trips from Perth
My time in Sydney was fairly short-lived. That’s not to say anything against the city at … Five fantastic day trips from PerthRead more
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Twenty four hours in Australia’s Blue Mountains
It turned out to be exactly one year to the day that I first arrived in … Twenty four hours in Australia’s Blue MountainsRead more
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Two days to Darwin: reaching the tropical capital
After my magical experience of journeying to the heart of Australia, my thoughts turned northwards. My … Two days to Darwin: reaching the tropical capitalRead more
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Stars, sand and solitude: a journey to the heart of Australia
With my farmwork finished and my second Working Holiday Visa safely granted, it was time to … Stars, sand and solitude: a journey to the heart of AustraliaRead more
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Beach, booze and barbecues: spending Christmas in Australia
As I sit in my attic room in Leeds in the north of England, bundled up … Beach, booze and barbecues: spending Christmas in AustraliaRead more
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How to see the Great Ocean Road without a car
Australia is a place where it helps to have a car to get around; the distances … How to see the Great Ocean Road without a carRead more
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The Bumblefuck Chronicles, part 2: onions, backpacker wine, and an unexpected winter
I seem to begin every post now with an apology for my absence. My excuse this … The Bumblefuck Chronicles, part 2: onions, backpacker wine, and an unexpected winterRead more
