I've traveled solo in Europe and Australia, but not much in my country. It's easy to road trip with family and friends, but not as easy for the solo traveler. I spoke with Christine Amorose towards the end of her USA road trip about what it's like to travel in the United States, the … [Read more...] about Can You Travel Solo in the USA?
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Photo Essay: Bigger is Better
After a short stop at the Big Merino, I was reminded of all the great "big" stuff I've seen in my time. I love the kitsch of these roadside attractions. There are hundreds here in Australia, but here's just a taste of what I've seen in my travels. The Big Merino, Golburn, New South Wales, … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Bigger is Better
What to See on The Great Ocean Road
It's one of the most iconic drives in all of Australia, reminiscent of California's Pacific Coast Highway. The GOR has miles and miles of lush green forests, rocky beaches, and laid-back surfer towns. Although it's not on everyone's Australian to-do list like the Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier … [Read more...] about What to See on The Great Ocean Road
Being a Refugee in Melbourne
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
Canberra: It’s Not Easy Being the ACT
If Sydney's the city you want to hook up with and Melbourne is the city you want to date, then you could say Canberra is that drunken one-night stand that you'd like to forget. Or so I came to believe when I told Sydneysiders that it was the next stop on my road trip. "Why are you going there?" I … [Read more...] about Canberra: It’s Not Easy Being the ACT