My Last Stop in Australia: Melbourne

It’s hard to believe that I’ve already been in Australia for five weeks. On the one hand, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of Australia. But yet on another hand, I feel like I’ve been here for months. One thing I know for sure: so...

Sailing and Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef: Day 2

Yesterday’s sailing in the Great Barrier Reef was sunny and warm and pleasant. Today was the complete opposite. I woke up at 5:45am, ate breakfast, and got ready for my 1st morning dive. Unfortunately, a storm rolled in, and I was trying to get my gear on in the...

Sailing and Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef: Day 1

First off, I’d like to say – I might be new to scuba diving, but I’m already obsessed with it. Underwater is quite possibly the most magical place I’ve ever been, and scuba diving is the portal to that glorious, beautiful world. I really want to continue through...

I Stayed on a Fancy Island Resort … for Six Hours

Remember that one time in Costa Rica where I booked three nights in a fancy 5-star resort because I was >this< close to having a mental breakdown? Bless my heart, I needed some sleep. Yep, that was a nice experience. Too bad I can’t afford that anymore. There’s...

My Guacamole Was Gone in 5 Minutes

When you’ve been a backpacker for this long, there are certain things that trickle out of your daily life. A normal, well-balanced diet is one of them. The amount of fast food, instant ramen noodles, and cookies I’ve consumed is embarrassing and shocking. Like...