Month: January 2023
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What to see in Surfers Paradise
The Gold Coast is lined with numerous suburbs and cities to be explored. The most popular stop for backpackers is Surfers Paradise and I cannot recommend it enough. With its gorgeous cityscape sitting right on the beach, it’s truly a place both city goers and beach lovers can enjoy. Head to the Beach! Surfers Paradise…
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Backpacking Resources
* * * Transportation * * * Oftentimes the most expensive part of budget travel is getting there! Below are some of my favorite sites for finding budget flights, buses and other transportation. SKYSCANNER: My go to site for finding cheap flights. Skyscanner allows you to filter for either the cheapest or quickest flight available…
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Must Dos in Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is the second most populous city in Australia. The city has a rich history as it was home to First Nation People for over 40,000 years and eventually became a hub for arriving immigrants. Melbourne is a young and bustling city with constant events and activities going on…
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3 Days in Katoomba
The Blue Mountains is a very large national park and it is difficult to get to certain areas without a car. I do not have a car and was quite centralized in the town of Katoomba during my visit, so here is my 3 day itinerary if you are in a similar situation but wanting…
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Things to do in Antigua
Antigua, Guatemala was a colonial city founded by Spanish conquistadores in 1543, who originally named it Santiago de los Caballeros. Today the city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning place to visit. Hike some Volcanos! Antigua is surrounded by volcanos, several of which are so big you can see them from anywhere…
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My Holidays in Sydney
For backpackers the holidays tend to look a little bit different, especially when you’re on the opposite side of the world from where you are used to. Coming from Minnesota I am used to cold, white Christmases so the Australian summer holiday was quite a culture shock. I actually spent most of my December and…
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Cheaper than you Think
When people think of traveling, they think of luxury experiences that cost an arm and a leg. If price is what’s holding you back from traveling, then book a ticket already because there are so many ways to travel for cheap. Work for Accommodation Many hostel, hotel, au pair, and farm jobs offer work for…
Sylvia's Gap Year 