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
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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
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 non-human. I signed up … [Read more...] about Caroline in the Outback
The Art of Losing
*Editor's Note: I wrote this post a few months ago, right after Heather left. I thought I should wait until I had more to say, but I think it makes as much sense now as it ever will. I know this feeling. It's plagued me before. Last summer, on my last day in Croatia, I was feeling down. I … [Read more...] about The Art of Losing
Backpacker-Friendly Hawaii
Even though I didn't go to Hawaii as a backpacker, I'm constantly in the mindset, so I noticed a few cost-cutting methods if you're adding to Hawaii to your RTW itinerary. Which, by the way, you should. Transportation This is the biggest expenditure for anyone traveling to Hawaii because it … [Read more...] about Backpacker-Friendly Hawaii