I actually can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I landed in Australia! It’s been an incredible experience from start to finish, and the includes my short time in Hong Kong just before. I can honestly say that this has been the best decision I’ve made since graduating university back in 2012. It hasn’t… Read More
The highs and lows of travelling
Getting back to Melbourne was definitely the right choice. After the failed attempt at farm work, and with nothing else for me in Cairns – other than things that cost money – I wanted to get back to a city with some opportunities. That’s what I did. It’s been a few weeks since I got… Read More
Cairns and the Great Australian Job hunt
So, it’s been a little while and not much really happened, if I’m honest. When I first arrived in Australia, I wasn’t sure if I was going to do the second year of my working holiday visa. I’m still not, honestly, but what I am sure of is I need money, badly. So, when I… Read More
The East Coast: Cairns and Skydiving
I’m in Cairns! At last! Five weeks this trip has taken me. I’ve seen some amazing things, met some fantastic people and had a few setbacks but that’s normal, right? Now, being a grumpy old man, I was thankful not to be in a party hostel. It’s a 30-minute walk into town but it’s a… Read More
The East Coast: Townsville, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach and Rafting
Less complaining, more enjoying. Now that the Greyhound disaster is done, I can get back to enjoying this trip of mine, right? Well, mostly. I’m still suffering from it. The money I lost from not doing the Whitsundays tour and then having to pay for extra accommodation during that time sucks but I’m working on… Read More
