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Category: RTW 2011/12

From November 2011 until September 2012 I travelled around the world…this was the itinerary:

6 weeks in SE Asia – Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
2 and half months in Australia – Melbourne, Sydney, Bryon Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane,, Fraser Island, Whitsundays, Townsville, Magnetic Island & Cairns
5 weeks in New Zealand – Rented a campervan and drove from Auckland to Christchurch and everywhere else in between
2 weeks in Fiji – FeeJee Experience around the main land and then a bit of island hopping
Finally 1 month in the USA, travelling from West to East Coast and back to Camp Sloane for the summer.

New Video: Sloaners Do The Sprinkler

June 21, 2012

This is something we’ve been working on all year, and it has finally come together now that we’re back at camp. During the summer we do a certain dance involving a certain song, and we decided to spread the Sloane love and do this dance all around the world, from all of our various locations. … More New Video: Sloaners Do The Sprinkler

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Travel Statistics…How Many?!

June 11, 2012

As I mentioned in my ‘Around The World Round Up’, I’ve been away for 7 months, visited 10 countries, flown in 13 planes, ridden on 36 buses, sailed on 27 boats, slept in 52 beds, been on 2 trains, and driven in 2 cars and 1 campervan…that’s a lot. Wow. So I though I’d write … More Travel Statistics…How Many?!

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New Video: RTW 2011/12 – USA (Part 2 – Vegas, Chicago & NYC)

June 8, 2012

Here’s the very last video from my RTW travels…I can’t believe it’s over 😦

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Around The World Round Up

June 6, 2012

So here I am. Back at Camp Sloane for the summer. My travelling escapades are over and it’s time to get back to work…and when I say work I mean have the most fun a girl can have in the best place in the world doing something she loves. I cannot believe how quickly this … More Around The World Round Up

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Hostel Review: Getaway Hostel, Chicago

June 4, 2012

Upon arrival at the Chicago Getaway hostel, we were greeted by friendly staff in a clean and modern lounge/reception area. There are sofas, free computers and plenty of funky artwork on the walls, as well as free wifi that runs throughout the hostel. We got to know this lounge area pretty well as we arrived … More Hostel Review: Getaway Hostel, Chicago

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Top 10 Things To Do In Las Vegas & Chicago

June 2, 2012

1. Wander the strip and marvel at all the craziness (Vegas) 2. Have fun losing all your money in the casinos (Vegas) 3. See a show…we saw a Cirque Du Soleil production and it was incredible! (Vegas) 4. Visit all the different hotels and experience all their different themes (Vegas) 5. Watch the Bellagio fountain … More Top 10 Things To Do In Las Vegas & Chicago

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Chicago…The Penultimate Destination

May 31, 2012

After spending the night up in the air flying from Vegas, we arrived in Chicago VERY early in the morning and made our way to our hostel (trying and failing to stay awake during the journey), hoping that we could just crawl into bed and pass out once we got there. However, we soon found … More Chicago…The Penultimate Destination

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Hostel Review: Lucky D’s, San Diego, USA

May 29, 2012

For just $25 per night you can stay in what is perhaps my favourite hostel in the USA. Lucky D’s is a fun and buzzing hive of activity in the center of San Diego’s quirky Gaslamp District in the East Village. It is surrounded by restaurant, cafes, shops and bars, and is just a short … More Hostel Review: Lucky D’s, San Diego, USA

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That’s What You Get For Waking Up In Vegas

May 28, 2012

Driving into Las Vegas, you immediately begin to realise that all the stereotypes and assumptions about this city exist for a reason. It is hot and ugly and sprawling and loud. And not really a place you want to visit at the end of your round the world backpacking trip when you are tired, run-down … More That’s What You Get For Waking Up In Vegas

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Photo Of The Week: We’re Circles

May 27, 2012

This week we hit up Chicago, our last destination before New York and Camp Sloane. While we were there we managed to meet up with our friend Kristen (from camp) and spend a glorious 24 hours just chatting about everything we’ve done in the last 9 months since we’ve seen each other. It was amazing … More Photo Of The Week: We’re Circles

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