Tag: national park

• The Ultimate Thailand Bucket List!

  

  Visiting Thailand and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time in this amazing country! 1. Visit a floating market in the canals of Bangkok 2. Learn Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) 3. Eat delicious street food all day, every day 4. Get up…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  April 9, 2024

  Thailand

  backpacking, bangkok, beach, bucket list, bucketlist, elephants, female, Gap Year, islands, Markets, national park, scubadive, snorkel, solo travel, swim, temple, Thailand, travel, yoga

• Travel Itinerary: Australian East Coast

  

  The easiest and most popular backpacker route in Australia follows the eastern coast from Sydney to Cairns or Cairns to Sydney. I am not one for very specific itineraries – especially because I did not follow a set route or timeline during my year in Australia – so this will be more of an informational…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  October 12, 2023

  Australia, Itineraries

  Australia, budget, female, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, hike, itinerary, national park, snorkel, solo travel, Sydney, transportation, travel

• 10 Unmissable Road Trips to take from Cairns

  

  Tropical North Queensland 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 road trips you must take if you’re around Cairns! How to rent a car in Cairns if you’re under 21: If you’re a young traveler…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  July 10, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  carins, daintree, day trips, female, Gap Year, hike, Markets, national park, rainforest, solo travel, travel, waterfall

• The Outback

  

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 26, 2023

  Australia, Northern Territory

  Alice springs, Australia, female, Gap Year, Kata Tjuta, national park, outback, solo travel, travel, Uluru

• What to ACTUALLY See in Uluru

  

  When visiting the Northern Territory everyone says “Go to Uluru!” However, what they mean by Uluru is actually the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and there is more than just the classic big rock from a distance to see and learn about. Additionally, this land has been sacred to the Anangu aboriginals for thousands of years…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 26, 2023

  Australia, Northern Territory, The Outback

  aboriginals, Australia, culture, Gap Year, hikes, Kata Tjuta, national park, Northern Territory, outback, solo travel, sunset, travel, Uluru

• 3 Days in Cairns and Surrounding Areas

  

  Cairns is not a massive city but it is certainly enjoyable! It is a popular tourist destination due to its year-round tropical climate and easy access to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Northeastern rainforests. The coastal town is not huge and can be fully enjoyed in about 3-4 days, however, I know plenty…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 23, 2023

  Australia, Cairns, Queensland

  aquarium, Australia, female, food, Gap Year, Great Barrier Reef, hike, itinerary, kangaroos, koalas, kuranda, lagoon, Markets, national park, outlook, railway, scuba, snorkel, solo travel, travel, waterfalls

• The Ultimate Australia Bucket List!

  

  Visiting Australia and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time Down Unda! 7. See a crocodile show at Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo 8. Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge 9. Watch the sun set in Western Australia 10. Camp in Uluru 11.…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 9, 2023

  Australia

  Brisbane, bucket list, day trips, female, Gap Year, hike, island, Melbourne, mountain, national park, rainforest, road trip, sand board, snorkel, solo travel, Sydney, travel, zoo

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 9, 2023

  Australia, Gold Coast, Queensland

  Brisbane, day trips, female, Gap Year, hike, island, mountain, national park, sand board, snorkel, solo travel, surf, travel, vineyard, waterfall

• 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

• 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