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10 of the best things you can do in and around Cairns
For many backpackers, Cairns is either the start or the end point for their Australian east coast road trip. With an amalgamation of tropical rain forests, golden beaches and of course the Great Barrier reef all within close reach, it’s…
8 fantastic day trips from Sydney you can take using public transport
Whether it be a weekend or one of the many public holidays Australia has, nothing beats getting out and about for the day. Sydney itself has so much to offer, from the sights of the Opera House, the history and…
Why a Day Tour is the best thing to do in Pai, Thailand
A luscious green escape in the north of Thailand, Pai feels like a world away from the bright lights of Bangkok. Instead of skyscrapers and shopping malls, you’ll find mountains and rice fields. It’s where you go to spend days…
The ultimate long term travel checklist for around the world travel
I find it so exciting looking at all the things there is to do, finding out how to get there, digging through to find ways to save money. This bit I would quite happily drown myself in for days on…
Is the cheapest Great Barrier Reef tour any good? My review of Compass Cruises
Diving the Great Barrier Reef has been cemented into my bucket list for years. I love everything about the ocean. It calms me down, it excites me, it fascinates me. You’ve probably heard scientists say that we know more about…
The BEST 3 days Melbourne Itinerary (perfect for first timers)
Are you planning a getaway to the quirky city of Melbourne for the first time? This is the perfect 3 day Melbourne itinerary, especially if you’re visiting for the first time. There’s so much to do and see here that…
15 of the best travel apps for when you’re on a budget
Nothing, and I mean nothing has saved my bacon more than my phone has when travelling. I have no sense of direction, I’m one of those horrible people who can’t speak another language (despite promising myself year on year that…
How to find and use cheap transport to travel Southeast Asia
Tuk-tuks, street food, markets, temples… welcome to Southeast Asia in all its bustling, hustling glory! During the past few years I’ve spent about 6 months over 2 different trips travelling around Southeast Asia and I love it! Before my first…
22 long term travel essentials I couldn’t cope without (for $20 and under!)
What’s the biggest backpacking challenge? Finding your way through an overland border crossing? Getting directions when you don’t speak the language? Searching for a hostel that’s cheap but not horrendously cheap? Nope, none of these. It’s figuring out what the…