Tag: outlook

• 2 Days in Cebu City

  

  Cebu City is the capital of the Cebu Province. It is the core city of the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines, only smaller than the Manila metro area. It has always been an important location for trade and is the main domestic shipping port of the Philippines. The city is often described negatively…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  March 30, 2023

  Cebu, Philippines

  Cebu, Cebu city, female, food, fort, Gap Year, garden, hike, history, itinerary, museums, outlook, plazas, religion, solo travel, temple, travel

• 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

• 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