Destination: Australia

Yatching In Yeppoon

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By olliegoldson | Views [393]

Sun, sea and goggling. Three words that pretty much sum up my two days spent in Yeppoon. A quick pre-crimbo trip with my brothers future in-laws and actually just what I needed. Yeppoon itself is a cute little town, built a little backwards I am not ... Read more >

Tags: australia, beaches, down under, goggling, yatching, yeppoon

Sightseeing In Sydney

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By olliegoldson | Views [1856]

As a city, Sydney is one of the best that I have visited. Not as hectic as London or as laid back as Budapest but with enough energy and things happening there was always some place to be, a view to look at and a bar to visit. Luckily I know a few people ... Read more >

Tags: australia, sightseeing, sydney, sydney harbour bridge, sydney opera house

Boogying With Baclpackers

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By olliegoldson | Views [1512] | Comments [2]

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia,  somewhere a long the coast. People watching: everyone indulges in a little of this innocent activity, well for those lovers of this past time Airlie Beach is the place to go. I’m not saying that it ... Read more >

Tags: airlie beach, australia, beaches, down under

Middle Of Nowhere Middlemount

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By olliegoldson | Views [466]

Still on the adventure of 2013, ok so this one was a little accidental but I am still traveling somewhat never the less. I am now on to country 13 of 50 before 30, so a while to go yet but making the most of this year of being an intrepid. Quite a ... Read more >

Tags: australia, down under, middle of nowhere, middlemount

MAKE A WORLD A BETTER PLACE

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By georgiabubble | Views [119] | Scholarship Entry

A Story Of Travel Through Australia Travel through Australia and make sure Cairns is on your itinerary! The town of Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. A country known for the brilliant blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the stunning ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

A boy named Babala

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By maleikahalpin | Views [161] | Scholarship Entry

A moment of chaos so often allows, in hindsight, great perspective. India; a land home to the deep art of contemplation, yet obliterated by the wild existence of life. Before me sits a picture; a train. Said image is the first result from my Google search ... Read more >

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Photos: Sydney

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By alistairkeir | Photo Gallery

A quokka ate my tent!

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By followmylead | Views [183] | Scholarship Entry

Most people remember Rottnest Island for its turquoise water, its deserted beaches and its funny little inhabitants : the quokkas. Rumor has it, these beautiful creatures are a mixt between kangaroos and rats. I sure don't want any details on how this ... Read more >

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It’s not every day you return to the scene of the crime.

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By spacemanafrica | Views [379]

It’s not every day you return to the scene of the crime. Actually, make that the scene of two crimes. After two years out of town, today I returned to my childhood neighbourhood shopping centre. As a teenager, I used to shoplift magazines from ... Read more >

That Funky Melbourne

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By chachikotiro | Views [140] | Scholarship Entry

I was so excited to be in this so called "funky town" I couldn't believe how I finally found a beautiful city that oozed with flair and honesty. Living in the big smoke of Sydney for 7 years I was used to seeing the hard knock city life hustle and bustle, ... Read more >

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Stairway to

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By anonymous | Views [181] | Scholarship Entry

Climbing up the stairs of the Austrian hotel back from breakfast, I came to the realisation that a 10 year old Australian girl should not be left to walk back to the room, when she has no sense of direction. As I walked up the stairs in my pink flannelette ... Read more >

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first timer in outside Asia

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By catatan_lidya | Views [159] | Scholarship Entry

Australia, or Perth to be exact, was my solo backpacking destination trip. This is my first time go outside Asia. After a long journey at visa process, finally i had my visa label for the first time! I chose Perth because this city is nearer from Indonesia, ... Read more >

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Photos: NT / WA Caravan Escape

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By wendyandkevin | Photo Gallery

Roma....Not Italy

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By pandaeyes | Views [90] | Scholarship Entry

I decided to take a break from city life and go somewhere that was out of my comfort zone and I could afford. So I chose to go where my parents lived Roma, QLD. Never in my life could I be prepared for a small town. First thing you should know is nothing ... Read more >

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Movement.

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By savannahbatten | Views [92] | Scholarship Entry

Even in sleep, I'm know I'm moving. I'm aware of every turn, every breath, every touch. Usually it aggravates me, but occasionally I embrace the knowledge that even though I'm not awake, everything keeps moving. Waking at 3 AM has never been my favourite ... Read more >

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