My entire knowledge of Cape Tribulation came from a post on Vagabond 3 entitled, "Don't Panic: How to Survive Cape Tribulation." I knew it was a tropical rainforest, but past that was ignorant. But a 2 day 1 night visit was included in my Fraser Island and Whitsundays package, so for the hundredth … [Read more...] about Tropical Cape Tribulation
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My Dear Maggie
While many of my fellow travelers found Magnetic Island to be boring (with the exception being those who went to the overrated Full Moon Australia party), I fell in love with “Maggie.” I missed the Full Moon party by a day, but I was glad to dry out my liver after a big Halloween in Townsville and … [Read more...] about My Dear Maggie
The Secret Life of a Bikie
Bikie (n): A motorcyclist, with connotations of gang affiliation; A biker. Editor's Note: Scooteroo Tours no longer operates, but I still felt like this was a fun experience to share. I have a confession to make. I’m terrified of motorcycles. My uncle once offered to give me a ride. I turned … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of a Bikie
How to Survive a Booze Cruise
After too much time in the great outdoors on Fraser Island, I knew sailing the Whitsundays was more my style. I did a similar booze cruise in Croatia over a year ago, so I figured a two-day cruise would be a piece of cake. The Whitsundays are known for the insanely blue waters, where swimming, … [Read more...] about How to Survive a Booze Cruise
Why I Hated Fraser Island
I really can’t stand when I end up hating something that everyone else loved. It’s like being the only person who didn’t love Titanic. But Fraser Island may have been doomed to disappoint from the start. I already knew that Fraser was the largest sand island in the world, full of dingoes ready to … [Read more...] about Why I Hated Fraser Island