Broome is the furthest removed township from any capital city in the world. The closest capital, Darwin, is 1,162 miles away! In spite of, or perhaps because of, its remoteness Broome has developed quite a few unique opportunities for tourists. It’s a lovely resort town and you could spend the entire trip sipping cocktails on […]
Karijini tour for the budget-conscious and adventurous traveler
Remember the good old days? You know the ones… you played outside until dark, jumping in puddles, basking in the sun, going on adventures and spending time with friends until it was time to go inside for dinner. In those days, your allowance stretched as far as it needed to, purchasing things that brought delight […]
Swimming with manta rays in Coral Bay
I signed up for a 7-hour Best of Ningaloo tour with Ningaloo Marine Interactions expecting to go swimming with manta rays in Coral Bay and experience some super awesome snorkeling on Ningaloo Reef. But the reality of the day was so much more than I could have imagined. I’ve been geeking out over the experience […]
A Watersport for everyone in Exmouth, Australia
If you’ve looked at a map, you’ll know that Exmouth is surrounded by water. Naturally, most of the activities in town revolve around the ocean and it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, I met up with the guys at Ultimate Watersports who offer a taste of just about every water activity […]
Exmouth: an Australian town with American history
In April 2017, I arrived in Exmouth, Western Australia on a flight from Perth. As the plane descended toward the Ningaloo Coast, I looked down at red dirt, rolling ranges, blue water and one road visible from the sky and wondered where in the world I had decided to spend the next several months. Once […]
A flashpacker’s essential packing guide
A backpacker travels with practical gear and a minimalist approach. But you, my friend are not a backpacker. I see you there with your trendy clothes and your carry-on bulging with electronics. You’re the one who is willing to spend a few extra bucks to stay in an AirBNB because, let’s face it, you need […]
Rottnest Island: an epic 1-day itinerary
With only 40 hours in Perth, there was no question that I wanted to spend the majority of my time on Rottnest Island. I took the 7:15am ferry from Fremantle and booked the last one out at 5:55pm and made a plan to see as much of the island as possible. You can bike the […]
Mornington Peninsula: An epic girls weekend
Let’s say you’re living in Melbourne and looking for a place to have an epic girls weekend. The criteria for any awesome girls weekend? Chocolate, wine, relaxation and the beach. It’s time to rent a car and make your way to the Mornington Peninsula. It’s been rumored that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are […]
