Tag: travel
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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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Cheaper than you Think
When people think of traveling, they think of luxury experiences that cost an arm and a leg. If price is what’s holding you back from traveling, then book a ticket already because there are so many ways to travel for cheap. Work for Accommodation Many hostel, hotel, au pair, and farm jobs offer work for…
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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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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…
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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…
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What to do in Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is a small coastal town located about 240 miles (390 kilometers) north of Sydney. Although small, it is the perfect stop when traveling between Sydney and Byron Bay. Its beautiful scenery and numerous activities make most people wish they had scheduled a longer stay. Head to the Beach! Port Macquarie is often overlooked…
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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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What to Expect from this Blog
This is a work in progress! I have lots of plans for this page, but it is going to take some time getting it to where I want it to be. I am a perfectionist after all. I will be providing some insight into what I hope for this website in this post. * *…
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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 