Considering I thought I would die of a heat stroke in Canberra, I was hoping for better luck in Melbourne. The looooonnnng drive took a lot out of us, but we got to Melbourne around 5 p.m., just as the dark clouds were looming overhead. We checked into the red, blocky Base Backpackers St. Kilda, … [Read more...] about Being a Refugee in Melbourne
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The Journey Around the World
(image) In case you have been neglecting your Google Reader for the past couple of days (which I should be doing since it's finals/graduation time), you've probably heard about my last minute trip to Thailand. It's possibly the craziest thing I've ever done. I will start out teaching English … [Read more...] about The Journey Around the World
Hostel to Check Out: Hostel in the Forest, Brunswick, GA
I first heard about this hostel when I was randomly checking out places to stay in Georgia. I love the concept of this Swiss Family Robinson-style place. Hostel in the Forest is located in Brunswick, Georgia, which is 20 minutes away from the beaches of the Golden Isles. This place is easy to … [Read more...] about Hostel to Check Out: Hostel in the Forest, Brunswick, GA
How to Travel on the Cheap
This may be the biggest thing that holds people back from traveling more: money. I definitely don't have a lot of money (I am a college student, after all), but I know how to travel without spending my inheritance. Money-Saving Accommodations Hostels are mostly glorified dorm rooms, so get … [Read more...] about How to Travel on the Cheap