Editor's Note: I wrote this post way back in 2012 for a now-defunct website, but I recently found it in my archive and thought it might be a good time to share it. Upon review, only two places originally in this story have closed in the decade-plus period, so you know they're worth the visit. Keep … [Read more...] about My Favorite Sydney Eats, A Decade Later
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Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Australia
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
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 … [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