The Backpacker Series – LEAH HANCOX

Northward Bound

The road from Brisbane to Cairns was around seventeen thousand kilometers, if we were to drive it all in one go, it probably would have taken close to twenty-four hours, but what’s the fun in that. North from Brisbane we travelled through the Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Airline Beach, Hamilton Island, Townsville,Continue reading “Northward Bound”

We Continue Alone

We had heard a great deal about Byron Bay; it’s social scene and how many backpackers liked it. In the daytime it was a surfer’s paradise and in the evening it was a backpacker town. It was difficult with a van and a car to get right into the middle of it though, we didn’tContinue reading “We Continue Alone”

East Coast Sunshine

From the thirtieth of January to the tenth of Feb; we made our way from the Blue Mountains to Bryon Bay. Starting off with exploring the Blue Mountains, we decided to leave the couple’s camper at the campground, while we all headed off to the viewpoints and hiking trails in Bruce. Bruce was the nameContinue reading “East Coast Sunshine”

So Many Wombats

The next chapter of the story and the next chapter of our Australian adventure. After having a bit of a faff in the morning trying to get the last bits and pieces ready to go, we ended up leaving at two in the afternoon. The drives in Australia are long, you would probably already knowContinue reading “So Many Wombats”

Just Getting Used To Things

Time for a road trip.. yay! Who doesn’t get excited for a road trip? We did after we got our breakdown cover sorted. Always a must for the type of car that we had bought. If you want to find out more regarding how much we paid for the car and the process of usContinue reading “Just Getting Used To Things”

Our First Aussie City

We found the apartment at the North of the CDB (Central Business District). Got the keys from the concierge and got in the elevator to take us up, god knows how many floors, to get to their apartment. The building on La Trobe Street had a modern decor inside and the apartment was the same.Continue reading “Our First Aussie City”

Something To Declare

We cheated when we got to Melbourne, we really did. Nia’s friend was living out there at the time. At this time she was currently purchasing a campervan and spending Christmas/New Year’s Eve in Sydney. Their apartment in Melbourne? Ours. Oh my were we in for a treat. We had taken the flight from BaliContinue reading “Something To Declare”

UCIX Studios Review

We had paid a bit more for this room here in Seminyak, it was about £10 a night, which for us it did seem like a lot. However if I went travelling now I probably would pay that for my own room. It was worth the money as well; this was definitely the cleanest propertyContinue reading “UCIX Studios Review”

Bayu Mantra Bungalows Review

Good location within Lovina. If you’ve read my blog you’ll know there isn’t a huge amount to do up here. This spot is great for hiring mopeds. They had private rooms with your own little terrace and chairs to sit out. We had a really relaxing time here, reading and having beers in the afternoonsContinue reading “Bayu Mantra Bungalows Review”

Kabera Bungalow III Review

We loved these little bungalows, they were so pretty, greenery around the outside of them which was all flowers and leaves made the feeling of the room very private. They were clean and well kept, we had our own shower, toilet, balcony and it was a twin room. We paid a total for two nightsContinue reading “Kabera Bungalow III Review”