Tag: Australia
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5 spots to try out in Australia for first time visitors
Australia is one of the world’s most fascinating countries, and is a must for any travelers looking for new destinations to explore for the first time. In this guide we have selected five of the best spots and attractions for any first time traveler to visit whilst in this great country. Sydney Opera House Probably…
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Why Helpx Still Excites Me 4 Years Later
It’s been 4 years since I’ve traveled full-time using Helpx.net, but after curiously poking around on their site again, it looks like things have only grown and gotten better and better for them – and for the travelers who use their site. You might remember this throwback post: Workaway vs. Helpx: Which do you use…
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How traveling made me a low maintenance girlfriend
“Living through that breakup caused me to appreciate what could happen to your life when you surrender control and ‘go with the flow.’ I stopped chasing a fuzzy illusion of what I thought my future could or would look like. ”
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How to explain gaps in your resume because of travel
I have over 15 versions of my resume on my hard-drive. Being on-the-go full-time for 4 years was an incredible experience, but I am not independently wealthy. I had to work along the way to finance my travels. Many of those jobs were in the hospitality industry which exist worldwide. My experience is all over…
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How to travel as a couple and not kill each other
If there’s one takeaway from the book and movie Into the Wild I will always carry with me, it’s this: “Happiness is only real when shared.” When I first starting traveling, I trekked solo for the better part of 2 years. It was great! I was able to come and go as I pleased, see…
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Overcoming the Four Letter Word
Nothing’s certain. Nothing’s perfect. The time is now. So often before I took the leap of faith and starting traveling around the world solo, I wanted all the stars to align. In my mind, I fancied every aspect of my life lining up in perfect harmony so that it would make sense to quit whatever…
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Heading West: The Great American Road Trip Commences
Jon and I souped our truck and finally put the Northstar 850 SC slide in camper on top. It took two days to pack everything we own (I thought not much, but after cramming everything into every little crevice, it turns out we have a lot of crap) and finally hit the road. We started…
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A Day at Wivenhoe Dam, Australia
We packed up a barbie, some chairs, an inflatable kayak and we were off, driving on the left side of the road on the other side of the world. I had just arrived in Australia, my first out of country experience, and I was wide-eyed and bushy-tailed for who I’d meet, where I’d go and…
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Life as a full time traveler
I’ve been traveling full-time for almost eight months. I’m humbled by all the experiences I’ve had. This has been the best year of my life in so many ways. My mind’s been opened to the big wild world, and it’s love, my friends. Couchsurfing around the world, camping on remote beaches and calling wherever I…
Jill Meinecke 