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Thrifty Thursday: Get 10% (or more) Off Select Organized Tours

By on April 26, 2012 in Australia, Thrifty Travel

Last week, Katrina shared how she saved thousands on a Kumuka tour just by shopping around and diligently doing her homework before finally finding a tour reseller with a big sale. Yes, it did seem like a lot of time and effort – something we all might not have or want to put in to the search – but there is a quick and easy way to at least save 10% off a tour without much effort at all.

April 26, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 1 }
inside the black folder

Getting Back What You Left on a Train (hopefully!)

By on March 15, 2012 in Australia, Russia

Sorry to keep everyone in suspense for so long, but here is the outcome of the incident where I left our passports on a train in Sydney! It was not my proudest moment in the least. Maybe next time I should put them in a money belt.

March 15, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 6 }
10 Votes Kept Me from Canon Island

10 Votes Kept Me from Canon Island

By on March 14, 2012 in Australia, Contests

It was a long, long 10 week contest, and when it came down to actually getting to go on the trip or not, it was a matter of 10 votes that could have made the difference. Talk about a bummer! Read inside for the contest wrap-up.

March 14, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }
margaritas with Patrick

When to Tell Your Boss

By on March 13, 2012 in Australia

When is the right time? Patrick told his boss quite early that we would be leaving, but could that have backfired on us? Share your thoughts and personal experiences in the comments!

March 13, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 14 }
inside the black folder

What Not to Leave on a Train

By on March 8, 2012 in Australia, Russia

This is the story of one of my worst rookie mistakes. Just yesterday, I set off in the morning (yes, I actually left the apartment) to visit the Russian Consulate in Sydney. With only a month to go before I hit the road for 3.5 months, I need to get this visa process going… and fast.

March 8, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 47 }
the bed

Sydney Sleeps: The Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills

By on March 6, 2012 in Australia, Hostels & Hotels

I get emails all the time from people asking me where to stay in Sydney, so I think today’s post is going to kick off a new regular feature called “Sydney Sleeps”. First up: a review of the Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills — a mix between young and old in a very convenient location.

March 6, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }
Celebrating the 4th of July

The Two Faces of Brooke

By on February 22, 2012 in Australia, Contests

I will always be American no matter where I am in the world. But, after 3 years in Australia, and 3 years of being with an Aussie guy, I don’t really flinch when people ask me, “How ya going?” I’m in a weird place, and that’s kind of what I wanted to portray in the LAST ROUND of the Canon Island Blogger Competition.

February 22, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 23 }
morning sunrise on beach

Best Tour You’ll Take in the Dark: The Moonwalk

By on February 10, 2012 in Australia

We finally, after over 4 kilometers of walking along moonlit paths further enhanced by the glowsticks on our bodies, reached a peaceful waterhole in the middle of practically nowhere — or at least that’s how it felt.

February 10, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
globe

Why Fly RT When You Can Fly RTW?

By on February 9, 2012 in Australia, Thrifty Travel

International flights from Australia are not cheap, so it makes sense to get more bang for your buck by incorporating several trips into one outing. In this post I explore the Round the World for Less! airfare option through travel.com.au. Bargain? I think so.

February 9, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
eye-land

Palm Tree in Eye Photo: How I Got the Shot

By on February 8, 2012 in Australia, Contests

Photoshop was not involved in the making of this photo. If you’d like to know how the magic happened, read on. You might even be a bit impressed.

February 8, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 16 }