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In 2016 I spent a semester studying abroad in Australia. When I came home, I felt a little different but the change wasn't too noticeable. It wasn't until I spent a full year in Australia in 2018 and then solo travelled for 3 months consecutively before returning to Canada that I noticed a huge shift. [...]
If you ever have the opportunity to study abroad, take it! I completed an exchange program in Melbourne, Australia in 2016, during my third year of University. When I first heard about the program during my first year, I knew immediately that it was something I'd do one day. There was no doubt in my [...]
Planning a trip to Australia? Or perhaps you're looking for a road trip you can do from Melbourne or Adelaide? The Great Ocean Road can't be missed! This Great Ocean Road itinerary includes campervans, top sights, lesser known spots and more. NOTE: As I'm writing this on August 4th, 2020, parts of this itinerary may [...]
Western Australia is known for its spotless beaches and dry heat, making it a spot worth checking when you're in Australia! When planning my trip to WA, all I knew was that I needed to get to Rottnest Island. While it’s a small island, there’s heaps to see so I’ve put together a Rottnest Island [...]
If you’re thinking about doing a working holiday visa in Australia, first and foremost let me say - DO IT! Seriously don’t give it a second thought because it will most definitely be the best year(s) of your life. Before you decide to move to Australia there are a few things you’ll have to consider, [...]
Are you familiar with Australian slang? I sure wasn’t when I hopped on 3 planes and travelled over 16 000 km to study abroad in Melbourne. Slowly but surely I began to keep a note on my phone with words/phrases I wasn’t familiar with and my ‘Canadian translation’ so to say. After living there once [...]
With heaps of activities and events going on in Melbourne all year round, it’s easy to fall into a routine of staying by the city or at home on your days off. As fun as weekend getaways can be, they usually take a lot of planning and coordination. Then when Sunday night rolls around you [...]
Trying to decide what beach to hit up in the Melbourne area? Check out my top 6 faves and decide for yourself which one takes the gold!