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Third Time Lucky and Still Stressing
In just over two weeks I will once again leave my job, my family and my friends to set-off for the other side of the world. This will be my third time going through this process and it's still as stressful as the other times. I've been back here in Adelaide, Australia for just over six months, working, saving, planning [...]
Travel Insurance and Terrorism
This week I booked travel insurance for my upcoming overseas trip, and I'm sadden to say that thoughts of terrorism crossed my mind. Whilst I've traveled far and wide over the past couple of years, it's only recently due to so many acts of senseless violence that I've started to wonder what happens if I'm unlucky enough to be caught [...]
Picnic on Whitehaven Beach
On our fourth and final full day on Daydream Island we decided to book a day tour to Whitehaven Beach. At the Daydream Island tour desk guests can book different tours depending on their needs. Unfortunately our experience was not the most encouraging. When inquiring about different day tours that would be suitable for two adults traveling with a small [...]
Days 2 & 3 Daydream Island
Our second and third days on Daydream Island were spent taking in everything the resort had to offer, and each day started with a nice buffet breakfast. Included in the price for all guests, breakfast was served in the Waterfalls restaurant and consisted of the standard eggs, bacon and hash browns as well as a selection of breads and pastries. [...]
Whitsundays, Australia – Daydream Island Day 1
The Whitsundays are located at the top of Australia in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. There are a range of islands visitors can explore and stay on, either for a couple of days or weeks depending on your budget. A few weeks ago a friend of mine suggested a short break in Queensland to get us away from [...]
Learning a Language on a Budget
Learning a language is a great way to exercise your mind and increase your ability to communicate when traveling. Around the world there are many language schools you can enroll in for a week or two and formally learn the basics in either a group or one-on-one sessions. The cost is fantastically low and perfect for a budget traveler who'd [...]