Darwin was a quick stop for us as we prepared to move to South East Asia. We found a really cheap flight from Darwin to Bali and decided to do it. Darwin isn’t really known to be a “must-see” tourist destination, but we ended up finding plenty to do. In fact when we told Australians […]
Author: Andrea
Loves adventures with Steven, family & friends. If not adventuring with loved ones, I am usually running half marathons, reading books, trying new food, cuddling with Sparky, Brady or Tachy, hiking, playing ice hockey, or rooting for a local bay area sports team.
“...when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane is known as the River city. It was originally a penal colony in 1824, but was opened up for settlement in 1842. The unique history, culture and sights made this a must stop. We spent a few days here exploring the city and can see why over 2 million people call it home. […]
Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast, Australia
We weren’t originally planning on going to the Sunshine Coast, but decided to go when our friend Mira insisted it would be worth it. The Sunshine Coast is located in Queensland, and a popular getaway destination for Australians seeking beach, and nature. We ended the trip with an overnight stay in the Gold Coast to […]
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the most populated city in Australia, home to the world famous Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Harbour Bridge! Since our travels, Sydney is the second most expensive city we have been to (NYC being #1). We stayed only a few days and packed a lot in the short time we were there. […]
Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
Blue Mountains National Park is just a 90-minute drive out of Sydney, making it an ideal weekend excursion (thus why we went during the week). The National Park is a World Heritage site as of 2000, home to many birds, mammals, and amazing rock formations. Where We Stayed We were able to find a […]