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81 Miles of Streets and Eats Through Melbourne
My favorite method of transportation around a new city is my own two feet. Here’s what I stumbled upon across 81 miles through Melbourne.
A Unique Melbourne Moment
On my 4th day in Melbourne, I took 90 minutes to just stop. What I observed was fascinating.
Our Big Australian Road Trip:
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Tips and Tricks:
5 Things You Need to Be Okay With to Get the Most Out of Van Life
Van life thrilled me to no end, but is it for you? Here are 5 things you need to be okay with to get the most out of van life.
Surviving Van Life in Queensland: What Items Are Essential?
When it comes to living in a van, what items do you really need? Here’s my list of the essentials!
The Adventures:
The First Two Weeks of Our East Coast Australia Road Trip: The Highlights
Alright folks, well we are two weeks into our two month camper van journey up the east coast of Australia! Click HERE for the 411 on the details. Transitioning to van life has been surprisingly easy. We’ve found little nooks for all our items and we have our routine down pat for transitioning the “living room”…
Cheap Eats of Byron Bay, Australia
Byron Bay is a stunning coastal town in New South Wales. We basked in the sun, hit the beaches, and indulged in the cheap eats of Byron Bay.
Brisbane on a Budget: A Frugal 36 Hours in Brisbane
Cities can be mega wallet busters if you aren’t careful. We managed to make it quite a frugal 36 hours in Brisbane. Here’s how to do Brisbane on a budget!
Rainbows, Butterflies, and Sadness: The Curious Town of Nimbin
Nimbin is a tiny village town in the northern part of New South Wales, and is informally the weed capital of Australia. I dive into the past and experienced the present. And let me tell you, it’s curious indeed.
The Best Queensland Town You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Agnus Water
Agnus Water is the best little Queensland town you’ve probably never heard of. Get the details here!
Cape Hillsborough: The Frugal Foodies Kangaroo Edition!
Marsupials + beach + sunrise = the ultimate recipe for a fantastic experience! Read about our time at Cape Hillsborough here.
Falling Water at It’s Finest: Wallaman Falls
Wallaman Falls is the tallest single drop waterfall in Australia, and it is nothing short of epic.
A Queensland Waterfall Palooza: The Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit
The Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit in the Atherton Tableland Region in Northern Queensland is a total waterfall extravaganza. Here’s the 411!
Queensland Waterfall Hunting: The Alternative Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit for Adventure Seekers
20 km away from the famous Millaa Millaa waterfall circuit is an alternative waterfall circuit with great fews and fewer people. Warning: for adventure seekers only!!!
Affordable Queensland Island Hopping: Great Keppel Island
Great Keppel Island is an affordable Queensland island getaway with stunning beaches, great snorkeling, and friendly vibes. Get the 411 here!
Affordable Queensland Island Hopping: The Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsunday Islands have stunning beaches with amazing snorkeling, but can you see it on a budget? Yes! I explain how!
Affordable(ish) Queensland Island Hopping: Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is beautiful 52 km² chunk of land off the cost of Townsville, Australia. Is it worth the trip? Here’s my two cents.
Queensland Waterfall Hunting: Windin Falls
A sunrise hike to Windin Falls is a travel experience that needs to be on your Queensland bucket list. Click here for our experience.
Climbing Up, Up, and Up Some More: The Ascent Up Walsh’s Pyramid
The 922km ascent up Walsh’s Pyramid outside of Cairns, Queensland, isn’t for the feint hearted. Read about our journey here!
The Curious ‘Big Things’ of Australia
The “Big Things” of Australia are quite a big deal. Here are 6 impressive Big Things we stumbled upon on our 60 day road trip.
Brushing Elbows With a Dinosaur: A Rare Southern Cassowary Sighting
Mission: Spot a rare southern cassowary. Spoiler alert… mission possible!
The Top 11 Waterfalls in Queensland, Part 1: #11-#6
Over the course of our two month Queensland road trip, we visited dozens of waterfalls. To kick off our top waterfalls in Queensland list, here is #11-6.
The Top 5 Waterfalls in Queensland That You Need to See to Believe
After visiting dozens of waterfalls in Queensland, Australia, we’ve picked our favorites. Here are the top 5 waterfalls in Queensland that you need to see to believe.
Quick Trips and Tasty Bites Around Tasmania:
Tasmania Travel Tips: A Weekend Trip to Stanley from Hobart
Interested in taking a weekend getaway to Stanley from Hobart? Be warned, it’s a lot of hours in the car, but completely doable! I’ve got you covered with a solid itinerary that’s rather ambitious, but quite rewarding.
Beer Paddles and Cheese Platters with a Side of Honesty Box Bread: A Guide to What to Eat on Bruny Island, Tasmania
Bruny Island is the perfect escape from Hobart. While you go for the sweeping coastal views and beautiful nature, don’t miss these 4 hospitality venues!
An Epic Camping Adventure: Fortescue Bay, Cape Hauy, and Sneaky Nighttime Visitors
We headed to Fortescue Bay on the Tasman Peninsula for a camping adventure full of nature, wildlife, s’mores, and a few dramas along the way.
Baked Treats, Fresh Eats, and a Touch of Nature: A Day Trip From Hobart to the Huon Valley
The Huon Valley is southwest of Hobart, Tasmania,, and it makes for the perfect day trip. From great eats to the Tahune Airwalk, I lay out our latest Sunday Funday adventure.
The Quest to Find the Best Donut in Hobart, Tasmania
If you love donuts, then you can’t miss this post on our quest to find the best donut in Hobart, Tasmania.
Grocery Prices in Tasmania, Australia: Frugal Living Made Easy
What are the average grocery prices in Tasmania, Australia? Take a look at our weekly shopping expenses to find out!
Eats and Treats!
Delectable Dumplings, Delicious Donuts, and a Giant Pocky Stick: A Journey Around World Street Eats in Launceston, Tasmania
We took a journey from Hobart up to Launceston to check out the World Street Eats festival. Check out what we noshed on here!
Online Dating with Food: A Story of Love, Lust, and THICC Cookies
Social media is a double edge sword. It can be an amazing resource for new discoveries while having the potential to lead to culinary letdowns based on pictures that don’t accurately represent that food. Click here to see if THICC Cookie lived up to the photos!
New York City vs Sydney: A Colossal Cross Continental Cookie Showdown
Can Sweet Splits in Sydney, Australia stack up to the mega cookies of NYC? Find out here!
Macca’s vs Mickey D’s: The Ultimate Cross Continental McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwich Showdown
My dad and I had the ultimate cross continental breakfast showdown: The Mighty McMuffin (Australia) vs Egg McMuffin (USA). Find out which reigned supreme!
Taco Bell: The Ultimate USA vs Australia Showdown
In the ultimate USA vs Australia Taco Bell showdown, who reigns supreme? Find out here!
Domino’s Pizza: The Ultimate Australia vs USA Cross-Continental Showdown
When it comes to chain pizza, Domino’s reigns supreme. But is it the same across the globe? Check out this Australia vs USA cross-continental show down to find out!
KFC: The Ultimate Australia vs USA Cross-Continental Showdown
In the ultimate Australia vs USA KFC showdown, who will reign supreme? Click here to find out!
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My Journey Down Under: How the Heck Did I Even Get to Aussie?
Adjusting to Yet Another “New Normal”: Life in Tasmania
What is life like in Tasmania? I’m adjusting to my “new normal”, eating great food, and getting to know a new culture. Read all about it here!
A 28 Day Saga Towards Normalcy: My Journey from the US to Tasmania
My journey from the US to Tasmania, Australia was a 28 day saga. Giving up four weeks of my life was worth the normalcy waiting on the other side, learn about my journey here.
The Suite Life of Katie Askegaard: Sydney Quarantine Edition
What’s it like living in a hotel room for 14 days? Here’s the scoop.
What Can’t Go Wrong Will Still Go Wrong?: Traveling Down Under During Covid-19
My journey flying to Australia during Covid-19,
Nature, Culture, and Animals!
A Inside Look Into Tasmania’s Farms: A Farmgate Festival Review
The Farmgate Festival is a yearly event in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley that features a handful of the region’s local farmers. Here’s the rundown of what we saw, ate, and learned!
A Platypus Love Affair and Waddling Echidnas: A Day of Monotreme Magic at The Platypus House in Tasmania
The platypus is a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal that’s only native to Eastern Australia. And oh yeah, the males are poisonous! We took a trip up to The Platypus House in Tasmania to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Kangaroos: Friends or Food?
Are kangaroos friend or food? I dive into both sides of the kangaroo industry here!
