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Unlike many of the countries I’d travelled in before, Australia is different because of its first world status and high cost of living! Don’t let this deter you however, Australia is still a wild, beautiful and incredible place that is only expensive to travel in if you don’t know some good tricks to keeping costs down. Here are 9 great tips for backpacking Australia cheaply to get you started. 9. Find Free Wi-Fi Zones When I first arrived Down Under I couldn’t believe everywhere was charging me to use wi-fi, including hostels where I’d paid to stay! Ever the budget-conscious Read more

Melbourne is a little more than just a city, I reckon. I’ve been in Melbourne’s surrounding area on and off for the past year and I’ve never gotten bored of it. It has this atmosphere that keeps me constantly wanting to go back. I’ve seen other Australian cities during my travels such as Sydney, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Cairns, and Hobart but Melbs has something else going on. With it’s quirky vibe and so much going on you can’t not love Melbourne. During the summer months the city comes even more alive by putting on festivals and events that are mostly Read more

  Overtaking a road train can be the most daunting experience you can come across when driving in outback Australia.  A heavy haulage vehicle that is over 53.5 metres in length with 4 trailers and over 80 tyres, it’s scary to think about. The best advice is don’t be nervous over the sheer size of them when you’re on the road. They are just like any other vehicle you want to overtake, it’s all about the preparation and time to ensure you have adequate room to overtake. Here are our dos and don’ts when you share the road with road Read more

Traveling the world and being thrust into close living quarters with strangers in a hostel is always an eye-opening experience! There’s nothing quite like living in the same 16-bed dorm with people when it comes to seeing the best, and worst, of the human race. After years of doing just that, I’ve got a fair bit of an insight into the whole affair, so here are 8 types of people I believe you never want to meet in your hostel. Arguing Couples There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the middle of a domestic, especially if you don’t really know Read more

Coming to Australia to work as well as holiday is such a great opportunity available to so many young people from around the world these days. Having been doing just that myself for the last 2 years, and having seen a lot of this great country, here are my 10 best places to work in Australia. Sydney The king pin of Australia, the bustling city of Sydney has a ton of opportunities and a wealth of things to enjoy in your free time. From office gigs, to sales work, hospitality stints, to tradesman shifts, there’s every chance you’ll land a Read more