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...

Whitehaven – the Most Beautiful Beach I’ve Ever Seen

I booked a sailboat tour with Providence V, and I was super excited to explore the Whitsundays. The google searches are just stunning, and I was ready to see them with my own eyes. My shuttle picked me up at 7:00am, and delivered me to the harbor. I checked-in and was...

I Can Always Trust McDonald’s Wifi

Oh, look. Another day where I barely did anything. Woooooo! Here’s my problem — I spent the past three weeks procrastinating on a lot of things. But if I had to name one thing in particular, it would be this: New Zealand. I’m heading to New Zealand in a few weeks, and...

Checking Out Airlie Beach’s Open Air Market

I’m not sure if you know this, but Australia is hot. Like really hot. Like I’m pouring sweat by 10am. In all fairness, Texas is quite similar in temperature and humidity. However, Texas is far more advanced in the air conditioning department. I don’t understand...