Monthly Archives: July 2011

Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Caroline

In conjunction with my friend Brooke of Brooke vs. the World’s upcoming e-book on thrifty traveling, I am offering you my tips on saving money whilst traveling. While most of these tips apply primarily to travels in Australia, some are … Continue reading →

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The Australian Adventure: Six Months In

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Caroline

What’s changed? I said farewell to many friends, including Heather, Michelle, Jana and Adam. I took day trips to Palm Beach and Kiama. I saw my idol, Anthony Bourdain, at the Sydney Writers’ Festival. I spent two weeks in Hawaii, … Continue reading →

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The Australian Airline Conundrum

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Caroline

When you’re living in a country with only four major airlines, you’ve got yourself a problem. I realized this predicament in booking a flight to Alice Springs for my Groovy Grape Getaways Rock 2 Water tour. Here are the companies … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: Volcanoes National Park

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Caroline

Despite the drama of our stay on the Big Island, we were excited about visiting Volcanoes National Park. It’s one of the only places in the country where you can visit an active volcano. Unfortunately for us, there are very … Continue reading →

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Video: Hawaii Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Caroline

I took the most video on my flight over Kaua’i, but I had a lot of other clips to share. I threw them all together and added some good tunes. Enjoy!

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The Art of Losing

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Caroline

*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 … Continue reading →

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Marrickville’s Post Cafe

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Caroline

Choosing a cafe in Sydney’s Inner West is as difficult as choosing a meal from a menu where everything sounds delicious. It wasn’t until I settled upon Marrickville’s Post Cafe that I had to make the second decision. Post Cafe is, as … Continue reading →

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How to Hike Diamond Head

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Caroline

I’m the first to admit that I’m not a morning person, nor am I a nature person. So when you combine the two, it makes for a very cranky Caroline. I thought my family had learned their lesson when we … Continue reading →