September 2016 Recap: Australia + Philippines
Man, this month was bonkers! Looking back at all the awesome stuff I did and all the stresses surrounding the Australian visa process, I can’t even believe all of it fit into just 30 days. It felt like...
View Article20 Things You Must Do On Kangaroo Island
I went into my 5 day Kangaroo Island road trip last week armed with a stack of brochures I picked up somewhere between Adelaide Airport and Penneshaw. I swear I don’t normally hoard pamphlets, but geez...
View ArticleOctober 2016 Recap: Philippines + Australia
Do you ever have a month that could so easily be summed up by one recurring theme? For me, October 2016 was all about good people. I don’t often look at my life or travels through a people-centric lens...
View ArticleAustralia, I’m Yours
Nearly two years ago now, my mom dropped me off at the Guilford train station so I could begin the 3+ hour journey to JFK Airport, followed by the 24+ hour journey to Sydney. “You’re moving to...
View Article2016 in Review: A Year As A Digital Nomad
If 2015 was the year of the nomad, then 2016 was definitely the year of the digital nomad. Rather than aimlessly wandering around Australia for a second year, I decided to travel more slowly so that I...
View ArticleThe Worst Things About Australia
Even paradise has its downfalls, my friends. Australia is my ultimate happy place, but believe me: there is plenty to complain about here. Below are what I consider to be the worst things about...
View ArticleSydney Coastal Walk: Kurnell to Cronulla + Botany Bay NP
Cronulla might just be Sydney’s most underrated ocean beach. It doesn’t have the glitz of Bondi or the dramatic ferry commute of Manly, but let me tell you what it does have: 6 km of gorgeous, flat,...
View ArticleHow To Travel Cheaply Around Australia
If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard someone complain about how expensive Australia is, I’m pretty sure I could fund my coffee addiction for the remainder of my life. (SERIOUSLY – complaints for...
View ArticleAugust 2016 Recap: Sydney, Australia
Oh my sweet baby Jesus. August in a word? Exhausting. This month I learned something very important about dogs that I’m sure is obvious to anyone who didn’t spend the first 30 years of their life...
View ArticleOctober 2016 Recap: Philippines + Australia
Do you ever have a month that could so easily be summed up by one recurring theme? For me, October 2016 was all about good people. I don’t often look at my life or travels through a people-centric lens...
View ArticleAustralia, I’m Yours
Nearly two years ago now, my mom dropped me off at the Guilford train station so I could begin the 3+ hour journey to JFK Airport, followed by the 24+ hour journey to Sydney. “You’re moving to...
View Article2016 in Review: A Year As A Digital Nomad
If 2015 was the year of the nomad, then 2016 was definitely the year of the digital nomad. Rather than aimlessly wandering around Australia for a second year, I decided to travel more slowly so that I...
View ArticleHow To Move To Bondi Beach
After 26 months of vagabonding, I can now officially say that I am a Sydney resident! :: cue the gasps :: I just signed a lease on a 2-bedroom apartment in North Bondi, a quick 5 minute walk from the...
View ArticleHow To Travel Cheaply Around Australia
If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard someone complain about how expensive Australia is, I’m pretty sure I could fund my coffee addiction for the remainder of my life. (SERIOUSLY – complaints for...
View ArticleThe Worst Things About Australia
Even paradise has its downfalls, my friends. Australia is my ultimate happy place, but believe me: there is plenty to complain about here. Below are what I consider to be the worst things about...
View ArticleSydney Coastal Walk: Kurnell to Cronulla + Botany Bay NP
Cronulla might just be Sydney’s most underrated ocean beach. It doesn’t have the glitz of Bondi or the dramatic ferry commute of Manly, but let me tell you what it does have: 6 km of gorgeous, flat,...
View ArticleHow To Find Cheap Accommodation In Australia
Along with transportation, accommodation is bound to be one of your biggest expenses while Down Under. The good news is that, depending on how long you plan to be in one place, there are plenty of ways...
View ArticleThe Best Things To Do In Sydney
Sydney’s a tricky city to plan your travels for. Thanks to its plentiful waterways, traffic, and one-way streets, getting around Sydney is rarely straight-forward. Throw in the normal weekend track...
View ArticleSydney Coastal Walk: Coogee to Maroubra
If you’ve spent any amount of time in, or researching things to do in Sydney, then you undoubtedly know that the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is an absolute must-do in Sydney. In my professional...
View ArticleFrom Nomad to Expat: My First 3 Months Living in Bondi
You may have noticed that I quietly phased out my monthly recap posts this year. I loved reflecting on each month of my travels for the two years I spent traveling around Australia and surrounds, but...
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