It's been almost a decade since my life-changing trip to Australia, but I still answer questions about my experience there constantly. I traveled almost completely solo, apart from a few periods with my then-boyfriend and on a group tour. It's not considered to be a "dangerous" place or all that … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Australia
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Caroline in the City Guide to Melbourne
Sydney may have all the major tourist attractions, but Melbourne is often recognized as Australia's cultural capital. The two cities have a friendly rivalry but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy both. Melbourne was founded in 1835 by European migrants from modern-day Tasmania. Today it is the … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Melbourne
Your Working Holiday Questions Answered
It's the experience that changed my life and the direction of this website. After college, I applied for countless newspaper jobs, only to end up waiting tables. I applied for a working holiday visa in Australia, where I spent a year bartending, traveling, and meeting new people. It's an experience … [Read more...] about Your Working Holiday Questions Answered
Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
One of my favorite neighborhoods in Sydney is Manly. The beachside community is further out than some of the other suburbs, but it's easily accessible from Sydney's Circular Quay via ferry. I came out here a handful of times when I lived there and had friends who called the suburb home. Anytime I … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
Learning to Scuba Dive Overseas
Learning to scuba dive is a great activity that you will end up wanting to do all over the world. I first became certified while living in Australia at the Great Barrier Reef. There are few places in the world that can top this diving, so you could say I'm now spoiled. But I did a lot of … [Read more...] about Learning to Scuba Dive Overseas