PHOTO GALLERY: 10 Views of Iconic Sydney Opera House The iconic Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most famous architectural wonders and one of Australia’s most visited attractions. It was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2007, being considered a human masterpiece. Designed by Dutch architect Jorn Ulzon, The Opera House was completed …
10 Free Things to do in Sydney During the past 10 years, prices in Australia have been rising dramatically all over the country. Since then costs have increased so much that nowadays all of Australia’s major cities are regularly listed among the top 20 most expensive cities in the world! Sydney is the most expensive …
I’m Heading to Sydney, Australia! This week I’m flying to Sydney, Australia. That in itself is quite exciting – both the flight and visiting Sydney. But this particular trip is extra special to me on two other counts. First of all, it’s a stepping stone on my first ever trip to New Zealand. I’m so …
Travel Tales: Overland Drive From Cairns to Darwin During my 9-month trip around Australia I explored the vast country via many different modes of transportation. When I first arrived in Sydney I met up with my then-German-boyfriend. He had bought a pick-up truck and luxury caravan, which we drove around the states of New South …
Travel Tale: My Visit to Byron Bay Australia I’d been exploring Australia by caravan for three months with my then German boyfriend, Denis. He’d bought a truck and luxurious caravan before my arrival in the country. I’d joined him at Christmas in Sydney. From there we’d driven all over New South Wales and Victoria, visiting …
WWOOFing at Sanctuary Retreat – Australia One of my very best WWOOFing experiences took place at Sanctuary Retreat, a small rain forest eco-resort perched on the steep hillside of a tropical rain forest overlooking the Coral Sea at Mission Beach, Queensland, Australia. Sanctuary Retreat was created on 50 acres of Australia’s precious rain forest with a mission to help …
EXPLORING ALICE SPRINGS AND AYERS ROCK- AUSTRALIA’S RED CENTER I finally made it to the very middle of Australia- the ‘Red Center’. It was freezing. Whoa! I had prepared myself for cold nights but had not anticipated feeling frozen. I had long forgotten the sensations of cold air on my face and sitting on icy …
WWOOF-ing IN KURANDA AUSTRALIA Kuranda is a small trendy town/tourist village situated up on Australia’s Atherton Tablelands, just west of Cairns. It’s set in a stunning rain forest beside the fast flowing Barron River. Kuranda is one of the main tourist attractions in the Cairns area, due to the magnificent Barron Falls, Barron River cruises, cable car …
TRAVEL STORY: FRASER ISLAND BACKPACKING DISASTER A ‘Survivor’ TV crew pal named Steve and I set out from Noosa early one morning on an exciting journey. We were heading out in his 4WD truck to drive 70 kms up the beach through Great Sandy National Park to a small town called Rainbow Beach. I had …
TRAVEL STORY: INCIDENTS AT NOOSA AUSTRALIA- THE SUNSHINE COAST After one eventful week of culture and clubbing in Brisbane, I finally headed back to Australia’s beaches, this time to the Sunshine Coast, located a bit north of Brisbane. I caught a train from ‘Brisbie’ to a tiny country station about 2 hours north. From there I …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
