25.06.17 - Flying to Airlie Today we flew to Airlie Beach (Proserpine Airport). It was a tiny airport with only one plane in and out. Got the bus to the hostel and saw some kangaroos and wallabies on the way. We also saw the Brisbane Bronco’s rugby team in the airport - not that we knew… Continue reading Whitsundays
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All work, more play – 10 weeks of Brisbane adventures
For the past ten weeks I have been working as an Au Pair for a lovely family in Toowong (the Terrets - Michelle and Laurence). They have two gorgeous little boys - aged 4 and 5 (Sammy and Jacob). This post is basically a culmination of what I've been up to at the weekends and… Continue reading All work, more play – 10 weeks of Brisbane adventures
Brisbane isn’t boring: the ultimate guide to my favourite Australian city
During my travels around Australia, when I told people that I was going to be settling in Brisbane, I was met with universally negative responses - "Brisbane is boring", "Stay in Melbourne", "There's nothing to do there". As I had only just arrived in Australia from the UK, I began to feel really apprehensive about… Continue reading Brisbane isn’t boring: the ultimate guide to my favourite Australian city
Byron Bay
15.05.2017 Weekend away in Byron After looking after the boys on Saturday morning we got the Greyhound coach from Brisbane down to Byron bay. The journey took about 3 hours but it went quite quickly and a lot of it was by the sea, so there were nice views. We are staying in a place… Continue reading Byron Bay
Gold Coast
08.04.2017 To the Gold Coast Got the train to the Gold Coast from Brisbane which takes about an hour (only $10). We are staying in an Airbnb which is AMAZING. It's in Broadbeach and is built onto the riverbank. There is a pool and a kayak for exploring all the houses on the river. When… Continue reading Gold Coast
Brisbane Easter holiday fun
05.04.2017 Kangaroos and Koalas Today we got the bus to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. It was amazing and there were so many Koalas there! (Used my expired student card to get in, again). Also, I didn't know that Koala's could jump but we saw one leap across a tree. As well as Koalas they have… Continue reading Brisbane Easter holiday fun
Toowoomba
01.04.2017 Brisbane to Toowoomba Got the greyhound bus inland to Toowoomba city, which took around two hours. We stayed in a lovely Airbnb with a lady called Elissa and her Aussie cattle dog called Oscar. Went for a walk around the city and Botanic gardens where someone had made a treasure hunt trial written in… Continue reading Toowoomba
My first week in Brisbane
25.03.17 Surprise at the airport My flight was delayed and very bumpy - not a good start. Wasn't expecting to see Oliver until the following day as he said he had a cricket game. However, when I got off the plane he was there as a surprise. Unbelievably happy and surprised. Nipped to the hostel… Continue reading My first week in Brisbane
Ideas for a week in Sydney
My views on Sydney are quite apathetic, although it could just be because I was on my own and my time here started with a bad experience. It also rained most of the week. For me, it was too busy - much busier than other Australian cities, and the week dragged. Personally I would say… Continue reading Ideas for a week in Sydney
Sydney
18.03.2017 (evening) and 19.03.2017 Worst. Day. Ever. (not really ever, but it was pretty up there) Arrived in Sydney at 10pm. The trains weren’t running. Good start. Got on a bus. Was directed to another bus. Got on that bus. Was directed to another bus. Three buses and one useless bus driver later I was… Continue reading Sydney