New Video: RTW 2011/12 – USA (Part 1 – California)
The first instalment of our USA adventures…
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.
The first instalment of our USA adventures…
1. Stay at the HI Santa Monica in Los Angeles. 2. Shop on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, LA. 3. Ride the Cable Car in San Francisco. 4. Eat a sourdough chowder bowl at Boudin Bakery on the pier in San Francisco. 5. Stay at San Francisco International Hostel.
Set in a fantastic location, just a few blocks from the shopping Mecca that is Market Street, the San Francisco International Hostel makes a perfectly pleasant stay in one of my favourite cities. Known as the biggest and best party hostel in San Fran, this place is always buzzing with activity and fun…they even offer … More Hostel Review: San Francisco International Hostel, San Francisco, USA
Arriving in Los Angeles on a hot and sunny afternoon, I had that excited feeling in my stomach, like a kid on Christmas eve…I was back in one of my favourite cities in the world (that I’ve visited), and I couldn’t wait to get back into the American way of life. We met Tash (a … More California Dreaming
This week we made it to San Diego and, having not done anything particularly touristy for a while, we decided to head to the Zoo, one of the largest in California, known for its collection of animals from all over the world. We had an awesome time wandering around and marvelling at the Gorillas, Hippos … More Photo Of The Week: We’re Going To The Zoo, Zoo, Zoo
This week we hit up San Francisco and at the end of the week we got the bus up to Santa Rosa to see our friend Shell (she’s living and working here) from camp. It was so awesome to be back together, and we spent two days just chatting and being excited about getting back … More Photo Of The Week: Together Again
Situated in what is possibly the best location of any hostel I’ve ever stayed in, the HI Santa Monica is a bustling hive of travelling energy. You’ll find the hostel in Santa Monica (duh) on 2nd street, between Broadway and Santa Monica Boulevard, just one block from 3rd St Promenade in one direction (one of … More Hostel Review: HI Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Wailoaloa Beach Resort is a great place to stay for a few days in Nadi. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend staying there for longer than that though. It is situated about 10 minutes walk from the beach and just 15 minutes drive from the airport, a perfect location for your first or last port of call … More Hotel Review: Wailoaloa Beach Resort, Nadi, Fiji
1. Go jungle trekking and swim in some waterfalls. 2. Stay at Uprising Beach Resort. 3. Travel with the FeeJee Experience crew. We did the Triple Treat trip and it was immense. 4. Stay at Mango Bay Resort. 5. Visit the Naiyala High School…the kids are awesome and so proud to show you around.
And here’s part 2 of our Fiji adventures…the islands!