For my last few days in Australia, I wanted to get out of the city so decided to head to North Stradbroke Island (‘Straddie’) just 30km south of Brisbane. The second largest sand island in the world (sitting just behind Fraser Island, also in Queensland to the north), Straddie is easily accessible and blessed withContinueContinue reading “Australia: Straddin’ Straddie”
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Australia: The (Not Much) Sunshine State
As I strolled along the promenade of Shorncliffe, a quaint Queensland town, the calm water to my right and the clear blue sky above me, I heard a lady remark to her friend, “We’re so lucky to live here” and I couldn’t help but agree. That’s been my sentiment throughout my time in Sydney andContinueContinue reading “Australia: The (Not Much) Sunshine State”
Australia: Wild Sydney
Sydney is more than just one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is also, like I think most Australian cities, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and nature, a lot of which is easily accessible even if you don’t drive. One of the most accessible outdoor walks you can do runs from the famousContinueContinue reading “Australia: Wild Sydney”
Australia: Peace at Last
After a trying few months, it was finally time to get back on the road again and hit a country which had eluded me for a while. Ever since I first moved to Hong Kong, I’d be saying I’d visit Australia, due to its relative closeness (still 8 hours!) to the Orient compared to theContinueContinue reading “Australia: Peace at Last”
Just Jackpacking 