We like to party – Ibiza!
On Tuesday evening we got on a plane and left cold and cloudy Scotland and headed to Ibiza. I have never been on a plane quite like the one we were on, as it was so energetic and wild. People were out of their seats, screaming, chanting, doing shots, it was quite the party plane.Continue reading “We like to party – Ibiza!”
Major Travel Day # 2
Yesterday I took a five hour bus ride back to Brisbane from Rainbow Beach and stayed the night in Brisbane. Early this morning I started my travels at about 4:30 am where I took a 20 minute train from Brisbane to the airport. At 6:30 am I boarded a flight to Sydney which was aboutContinue reading “Major Travel Day # 2”
Fraser Island
*PHOTOS TO BE LOADED ONCE I GET A CONNECTION* This past weekend I went to Fraser Island for three days and two nights camping. Fraser Island is an island right off of the coast about twenty minutes from Rainbow Beach. We went in groups of about seven or eight people in a 4-wheel drive car.Continue reading “Fraser Island”
Rainbow Beach
After an hour bus ride at 2:45 am to Cairns…waiting until 6:00 am at the airport for my flight…flight being delayed an hour and a half…finally arriving in Brisbane at 9:30 am…taking a 30 minute train into the city…waiting until 2:00 pm for my five hour bus ride…arriving at Rainbow Beach at 7:00 pm….I AMContinue reading “Rainbow Beach”
Bye Port Douglas!
Today I leave Port Douglas, and head back South to Brisbane, and then it is onto Fraser Island. I have lived in Port Douglas for just about a month, and it has been amazing. Parrotfish Lodge was such an amazing hostel with free breakfast, free internet, free bike hire, two free BBQs a week, andContinue reading “Bye Port Douglas!”
Addicted to the Reef
*MORE UNDERWATER PHOTOS TO COME ONCE I AM ABLE TO DEVELOP THEM* Last week I couldn’t help myself and booked another reef trip! I felt that it was necessary to scuba dive once more, as I live right on the Barrier Reef and it is easily accessible as the marina is about a five-minute walkContinue reading “Addicted to the Reef”
Party with the Crocs
Last weekend we rented a pontoon boat for a few hours drove up the river in search for crocs! We were able to drive the boat and have a BBQ. It was so fun to relax and take our own pace down the river. We saw three different crocodiles…but this was the BIGGEST one!CRIKEY!
Port Douglas: Where the Rain Forest meets the Reef
I now live in Port Douglas, Queensland. It is at the very top North Eastern corner of Australia. I have been living here for about two weeks now, and am working almost every day at the Courthouse Hotel as a bartender. I am really enjoying my job, and the people I work with. It isContinue reading “Port Douglas: Where the Rain Forest meets the Reef”
Final Destination of Our Road Trip: Cairns
After about twelve days of travel we finally made it up to Cairns! We drove a total of eight hours in one day from Airlie Beach because we were excited to make it up to our final destination. Our first full day in Cairns, we explored the city, and relaxed at the man made lagoon,Continue reading “Final Destination of Our Road Trip: Cairns”
Continuation of Our Road Trip: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands
When we arrived in Airlie Beach, we spent our last night on land sharing Sangria and enjoying the beautiful view of paradise.In the early afternoon the next day we had a big barbecue and then packed up some small bags and headed to the marina to board out Whitsunday boat. The boat that we wentContinue reading “Continuation of Our Road Trip: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands”
ROAD TRIP…so far
Last Wednesday we started our road trip from Surfer’s Paradise up to Cairns. Which is about 1763 km away! On our first day, I was the first to drive. At first it was pretty nerve racking trying to get used to being on the left side of the road, and basically everything being opposite. ButContinue reading “ROAD TRIP…so far”
Last Days in Surfers
Tonight is my last day of work! Next Wednesday I will be leaving the Gold Coast and heading up to Cairns, via….ROAD TRIP! I am pretty sad to be leaving my home base in Surfer’s Paradise, and my bar tending job as I have really enjoyed the people I work with, and the people IContinue reading “Last Days in Surfers”
Australia Zoo
Last Saturday on the Easter weekend, I went to the Australia Zoo; aka:Steve Irwin’s Zoo. It is about two and a half hours away from the Gold Coast. The Zoo is huge, and offers a glance at a ton of beautiful animals, and TONS of crocodiles and aligators! HUGE turtlesCassowary At the beginning of theContinue reading “Australia Zoo”
More Canadian Friend Encounters
Last weekend Sarah and I met up with some more friends from University in Brisbane. Our friends Andrew and J.J. go to school in Canberra for Hotel Management, and they also took a roadtrip from Canberra up to Brisbane. So we went up and met them in the city to catch up and have aContinue reading “More Canadian Friend Encounters”
Canadian Friends Visit
Two weeks ago two of my friends from home, Dave and James came to visit me. They arrived in Australia about 2 months ago, and finally were able to meet up with me and Sarah. They took a camper van with three other guys they met on their travels, and travelled from Sydney to SurfersContinue reading “Canadian Friends Visit”
High Tide
The other day I went walking down the beach and was amazed how far out the tide goes when there is a full moon. There is so much more beach exposed, and you can see little pockets where waves usually are pretty high.It was a great chance to get out further into where water wouldContinue reading “High Tide”
Bug Infestation
For the past 2 days there has been the weirdest amount of bugs everywhere in the city. I have never seen a bug in my flat, and for the past few nights the bugs have been so crazy in our flat that we have had to turn off all the lights in order to getContinue reading “Bug Infestation”
St. Patrick’s Day
For the past four years I have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Waterloo, where all the students would enjoy one of the greatest party days of the year, take a break from midterms and essays and get all dolled up in GREEN!This year, I just assumed that St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be as big ofContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day”
Sand Friend
The other day at the beach I was just laying there reading a magazine, when from the corner of my eye I saw something moving towards me. For a brief second I thought it was just a piece of garbage then I looked beside me and saw these little eyes looking up at me andContinue reading “Sand Friend”
Arcade of Dreams
On Monday we celebrated my roommate’s birthday at a place called “Time Zone”. Time Zone is a HUGE arcade with tons of arcade games, laser tag, a bowling alley, a mini putt and bumper cars! It was such a fun night; it was like reliving my childhood again!When I was younger and my family andContinue reading “Arcade of Dreams”
Dream World
Yesterday I went to one of five theme parks on the Gold Coast called “Dream World’. It was very comparable to Wonderland, and also has a waterpark attached to it called “White Water World”. There were lots of really fun rides, but when I think about it, Wonderland is such a fun and amazing themeContinue reading “Dream World”
Quiksilver/Roxy Competition
On Saturday we went to a World Surf Competition sponsored by Quicksilver and Roxy. It was like watching a real life “Blue Crush”.Surfer’s Paradise from a farThis was one of the things I have always dreamed about watching, and it was incredible! Some of the surfers we saw are of the best and the world,Continue reading “Quiksilver/Roxy Competition”
Good Vibrations Music Festival
Last Saturday was the Good Vibrations Music Festival that I volunteered to set-up.It ended up being a very successful day, and it was really fun. All of the bands and acts that we saw were great, and there were a ton of people. I have never been to a music festival before, so it wasContinue reading “Good Vibrations Music Festival”
Cyclone Yasi
I am sure most of you are aware, but tonight there will be a category 5 cyclone in Cairns, which is apparently supposed to be the most devastating cyclone Australia has ever experienced before. It is supposed to be bigger, and more devastating than Katrina, and is bigger than Tasmania. I am extremely lucky toContinue reading “Cyclone Yasi”
Australia Day & Brisbane
On Wednesday, Australia celebrated AUSTRALIA DAY! Australia Day is very much like Canada Day. Everyone gets together with their friends and family. They have BBQ’s; go to the beach, and have a few drinks! I spent my Australia in Brisbane with my new roommate and some of his friends. It was a fun filled dayContinue reading “Australia Day & Brisbane”
My New Place!
On Wednesday I finally was able to move out of the hostel and into my new apartment!!! I am so excited to be taking a break from hostels for a while, and be able to unpack my things, and have my own space and privacy. I am however sharing with a roommate, but I amContinue reading “My New Place!”
Surfer’s Paradise
I have been in Surfer’s Paradise for just over a week now, and I love it. Surfer’s Paradise is an extremely touristy place, as it is one of the most popular places for Ozzie’s to come and vacation. It is filled with restaurants, cafes, expensive stores and beautiful beaches. A lot of people call Surfer’sContinue reading “Surfer’s Paradise”
