Things To Do On The Perth To Esperance Drive
If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 5+ years exploring Australia, it’s that places are SPREAD. OUT. My friends and I routinely go on weekend trips that require a 2-3 hour drive to reach. Frugal...
View ArticleThings To Do In Esperance: The Best Walks, Campsites, & Beaches In Esperance,...
Esperance is known and beloved for its idyllic white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. If you didn’t know better, you might look at photos of beaches in Esperance and swear they were...
View ArticleThe 20 Best Beaches in Western Australia
I’m not sure exactly what percentage of the articles on this blog have to do with the beach, but knowing my affinity for the sea and obsession with swimwear, I wouldn’t be surprised if it were at least...
View Article30 Things To Do in Albany, Western Australia & South Coast WA
At a glance, Albany (in Western Australia) is a bit of a sleepy, dreary place. Known as a retirement town and plagued by frequent rain and wind, it doesn’t always give off the best first impression for...
View ArticleFrom Bunbury to Margaret River, Here’s What Not To Miss
Most travelers make the 3 hour drive from Perth to Margaret River in one go, without stopping to smell the metaphorical roses. Admittedly that was me 5 years ago, when I visited both Perth and Margs...
View ArticleFrom Whales to Red Rocks: A Guide To Sapphire Coast NSW
It may not be near the top of most travelers’ bucket lists (admittedly it wasn’t on mine), but the Sapphire Coast of NSW is one of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in all of Australia. Frugal...
View Article7 Things To Know Before Your Overnight Or Day Trip To Rottnest Island
This blog post was originally published on 2 July 2015. Perth is not what you’d call a city brimming with tourist attractions. It’s definitely not the kind of place where you construct a list of...
View ArticleThe Best Spots For Eyre Peninsula Camping in South Australia
Often when I’m road tripping, it’s all about what I’m seeing and doing and less about where I’m resting my head at night. Just give me a flat patch of grass or dirt in a somewhat quiet spot, ya know?...
View ArticleSo, About Those Grand 2020 Plans…
Oh hey guys! Well geez, things have changed since my last personal update in late January. It probably goes without saying that I’m not in the US right now as originally planned. Frugal Frolicker...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Perth to Esperance Road Trip Itinerary
Having spent a cumulative 6.5 years living in and traveling around Australia, I can say with conviction that one of the best things I’ve done in this country is the Perth to Esperance road trip (in...
View ArticleA Winter Weekend Getaway at Meandering Farm // Tiny House in NSW
Thanks to COVID-19, this will be my first full winter spent in Sydney. If you’re new around here, you may not know that I typically chase the sun… which for me means leaving Australia during winter and...
View ArticleWorrowing Jervis Bay: A Winter Getaway From Sydney
It’s always a risk staying at an insta-famous accommodation. Will it be overrun by wannabe influencers staging photoshoots all over the property? Or are your expectations so high thanks to all the...
View ArticleWhere To Find The Best Free Camping in Tasmania
This is a guest post by Candace & Dylan of Tracks Less Travelled. All photos in this post are theirs. — There are many reasons to visit Tasmania, and many more to fall in love with the little...
View ArticleElements of Byron: Nature & Luxury in Byron Bay
In case you reside outside of Australia and haven’t heard, let’s just say we’re on the stricter end of the scale when it comes to living during COVID times. Strict as in, our borders are CLOSED in...
View ArticleWhy I Left Sydney and WHAT’S NEXT in 2021?
At the start of 2020, I declared my plans to move out of my Bondi apartment and be nomadic for most of the year. Then COVID-19 came and turned EVERYTHING upside-down for everyone. Frugal Frolicker...
View ArticleThe Best Hikes In The Blue Mountains
This is a guest post by Deb of My Debstinations. — The Blue Mountains are a favorite Sydney weekend getaway and day trip hotspot for locals and tourists alike. Featuring lush eucalyptus forests,...
View ArticleHow To Become An Australian Citizen (My Immigration Story)
Important disclaimer: I AM NOT AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER. I cannot advise you on what to do to become an Australian citizen. I am only sharing *my* pathway to Australian citizenship. Important note: There...
View ArticleThings To Do On An Eyre Peninsula Road Trip
So what else is there to see in Australia after you’ve done Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Outback? LOTS of things. SO many things! Some more popular and touristed than others… others, more...
View Article2020 in Review: Nomadic & Thriving Through COVID
Ah, 2020 – the year that needs no introduction. Suffice it to say that 2020 looked nothing like I’d imagined or planned. It was supposed to be the year I went back to my nomadic roots, traipsing around...
View ArticleWhat I Wish I Knew Before Moving From USA To Australia
My moving from USA to Australia was not based on reason or research, but on a gut feeling. There was no planning, no worrying, no pro/con list that I agonized over – and honestly, if I were to go back...
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