What Exactly Is Mexican Cheese?

For the first time in a while, I got to sleep in and not sleep in a hostel. It was pure magic. As this trip continues on, my body can’t keep up with this sleep deprivation lifestyle. Either I’m cooking a late dinner, working on my computer, waiting for...

A Friendship Across the World

In my mind, there was only one real reason to visit Melbourne. Jo. Way, way back in the day, I met Jo in London. She was sleeping in the bunk bed above me, and we met in the bathroom as we got ready for the day. And that was the beginning of the tightest of bonds. We...

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...