When I decided to go backpacking in Australia on my working holiday visa, there were a few things that I knew I would do: See the Harbour Bridge, Uluru and watch the F1 in Melbourne. One of them was definitely not sleeping in a car for three days. It’s funny how things pan out, but …
Tom Stevenson
Teaching English abroad is a popular way to work and travel at the same time. Although with that said, there is definitely more working than travelling. Despite this, there are many reasons not to teach English abroad. If you have already exhausted working holidays in Australia and New Zealand, then it can be a good …
My path to writing this Darwin travel guide began at the end of my Adelaide to Darwin road trip. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the city. I hadn’t heard a great deal about travelling in Darwin, nor did I have an idea about what there was to do in the city. Well, it was …
It had been a dream of mine to attend a Formula One Grand Prix for as long as I can remember. I have been fascinated with the sport from an early age, and I always thought how great it would be to see these great cars and drivers up close! For whatever reason, I had …
Writing my Wilson’s Promontory travel guide was easy as it was one of the highlights of my working holiday in Australia. This was a place I never heard of until a few days before visiting. Despite this, it was incredible with a diverse range of landscapes and wildlife, making it a great trip! Wilson’s Promontory, …
The New Zealand working holiday visa is a great way to see one of, if not, the most beautiful countries on the planet! Its cities are among the best in the world to live in and New Zealand is one of the most progressive nations on the planet! If you are between the ages of …
Watching the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne was not on my to-do list when I went to Australia on my working holiday visa. I don’t think I was even aware that they were even playing that year! So to end up going and having one of the best sporting experiences of my life was …
Choosing the best beaches in New Zealand is tough, let me tell you why: as there is a lot to choose from. A lot of people think of the spectacular scenery when New Zealand is mentioned, but the beaches are of a high calibre as well! Firstly, there is a lot to choose from, so …
Visiting Coober Pedy is a strange experience. There is nothing normal about this town, which has an other-worldly feel. Located in the middle of the Australian outback far from civilisation, it resembles settings in Mad Max films. The last outpost in a barren post-apocalyptic world is a strange place! However, it’s the strangeness that makes …
Seeing the Tour De France in person has been one of my life goals for a while now. As a huge cycling fan, it is the biggest race on the calendar and something you absolutely must do! When I found out the Tour would depart from Utrecht in 2015, there was no way I was …