Destination: Australia

The Lost Girls RTW Budget: Part 2

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 | By hollycassandra | Views [4114]

Flights, Travel Gear, Visas, Vaccines and Acccommodations Jen: I hope all you readers out there enjoyed Part 1 of The Lost Girls RTW Budget series, which I posted a few days ago. If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for Part 2 (as ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

and the weather today is....

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1261]

the same as its been the last 3 weeks.  RAINY, GREY and COLD! I've taken to wearing my underpants on my head at night (Bill Bryson style) to keep warm.  I've surprised Maria in the night a few times when they have fallen over my face and my nose has ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Aussie campsites - Dos and Dont's

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1992]

If you're hiring a campervan like me you'll need to stop somewhere decent.  Here are some tips from my travels in a "Wicked" van Do's and Dont's Do 1.Ask for a site close to the amenities block unless you want to walk in total darkness looking ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

A Couple of Yarns - Eat your heart out Peter Kay

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 | By edinoz | Views [2093] | Comments [10]

Just thought I should tell you a couple of stories about some of the guys that work in NW Queensland while I remember. No 1 After a long Tuesday night in Quamby pub, a Aussie fella and a German fella decided to drive home.  They were both pretty ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Día 130: Reflexiones de cuatro meses

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 | By nortina | Views [995] | Comments [8]

Los que han leido mi blog sabran que he cumplido cuatro meses en Australia. Llegue un 16 de febrero y hoy estamos a 22 de junio. Como se pasa el tiempo! Que horror!!! En estos meses he recorrido super poco; he ido tres veces a Sydney, pero lo he ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Chasing Whales Around Byron Bay

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Views [4530] | Comments [2]

Kevin: We weren't sure whether or not we'd actually make it to Byron Bay a couple of days ago. Our "plan" has turned out to be incredibly flexible, making it uncertain where we'll be at any given time. That kind of freedom is great, ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, beaches & sunshine

getting started.....

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 | By nige | Views [538] | Comments [4]

im going in less than a month. my work mates have had a countdown on the whiteboard for the past 2 months and they havnt missed a day yet. i think theyre more excited than i am. heres what im doing, wish me luck....

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: My House

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By ktphelan1980 | Photo Gallery

The count down begins

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By jessicaandluke | Views [819]

So it’s now 20 days till we head off on our trip, things are a little stressed as we finish up at work and deal with cold upon cold that Luke and I keep catching. A fair bit has been happening in the last few weeks, getting the trailer together ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

The Lost Girls RTW Budget: A Look Inside

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 | By hollycassandra | Views [1466]

When it comes to The Lost Girls’ RTW trip, there are definitely certain questions that tend to pop up time and time again from family, friends, fellow travel enthusiasts and, well, pretty much everyone. Are the countries we’re visiting safe? (Statistically ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

Gallery: Melbourne

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By milou | Photo Gallery

Melbourne

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By milou | Views [875] | Comments [4]

hi guys!! how are you doing?? sorry I have not written for a while, was quiet busy looking for a job and now working!!! Well as you all know, I arrived in Australia around 3 weeks ago, in Melbourne. I am staying with my friend Hannah in a nice flat ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: From Nightcap National Park to Byron Bay

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Photo Gallery

Camping in Nightcap National Park

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Views [10480] | Comments [3]

Along the east coast of Australia, you can’t help but bounce back and forth from the beautiful and dramatic sea to the stunning hinterland of forests and mountains. After Port Macquarie, it was time to hit the woods for a good old fashioned camping ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, the great outdoors

Hanging with the Patients at the Koala Hospital

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Views [2317] | Video

Val: The koala is a ridiculous animal. It looks like a plush toy, but it could rip your face off in no time. Yep, the koala is high on our list of animals we expect and are expected to see in Australia. Every time we pass a koala crossing sign on ... Read more >

Tags: ambassador van, the great outdoors