Australia

Australia is one of the world's most popular destinations, and a country everyone should try to check out at some point in their lives. However, it is a relatively expensive place, especially for young travelers and backpackers. Luckily, there are ways to save money while still having a great time. Here are some tips to save money and places to check out for affordable … [Read more...] about Australia on a Budget: 5 Money Saving Tips

The world is a wondrous place, but when you've traveled long and far enough, you try to find more things to do than your typical museum and walking tours. While the Aussie East Coast has some excellent city tours and fine museums, it also has a quirky side where you get to experience some pretty offbeat things. Hang Out With The Cool Kids at Melbourne's Secret Bars Whether … [Read more...] about 4 Offbeat Things to Do on Australia’s East Coast

There's a general perception of Australians as beer guzzling bogans (the Aussie term for rednecks). While I won't deny that many of my country's people do enjoy a refreshing pint, schooner or midi of larger on a hot summer's day, Australia also has a flourishing wine scene. In fact, we are the fourth largest exporter of wine in the world, with wine being produced in every … [Read more...] about Where to Go For Australia’s Finest Wine

One of my favorite things about being back in Australia is the semi-regular sightings of its native birds and mammals. Since I've been home, I've seen stacks of birdlife and plenty of animals (and insects too, gulp) both in the wild and at various nature reserves. These critters sure are a sight for sore eyes. The urban foxes in London were sweet, but don't quite cut … [Read more...] about The 7 Cutest Animals in Australia

Australia is quite obviously a big country. The kind of place that you could spend a lifetime living in and never run out of things to see and do. On the one hand, it's lucky that there's a pretty well-loved backpacker trail in Australia. Melbourne and Sydney are both hot spots to kick off or end your visit. From there, most people work their way up the coast. Some even … [Read more...] about Alternative Australian Destinations Worth Visiting