Introduction After leaving Tasmania, Mara and I headed towards the famous Great Ocean Road. We stopped at an Aldi to stock up on food, threw everything in the car, and drove about two hours until we reached Apollo Bay, where we checked into Apollo Bay Backpackers. The hostel was actually really cute — nicely decorated …
Continue reading From the Great Ocean Road to Byron Bay: Penguins, Chaos & Long Drives (Aus part 10)
Introduction Richmond. Our little housesit era. High ceilings, slightly leaky sinks, temporary stability. At first, it felt like a calm pause between chaotic hostel life and our “we are independent adults now” dreams. But quickly, the pace picked up. Trial shifts, beach afternoons, cheap jugs at night, confusing car decisions, ferry tickets we bought too …
Continue reading Richmond – Cars, Ferry Stress & Backpacker Reality (Aus part 7)
Traveling along Australia’s East Coast was a rollercoaster of beaches, cities, adventures, and sunsets. Here’s how I’d rank all the places I visited — including the highs and the lows. 4/10 – Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) - Kinda ugly, didn’t like the beach+ Some people say other spots on the Gold Coast are better 5/10 …
