There's little "solo" time in solo travel. From the time I left in August to the time I returned at the end of November, I was only alone for maybe five days. On my Uluru trip, I was on a group tour, so it was impossible not to talk to people. And on the East Coast trip, I met the people I … [Read more...] about Lessons from A Year of Solo Travel
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My Australian Travel Mistakes
I definitely enjoyed my time in Australia, as the number of posts about this year will tell you. But if I had to do it all over again, would I change anything? The answer is YES. I did a lot of things wrong and I hope you can learn from my mistakes! When to Leave I wish I had left earlier … [Read more...] about My Australian Travel Mistakes
Where I Slept in Australia
In my almost year in Australia, I slept a lot of places. Dozens of hostels, a few floors, friends' apartments, two boats, tents, swags and countless cities. It all started in Sydney at Tommy's house in Petersham, where he and his dad graciously let me sleep until I found my own pad. I got very … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Australia
2011: My Year in Review
How do I even begin to describe this year? I'm still processing it myself, so this post will serve as a Cliffs Notes version of my year, in case you missed it. I will be getting into what's next for me in future notes, but for now, sit back, relax and relive my year Down Under! January I … [Read more...] about 2011: My Year in Review
Conquering Fears in Cairns
After a long month and a half of traveling completely by bus, I was more than ready to be in Cairns. I was finally traveling solo and had no clue what I was going to do now that I finally reached my destination. I checked into Cairns Beach House, which turned out to be a nightmare of a hostel, … [Read more...] about Conquering Fears in Cairns