Tag: beach
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Spend 3 Days Sailing Around the Philippines!
While in the Philippines, I took a 3 day – 2 night boat trip from Coron to El Nido through the company Buhay Isla for $285 USD. There are various tour companies, but they are all very similar and this is one of the cheaper ones. I 1000% recommend this experience! Below I will describe…
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Things to do in Coron
Coron Town Proper is a town on Busuanga Island with the famous Coron Island off its coast. The area is small but full of fun island hopping tours and adorable restaurants everywhere you look! Explore the Town! Just wandering the streets is the perfect way to explore the Town Proper. You are bound to find…
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Things to do on Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is the largest resort island of the Whitsundays. Hayman, Daydream, and Hamilton are the only islands with accommodation available. You can easily take a day trip to Hamilton Island from Airlie Beach, but if you want to fully experience everything the island has to offer (and can afford it), I definitely recommend staying…
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Valentine’s Day in the Whitsundays
Whether going solo, traveling with a partner, or celebrating galentine’s with your mates, the Whitsundays is the perfect spot for a destination Valentine’s Day. HEADS UP! The Whitsundays are expensive! Between accommodation, tours, and activities your valentine’s in paradise will not be cheap but it will be memorable. Below I will share a bit of…
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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…
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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…
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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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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 