Category: Australia
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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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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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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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What to do in Brisbane
Brisbane’s reputation is not great. When I was moving to Brisbane for a month, many people responded with “why would you do that?” However, I absolutely fell in love with this city and cannot recommend it enough. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is ranked the safest city in Australia. Brisbane is at the…
Sylvia's Gap Year 