Sydney is a city full of beaches, so how do you narrow it down to just one? I never made it to Coogee on my Bondi to Coogee walk, but I stayed with a friend there for a few days before leaving for my Uluru trip. It's a nice place to stay further outside of the city, but keeping the social scene of … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stay in Coogee
Bartending Down Under: What I’ve Learned
Before moving to Australia, I had worked in hospitality before, but never in bars, since I just reached the legal drinking age two years ago. It's totally different over here than in the United States, but most of these things that I've learned could apply to any bar, anywhere in the world. I … [Read more...] about Bartending Down Under: What I’ve Learned
15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
“Welcome to the Real World. It sucks. You’re gonna love it.”- Friends I’m the oldest child in my family, including both sides of cousins, so in many ways I am a trailblazer, whether or not I want to be. My youngest sister Rachel is on the verge of graduating high school in May and is … [Read more...] about 15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
Things I Miss Most About Charleston
It was my home for four years and where I made some of my best memories. Every time I see someone's Facebook update about something happening in Charleston, I think I die a little inside. The fact that Charleston in summertime is the best anywhere is especially painful as I am typing this on my … [Read more...] about Things I Miss Most About Charleston
Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
In conjunction with my friend Brooke of Brooke vs. the World’s upcoming e-book on thrifty traveling, I am offering you my tips on saving money whilst traveling. While most of these tips apply primarily to travels in Australia, some are helpful anywhere you … [Read more...] about Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond