When planning my trip back to Sydney, I knew I wanted to take Sammi to the Blue Mountains for a day hike. She’s the outdoorsy one of the three of us, plus I wanted her to see the famed Three Sisters. We looked at a number of options, but really wanted the flexibility of going on our own terms. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Blue Mountains Independently
Australia
Sleeping Like a Local at Sydney Central YHA
Returning to Sydney was an odd sensation, as I spent over six months living there in 2011, riding the train to work everyday past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This time around, I did something I never did back then: I stayed at a hostel in Sydney. I was lucky enough to be able to stay with … [Read more...] about Sleeping Like a Local at Sydney Central YHA
On Returning to Sydney
My arrival back in Sydney on Friday was a day I'd been dreaming about for the last two years. I put a lot of thought into the trip and got excited about the places I would revisit in Sydney long before I even booked my ticket. But there are hundreds of emotions that I've felt about going back to the … [Read more...] about On Returning to Sydney
Packing for 3 Months in Asia
This trip has been two years in the making, so of course I've gone over what to pack about a million times in my head during that time. I knew I wanted to get as close to going carry on only as possible, although it's hard to manage when you're flying long-haul carriers and regional budget carriers, … [Read more...] about Packing for 3 Months in Asia
The Big Trip To Do List
I've told you all where I'm going, but there's so much that goes into a trip like this. Traveling for three months means you have to be prepared for anything and the places I'll be visiting need visas and vaccinations. This trip has been two years in the making, so now it's time to finalize the … [Read more...] about The Big Trip To Do List