25 and Under...and 23...and 22 I'm trekking southern Australia in the World Nomads Ambassador van with my little brother & his girlfriend. This should be interesting.

Movie Time: Crystal and Jeff

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [786] | Video

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Movie Time: McKenzie Falls

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [1050] | Video

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Movie Time: Danger, no jumping!

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [830] | Video

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Movie Time: 1850s Bowling

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [827] | Video

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Movie Time: Koalas in Great Otway National Park

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [757] | Video

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Movie Time: The National Anthem on Squeaky Beach

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [797] | Video

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Movie Time: Sandboarding 101

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [938] | Video

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Our tasty, cheesey, winey, chocolatey end

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 6 Feb 2008 | Views [2557] | Comments [1]

Day 29 It’s still raining on Day 29 and I have a sneaking suspicion it will be until I drop Nomalita off at Traveller’s Autobarn. It doesn’t matter today though — we’re going winetasting. Daniel goes for a swim and a sauna in the morning while ... Read more >

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I'm SUPER thanks for asking!

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 6 Feb 2008 | Views [1305] | Comments [2]

Day 27 I confess we didn’t want to leave suburbia behind. Scott’s bathroom was bigger than my bedroom in New York City, nevermind Nomalita. But it wasn’t just the amenities that made our two days in Coffs so nice, it was the comfort that came with ... Read more >

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A Rainy Day in Coffs Harbour

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 3 Feb 2008 | Views [1371]

Day 25 When traveling, it’s rare to experience a slice of “normal” life. You’re exploring a new city and seeing the sights, soaking up the sun on magnificent beaches, exploring ancient ruins or discovering the great outdoors. What you’re not doing, ... Read more >

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Big Rocks and Port Muh-Quarry

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 1 Feb 2008 | Views [1048] | Comments [1]

Day 24 It seems like not that long ago I was walking down Macleay Street in Potts Point, Sydney, popping into gourmet cafes and swanky bookstores. Now I’m sitting in Kempsey, NSW, on the Macleay river popping into the van. Only 300 K away and a ... Read more >

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Looking for the ideal retirement town? This is it.

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 1 Feb 2008 | Views [1515]

Day 22 Day 22. It began with waves crashing softly on the Putty Beach shores only 20 meters to our right. I woke up not to roommates stumbling in drunk at 6 a.m. but to fisherman pulling in to set up camp for the day. Other than one highly amusing ... Read more >

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Leaving Sydney...Again

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008 | Views [1209]

Day 19 Short day…. July 4 is my favorite holiday at home. Summer barbeques, beach parties, free music, fireworks — you can’t beat it. Yeah, I was pretty sure I’d like Australia Day. Exhausted from Big Day Out, I took my time getting out for the ... Read more >

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Our BIG Day Out

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008 | Views [1326]

Day 18 Back in February when I decided to come to Australia, one of the first things I did was look up who would be playing Big Day Out. It wasn’t posted all the way back then, but either way, I decided I’d be going some way, some how. Then in July ... Read more >

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Interlude in the City

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 26 Jan 2008 | Views [1262]

Day 16 One thing about staying in the mountains is that it’s fuh-reaking cold! The Australian sun is brutal, but when it sets up there the warmth rushes from the air like dirt up a vacuum. I woke up shivering to cloudy skies and a damp mountain ... Read more >

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Cities and Mountains, oh my

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 25 Jan 2008 | Views [855]

Day 14 & 15 “Chop chop ladies, chop chop!” shouted Jayden. Crystal and I raced on. Let me explain. The remainder of yesterday evening was enhanced greatly by the presence of the five boys camping next door. After the sun set, they (and we) were ... Read more >

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Just One of Those Days...

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 19 Jan 2008 | Views [1206]

Day 11 Well, today was just one of those days. Let me preface this post by saying we have had absolutely perfect weather the past 12 days. Could not have asked for better. Today, finally, it rained. ... Read more >

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On the Road

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 19 Jan 2008 | Views [1280]

Day 10 The key to roadtripping is, one might say, is to find the perfect balance between the actual driving and the “other” stuff. Eating, sightseeing, hiking, etc. For some, the idea of spending six hours in a car — tunes blaring, windows ... Read more >

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The Overnight Hike (OMG)

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 17 Jan 2008 | Views [2473] | Comments [1]

Day 8 First things first, Wilson’s Promontory was one of the first Australian National Parks I’d ever gone to in Australia, so it did hold a special place in my heart. Back then in September, I saw herds of kangaroos basking in the sunlight of a ... Read more >

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Hiking (wheeze) the Grampians

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 15 Jan 2008 | Views [2740]

Day 4 So we didn’t end up overnight camping. Which, to be honest, was OK with me. Maybe in Wilson’s Prom…maybe not ;) We started our day at the Brambuk National Park Centre to grab a trail map. The center was beautifully done — a large, open, airy ... Read more >

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