Upon arrival at Wake Up, Sydney’s ‘best budget accommodation’, you will be greeted with a big open lobby area and a smile. All the staff are jolly and always eager to help you out, whether it be by providing you with information about the city, the hostel instead or giving you your printing for free … More Hostel Review: Wake Up, Sydney
Home at the Mansion is a great place to stay as a first stop in Australia…it’s big enough to be spacious, but small enough that you can meet people pretty easily, whether in the kitchen, garden or lounge areas. I stayed in a 6 bed mixed dorm and it was plenty big enough. The beds … More Hostel Review: Home @ The Mansion, Melbourne
Let me just start by saying that I love Melbourne. No, seriously, it has to be by far one of my favorite cities I’ve ever been to. It has everything I could ever want…shops, bars, restaurants, museums, cafes, cinemas, open spaces, a beach, and even a free tram service! Rosa and I arrived last Thursday … More Exploring Melbourne
After being in Melbourne for about a week, I’ve found some pretty awesome things to see and do…here’s my top tips for one of my favorite ever cities… 1. Ride the city circle tram…it’s free and takes you all around the city, showing you the best sights and providing quick and easy transport. 2. Go … More Top 10 Things To Do In Melbourne
This week I finally arrived in Australia…Melbourne to be precise. On my first day I went with a friend on the Neighbours tour, visiting the set and of course the iconic Ramsay Street. Being a lifelong fan of the show, it was so bizarre to be standing in Susan and Karl’s front garden!
Now that summer is over (boohoo) and I’m back in the UK after my great American adventure, I’ve suddenly realised how soon it actually is that I’m leaving again for the next big trip…yes that’s right, I’m off in a matter of weeks (7 to be precise), and I’m going Around The World! Plans have … More Where To Next?
My travel plans are finally starting to come together. I’ve been emailing Chris (of Backpacker Banter and STA Travel) back and forth over the last week, getting all my dates and plans sorted, trying to decide what to do and where to go. He’s been fantastic, getting me the cheapest deals and giving me some … More Booking and Backpacking
So in preparation for my upcoming RTW trip I’ve been going through all the brochures I got from STA (we went and had a chat with them last week about our plans), and even though I’m not going be leaving for another 10 months and nothing’s even booked yet, I’m so excited. I’m like a … More Planning + Costing
Roo Around The World 