Category: New South Wales

• A Day in the Life: Working in Port Macquarie

  

  I lived and worked in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia for 2 months. One job was a work exchange for accommodation and the other was a fully paid position. Port Macquarie is a small beach town that I fully enjoyed but, if I’m being honest, definitely stayed too long in. Read further for a…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 11, 2023

  Australia, Day to Day, New South Wales, Port Macquarie

  advice, Australia, beach, budget, daily life, day in the life, female, Gap Year, money, Port Macquarie, solo travel, travel, travel tips, work

• How to Spend a Weekend in Byron Bay

  

  If you are taking the Greyhound or Premier bus, you will most likely arrive in Byron Bay mid-morning. You can definitely experience most of Byron in a weekend but many visitors end up extending their stay. Byron Bay is a backpacker and hippie hotspot that is a beloved stop along the east coast (and is…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 9, 2023

  Australia, Byron Bay, New South Wales

  Australia, beach, byron, Byron Bay, eat, female, food, Gap Year, hike, itinerary, lighthouse, New South Wales, solo travel, sunset, travel

• Blue Mountains

  

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 24, 2023

  Australia, Blue Mountains, New South Wales

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 24, 2023

  Australia, Blue Mountains, New South Wales

  Australia, Blue Mountains, female, Gap Year, hike, itinerary, national park, New South Wales, outlook, solo travel, travel, waterfalls

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 24, 2023

  Australia, Day to Day, New South Wales, Sydney

  Australia, blog, christmas, Gap Year, new year, solo travel, Sydney, travel

• Brisbane

  

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 20, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales

• Sydney

  

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 20, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales

• Must Dos in Sydney

  

  Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is the most populous and well known city in Australia. It surrounds Sydney Harbour and is known for its iconic Sydney Opera House. Although it is one of the most expensive cities in the world, it is also considered one of the most livable. Very few people who…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 20, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

  Australia, beach, beaches, Gap Year, garden, hikes, national park, night life, opera house, solo travel, Sydney, travel, vineyard

• Port Macquarie

  

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 18, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales

  Australia, female, Gap Year, Port Macquarie, solo travel, travel

• What to do in Port Macquarie

  

  Port Macquarie is a small coastal town located about 240 miles (390 kilometers) north of Sydney. Although small, it is the perfect stop when traveling between Sydney and Byron Bay. Its beautiful scenery and numerous activities make most people wish they had scheduled a longer stay. Head to the Beach! Port Macquarie is often overlooked…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 17, 2023

  Australia, New South Wales, Port Macquarie

  Australia, beach, beaches, dolphins, Gap Year, hikes, koalas, Port Macquarie, solo travel, travel, vineyard, waterfalls, zoo