Bundaberg - Part 1

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 12 Nov 2007 | Views [851] | Comments [4]

There is really only one reason backpackers go to Bundaberg: work. It is pretty much the fruit picking capital of Australia. I arrived at the transit centre about 5pm and was picked up by the hostel. I mentioned I was looking for work and was told ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 6 Nov 2007 | Views [337] | Comments [2]

As usual, the comfortable and efficient Greyhound bus took me on to the next leg of my journey: Rainbow Beach. This really is a very small town, apparently of little more than a thousand residents but boosted by the steady stream of tourists. The place ... Read more >

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Noosa, Gagaju and the Great Sandy National Park

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 5 Nov 2007 | Views [533]

Let the regaling begin! Noosa is a small, laid-back coastal town. It's somewhat like Byron Bay except without the strong hippy influence. The hostel that I stayed in - Dolphins Beachhouse - is in a quiet area of an already quiet town, near to the ... Read more >

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Brisbane -- Part 2

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Views [179]

I don't have a great deal to report, as last week most mostly given over to exploring in a similar way to previous weeks. I did make it out to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which was quite good fun. Some of the birds of prey were put through their paces ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Brisbane -- Part 1

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 11 Oct 2007 | Views [193]

I am always surprised when I come to write in this journal that it's been so long since the last update. More proof, if any were needed, that time really does fly when you're having fun. I've been in Brisbane for nearly two weeks now. I was somewhat ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Byron Bay -- Part 4

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 3 Oct 2007 | Views [191]

I've been out on the road a little over three months now, I can hardly believe it. About half that time was spent in Byron Bay. I've moved on now but I'll always remember the place with fondness. Who knows? I might even return one day... My last couple ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Byron Bay -- Part 3

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 20 Sep 2007 | Views [263] | Comments [1]

Wow, I can't believe I've been here for over a month now. I'm still taking it pretty easy and spending a lot of time hanging out in hammocks, swimming, walking on the beach, or some other equally taxing activity. So what exciting adventures can I tell ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Byron Bay -- Part 2

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 2 Sep 2007 | Views [212] | Comments [2]

Wow, the last couple of weeks have disappeared in a haze of sun, sea, sand, surf and... um, backgammon. A day or two after my last update, we had a bout of bad weather. It bucketed it down for a few days along with strong winds. There was even a level ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Byron Bay -- Part 1

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 | Views [275] | Comments [1]

I actually got to Byron Bay first thing Tuesday morning. And oh my, what a place. Obviously it is a complete change of pace from Sydney, and also a complete change of attitude (and somewhat less expensive). Plus despite being a fair bit smaller, I've ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Two weeks in Sydney

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 12 Aug 2007 | Views [207] | Comments [1]

Two weeks, wow. Well, in that time I have thrown no shrimps on the barbie (the only barbeque I've attended only had hotdogs) and have stoned no crows (not sure there are any crows here anyway). However, I can vouch for the good days and no worries, and ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing