Fitzroy Island or Green Island: Which is Better?
If you’re planning a trip to Cairns and have done any amount of research, then you know that there is an insane amount of amazing things to see and do here. Frugal Frolicker specializes in outdoor...
View ArticleCaravan Life Diaries – Month 10 (November 2021)
READ THE OTHER CARAVAN LIFE DIARIES MONTHLY RECAPS HERE. Aaaaand another month spent in hot and humid Far North Queensland. In November, the heat and humidity start dialing up for wet season, so that...
View ArticleCaravan Life Diaries – Month 11 (December 2021)
READ THE OTHER CARAVAN LIFE DIARIES MONTHLY RECAPS HERE. Oops, I’m falling more and more behind with these monthly updates! Part of me wants to ditch them because there are many other posts I should be...
View ArticleThe 15 Best Day Trips From Cairns
One of my greatest surprises on our big Aussie road trip has been how much I enjoyed Cairns. It’s the main hub for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, but it’s also very close to dozens of other...
View Article2021 in Review: The Big Aussie Caravan Trip
Sooooooo, it’s late April, and this 2021 review post is nearly 4 months late now. Oops! I think it may be my longest blog post to-date, clocking in at ~8400 words excluding this intro which I’m writing...
View ArticleThings To Do In Mount Gambier & Limestone Coast, South Australia
If you haven’t heard of Mount Gambier or the Limestone Coast of South Australia, I’d say you’re in the majority. Most Aussies probably don’t even know about this very under-touristed part of their own...
View ArticleLawn Hill National Park: A Hidden Gem in Outback Queensland
If you’re searching for hidden gems in Australia, then boy do I have a tip for you! Lawn Hill National Park, located in Outback Queensland near absolutely nothing of interest, is the best place you’ve...
View ArticleOutdoorsy Things To Do In Noosa, An Aussie Adventure Paradise
There are few things I love more than discovering hidden gems and underrated destinations on my world travels. Is there anything better than feeling like you’ve found a slice of paradise that not many...
View ArticleFrom Alice Springs to Uluru: The Best Things To Do In Red Centre, Australia
If you happen to find yourself in the Red Centre of Australia, I’m willing to bet you’re primarily there to see Uluru. And rightfully so! Uluru is a bucket list destination, UNESCO World Heritage site,...
View ArticleHow To Become A House Sitter & Travel The World With FREE Accommodation!
Well this post is long overdue, considering I’ve been house sitting on and off for 7 years now! I discovered how to become a house sitter shortly after moving to Australia in late 2014 as a scrappy...
View ArticleGold Coast Wine Tour: An Excellent Day Out In The Hinterland
One thing about me is… I don’t really drink, but I love a wine tour! If your eyebrow is raised right about now, yep – that sounds about right. It makes perfect sense to me, though, so hear me out!...
View ArticleReef Sleep Whitsundays: A Great Barrier Reef Underwater Hotel & Glamping...
Would you believe me if I told you that you could camp under the stars with 360-degree views of the Great Barrier Reef? What if instead of camping, you could go glamping, sleep on a comfy mattress, and...
View ArticleMirumiru Bubble Tent: Unique & Sustainable Accommodation in Tenterfield
If you’re looking for a weekend road trip from Byron Bay, Brisbane, or the Gold Coast that’s a little more off the beaten path, the search is over. You’re going to Tenterfield! Frugal Frolicker...
View ArticleWhitsundays Sailing, Take 2! (On Whitsunday Blue)
8 years ago, I went sailing in the Whitsundays for the first time. It was quite literally at the top of my to-do list when I first moved to Australia in December 2014, and let me tell you – it did not...
View ArticleA Brisbane Hostel For Digital Nomads?! 10 Reasons To Stay At Selina Brisbane
You guys, I’ve found a hostel in Brisbane that is MADE for digital nomads and remote workers. I KNOW, right? Where has this been all my life?! Allow me to introduce you to Selina Brisbane: CLICK TO...
View ArticleFyrefly Retreat: A Luxury Tiny Home in the Gold Coast Hinterland
If you’re looking for the best places to stay in the Scenic Rim region of southeast Queensland, I’ve got just the spot for you! Fyrefly Retreat in Beechmont is officially my new favorite accommodation...
View ArticleThe Best Beachy Things To Do In Lennox Head, NSW
Sure, you’ve heard of Byron Bay (and maybe even Byron Baes, the awful Netflix reality show filmed there) – but have you heard of Lennox Head? Just a 15-20 minute drive south, Lennox is practically a...
View Article2023 in Review: Around The World & Back Again
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