**This post has been updated in May 2014 to reflect the places I stayed on my most recent trip. Some locations have since closed.** I stayed in more hostels in Australia than I ever care to count. Some were great, some were disgusting and some weren't really memorable. In this post I will break … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst of Australian Hostels
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The Australian Adventure: One Year Later
Precisely one year ago today, I landed in Sydney, beginning what would be the most unpredictable year of my life. You've read all about my adventures, but here was my year by the numbers. Days traveled: 317 States/territories visited: 6- New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Australian … [Read more...] about The Australian Adventure: One Year Later
Lessons from A Year of Solo Travel
There's little "solo" time in solo travel. From the time I left in August to the time I returned at the end of November, I was only alone for maybe five days. On my Uluru trip, I was on a group tour, so it was impossible not to talk to people. And on the East Coast trip, I met the people I … [Read more...] about Lessons from A Year of Solo Travel
My Australian Travel Mistakes
I definitely enjoyed my time in Australia, as the number of posts about this year will tell you. But if I had to do it all over again, would I change anything? The answer is YES. I did a lot of things wrong and I hope you can learn from my mistakes! When to Leave I wish I had left earlier … [Read more...] about My Australian Travel Mistakes
My Favorite Eats of 2011
I know you've already read all about my crazy year. The things I did. The books I read. But did I mention how much food I ate? I seriously do not know how I fit on the plane without a seatbelt extender. This was also the year I started being a serious blog geek by photographing my food. And I am … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2011