I called my sister in a panic. Only she would know what to do. "Sammi," I asked frantically, "What do I talk to hippies about? I need conversation starters." I had unknowingly booked three nights at Byron Bay's hippie haven known as the Arts Factory. Formerly a slaughterhouse, this … [Read more...] about Being a Hippie in Byron Bay
Australia
Home Sweet Ozzie Pozzie
I'm not even sure why I decided to stop in Port Macquarie. I had just spent three days in tiny Newcastle, so I wanted something bigger, but wasn't ready to take the nearly ten hour bus to Byron Bay. I just booked a few nights there, just in case I didn't like it. Unfortunately, the bus didn't … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Ozzie Pozzie
Photo Essay: Newcastle, Australia
My first stop on my East Coast Adventure around Australia was to Newcastle, a seaside town only two hours from Sydney. It was a good first stop because it eased me into the trip and if anything happened I could hop on a train and be back in the city in a matter of hours. I stayed at the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Newcastle, Australia
Caroline in the Outback
As the name of this blog clearly states, I am a city girl. The country scares me for its lack of wifi and proximity to nature. But when in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Australia, experience the outback, even if you’re terrified of dingoes, snakes, spiders and anything … [Read more...] about Caroline in the Outback
Why You Should Stay in Coogee
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