Fig Hill Farm We threw our packs into the dark abyss of the luggage hold under our bus and got on. I was nervous and excited about the week to come, but I was also dreading the nine hour bus ride. We got comfy in our seats as the bus drove south out of Sydney, thoughts […]
Months 6 & 7: In Review (Top 7 in 7)
Australia: Friendly faces in Sydney
Sometimes all the excitement of visiting new places is exhausting. You’re always on the go, always trying to check off those ‘must-see’ tourists spots in your lonely planet guidebook, trying things outside your comfort zone, and telling new people your story. Usually this is what I crave, and what I love about travel. It can […]
Australia: Airlie Beach & Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsundays were supposed to be a trip filled with snorkeling, diving, island hopping, and relaxation. Thanks to Cyclone Marcia, they did not go quite as planned. We had a long day of driving ahead of us to make it to Airlie Beach which would be our jumping point to the islands. After our visit […]
Australia Roadtrip: Brisbane to Bargara
Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba) My eyes were bloodshot. My breath smelled bad. My hair probably looked pretty messed up. The woman behind the rental car counter told me that our rental car would be three times the cost that I was expecting due to taxes, fees and one-way charges. I just stared at her with a […]
Indonesia: Gili Trawangan and Seminyak
Gili T White sand beaches, turquoise water, coral reefs, turtles, biking, tropical bars, sunsets…Paradise. This is the island of Gili T, one of three small islands tucked up in the northwest corner off Lombok. The Gili Islands are a one-two hour boat ride from Bali’s eastern coast, and worth the trek. They consist of Gili […]
Bali, Indonesia: Learning to Dive
Month 5: In Review (Travel Stats)
Bali: Weekend Motorbike Trips
Pemuteran and Menjangan Island It was deja-vu. The feeling was similar to our motorbike trip through the Thailand Mountains a few months back. We both leaned to the right as our motorbike hugged the sharp, nearly 180-degree corner. We continued to ascend at the top speed that our little motorbike, which we nicknamed “Pink Lightening”, […]