Long term solo travel on a budget.
Shark Bay was always on our list of places to see in WA, partly because of our weird obsession with sharks and partly to see the world's oldest living organism, because science. Oh, and some dolphins and a beach made up entirely of shells. Basically, it's a good place to spend some time. Hamelin Pool... Continue Reading →
After three months in the extreme heat of the Northern Territories, it was finally time for me to head back to civilization. I flew south to Perth and immediately regretted my decision when I realised it was actually cold in winter. Time to explore the rest of the west in search of sunshine and whale... Continue Reading →
Alyangula An hours drive from Umbakumba rewarded us with phone signal, swimming pools, and civilization. Oh, and alcohol. It becomes a luxury when you live in a dry community! Rat's Cove After a day of fishing (which mostly involves fighting sharks for your catch), it's nice to stop at this gorgeous beach for lunch and... Continue Reading →
When most people think of Australia they picture pristine beaches, swaying palm trees and clear, turquoise surf. Most people see only the east coast, some venture to the west coast and even fewer experience the real Australian outback. When I came to Australia I was given the opportunity to experience not only an extremely remote... Continue Reading →
Perched on the northern coast of the Northern Territories of Australia, miles and miles and miles away from any other city, is Darwin. The humidity might kill you before the crocodiles do, but there's a good backpacker scene and it's a perfect base for exploring the national parks of the Northern Territories.
If you're thinking about going on a road trip somewhere in Australia I can tell you three things with absolute certainty: It will take longer than you think, it will cost more than you think and it will be worth it. You'll have the freedom to go where you want, when you want and see so much more than you could from a bus window.
If you're heading south from Perth and wondering how far east to go... the answer is Esperance, or more specifically Cape Le Grand National Park and its breathtakingly beautiful coastline. Rolling hills, white sand, turquoise surf and kangaroos, what more could you want?
The previous day was spent exploring giant trees and giant rocks and we still had a long way east to go. We planned on taking our time, but money had suddenly become a serious issue when we realised how much we'd spent in 3 days (an obscene amount considering we'd been so stingy on food... Continue Reading →
After a busy day exploring so many places throughout the Margaret River region we decided to take it a little slower while we explored the south coast, partly because we didn't want to rush but mostly because it takes so long to drive anywhere. We said goodbye to the ocean and made our way inland... Continue Reading →
Six Year Gap Year 