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10 of the BEST Day Trips on the Australian Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is an incredible section of the Australian Eastern Coast with an endless amount of things to see and do. Below is a list of my top 10 day trips you must take if you are staying anywhere along the Gold Coast! * * * 10. Springbrook National Park * * * First…
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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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5 Ways to be Successful (and not annoying) in Hostels
If you have no idea what a hostel is, you are definitely missing out. Hostels are dorm style accommodation that are often the cheapest option while traveling. Hostel vibes range from homey to hotel-esque to party so you can normally find something to fit the style of travel you are looking for. Personally I love…
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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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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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About Sylvia’s Gap Year
My name is Sylvia and this is my Gap Year Blog! My content will vary from travel tips to location recommendations to day to day blog posts. Why a Gap Year? After researching universities, applying for financial aid, touring schools all over the US, receiving various acceptances and rejections, and working tirelessly with my college…
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3 Days in Port Macquarie
Although I lived and worked in Port Macquarie for 2 months, I would say an ideal amount of time to stay there on your East Coast travels is about 3 days. If you really feel like diving into the town, then absolutely stay longer! But, here is my three day itinerary for Port Macquarie: More…
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Moving 9,000 Miles from Home
Or 14,484 kilometers to literally everyone else in the world besides Americans. But seriously, that’s what I did! I decided to take the road less traveled out of Minnesota and head off to the opposite side of the world at 18 years old… and it was the best decision I could have made. Don’t get…
Sylvia's Gap Year 