As the cold begins to creep in here in Melbourne, the draw of escaping somewhere tropical gets all the more enticing. Back in April, Olivia and I finally decided it was time to travel North and chase the sun. Byron Bay had been on my bucket list long before I arrived in Australia, so I couldn't wait to dust off my Birkenstocks and get myself to the ...
Sydney: Take Two | A Photo Diary
Back in July, Olivia and I had finished our regional work (umm, hello second year visa!) and hopped the state line from Victoria to New South Wales, heading back to Sydney for a celebration. This trip was special for a number of reasons; our visas had just been granted, it was my 23rd birthday and most excitingly - *cries* - my parents were ...
Sunrise Over Bondi Beach
Now that winter is well and truly setting in out here in rural Victoria - and I'm woefully unprepared with my lack of warm layers - I can't help but spend my time daydreaming about the long, hazy beach days back in Sydney. We visited quite a few beaches in our four months there, from Manly to Coogee, Cronulla and of course, ...
A Trip to the Blue Mountains
Once you've made your way through the classic tourist hotspots in Sydney, it's worth venturing a few hours out of the city to enjoy in the small-town charm of Katoomba and the striking views of the Blue Mountains. It's the perfect place in New South Wales for a short-getaway; take in some fresh country air, dip your toes in a freshwater stream ...