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
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The Secret Life of a Bikie
Bikie (n): A motorcyclist, with connotations of gang affiliation; A biker. Editor's Note: Scooteroo Tours no longer operates, but I still felt like this was a fun experience to share. I have a confession to make. I’m terrified of motorcycles. My uncle once offered to give me a ride. I turned … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of a Bikie
How to Survive a Booze Cruise
After too much time in the great outdoors on Fraser Island, I knew sailing the Whitsundays was more my style. I did a similar booze cruise in Croatia over a year ago, so I figured a two-day cruise would be a piece of cake. The Whitsundays are known for the insanely blue waters, where swimming, … [Read more...] about How to Survive a Booze Cruise
Settling Into Brisbane
Up until I got to Brisbane, I only stayed in each stop for a maximum of 3 days. I knew I was ready to unpack for a bit and I had a lot of blogging to catch up on. Since I didn't book ahead of time, I frantically dialed every hostel number until settled on a place called Banana Benders, up the … [Read more...] about Settling Into Brisbane
Being a Hippie in Byron Bay
I called my sister in a panic. Only she would know what to do. "Sammi," I asked frantically, "What do I talk to hippies about? I need conversation starters." I had unknowingly booked three nights at Byron Bay's hippie haven known as the Arts Factory. Formerly a slaughterhouse, this … [Read more...] about Being a Hippie in Byron Bay