australia
With its rainforests, ancient rock formations and pristine beaches, Australia is the traveller's mecca whether you're flying solo or with mates.
Australia, Alpaca, Adventures
I arrive in the gold coast Australia, the tail end of my world trip. It’s during the southern hemispheres winter and it’s the day of Solstice. I bunk up in a cheapest youth hostel and save money by only shopping in supermarkets. Damn, everything here is so expensive I discover. What a beautiful country with clean cities and healthy lifestyles. Curse this strong economy! I come to the realization my only choice is to find a job, save some pennies, maybe the employer can provide accommodation—a common offer to backpackers. I scrounge the internet on the top bunk of my bed. My laptop spotlights my unshaven face and dimly illuminates the rest of the room. Ah ha! I find a not too dodgy-looking wageless work on an alpaca farm that can provide accommodation and food. Working outdoors is my cup of tea, I'll probably ask them. I ponder—they can give me a local reference for future work. I eagerly email my CV and fall into a jet-lagged slumber.
By Gareth Loughlin8 years ago in Wander
My Australia
I love Australia. I mean, I reeeeeeally love Australia. My parents are second and third generation Aussie, of British, Irish and Scandinavian descent. But I wasn’t born on Australian soil. My father served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and I joined my family via a Chinese hospital in Hong Kong. I was six months old when I sailed home for the first time.
By Jen Cooper8 years ago in Wander
Most Romantic Places in Sydney
Sydney is a fantastic city with so many beautiful places that you must visit! It is a home of striking architecture, magical gardens, and a gorgeous coastline. There are so many more great spots that you and your partner need to explore.
By Nina Simons8 years ago in Wander
The Tragedy of the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is known worldwide for its beauty and incredible wildlife, however it isn’t doing so well anymore. There have been posts on very popular social media sites claiming the reef is dead but these articles are incorrect; it is dying, but it’s not quite dead yet. The point of this piece of writing is to try and inform others of some of the reef's biggest threats and to inspire others to spread their knowledge of the world.
By Sophie Turner8 years ago in Wander
The Lull of Australian Wild Swimming
Bathing under waterfalls, floating in natural pools, and swimming against a backdrop of nature's most picturesque landscapes are but a few pleasures permitted by Australian wild swimming. This unique activity has existed in Australia for a few years now, with many avid adventurers of wild swimming traveling thousands of miles for just an hour on but one of Australia’s winding waters.
By Uly Spitts8 years ago in Wander
Australia at Its Finest
The Central Coast is one of the most prominent parts of the much-loved New South Wales region of Australia. This coastal region is widely famous for its surf, beaches, hinterland, and relaxing atmosphere; it is picturesque and boasts serenity and beauty. In order for you to really enjoy its magic, we've come up with this guide that will help you experience its true charm.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Wander
The Hidden Gems of Queensland's Coast
You may have heard of Whitsunday Island, Fraser Island or Airlie Beach, and these are all amazing places to visit on your trip to Queensland. But if you're after something a little less tourist-y, this is the trip for you. You don't need much - you can do this in a week, as long as you have a vehicle, somewhere to sleep (a tent will do) and a little patience. Google maps will help too!
By Nicole Lauren Blake8 years ago in Wander
New Castle To Cairns
I returned from my trip south with a new sense of adventure. So far, the spontaneity card had been working out nicely, and I was eager to try it again. While in New Castle, I had gradually come to know some of the local residents there.
By Sound And The Messenger9 years ago in Wander
Plant Based
I remember being in college and wondering why I should try to go vegetarian. Why were people vegetarian? At the time, I ate everything and I ate a lot of meat. I had grown up as an endurance athlete in the high mountains of Colorado and I felt the most important part of diet was getting outside and running up mountains. I loved the outdoors and even more so, I loved going uphill and the feeling I got at the top.
By Sound And The Messenger9 years ago in Wander
Melbourne Gripped by Football Fever
Melbourne is a city that prides itself being totally and utterly obsessed with sport. Any sport or sporting event is greeted with enormous enthusiasm and excitement — this is the home of The Australian Open Tennis, this is the home of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, this is the home of the Boxing Day Test (always one of the biggest cricket matches each year), the massive Spring Carnival horse racing series, and this is the home of Australian Rules Football.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
Spa Break Destinations Down-Under
Modern life can often feel a bit stressful. You’re running flat-out, trying to juggle your career, your friends, your family — it’s not often that you get to take a few moments out for yourself, just to relax and unwind, to decompress and get ready to get back in the game and do it all again.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Wander
