There She Goes…

Today was epic. Totally worth coming to Australia because I got to hold a koala!! The hostel offers a free shuttle ride to Lone Pine koala sanctuary and I thought it only fitting to visit seeing as this is my last day in Australia. Definitely worth the entrance fee ($35 Australian dollars) and accompanying me…… Continue reading “A dingo ate my baby” [in the worst Australian accent]

Last night, my roommate and I decided to head down to the free beer at 8p. Her name is Sophie and she’s a very sweet German girl who called me “inspirational” after I told her I danced by myself the night before. Inspiring people is a pretty good feeling and I think she was grateful…… Continue reading I like Brisbane!

Yesterday I took a flight from Cairns to Brisbane and still no one checked my ID at the airport. This is a really strange country; in addition to the reasons I listed in my previous blog post, I have a new piece of evidence: I got an Uber from the airport to my hostel at…… Continue reading Hello Brissy…

It’s THE GREAT BARRIER REEF!!! And it was such a cool experience magnified by the fact that my camera is completely waterproof so I was able to take some fun pictures swimming in that aqua blue (and at times chilly) water. My hostel in Cairns (Traveler’s Oasis) is truly one of the top 5 hostels…… Continue reading It’s not “The Meh Barrier Reef,” it’s not even “The OK Barrier Reef,”

Finally, some sun! I’ve made it to a tropical island paradise without an actual beach. I’m in Cairns, Australia. And if you look really closely at the pictures below, you see why there is no way anyone would swim there. So the city spent a lot of money to create a lagoon near the waterfront…… Continue reading Cairns: No worries, man!

Wish I were talking about myself and the Spanish royal blood that courses though my veins, but I am not. Sydney is all abuzz with the arrival of Prince Harry and Megan Markle this morning. I just thought of something, what is Megan’s new last name now that she’s married Harry? What’s Harry’s last name…… Continue reading Royalty has arrived!

Before I recap today’s festivities, allow me to share some “Tips from a Traveler.” Pay attention kiddies, this may just help you out. Today’s installment is: Things to research before going to a foreign country: Exchange rate – is that beer going to cost you $10 USD or $100 USD. For reference, no beer should…… Continue reading Walking tours are good places to meet people

Well hello dear Blog Audience, you the Reader! Welcome back. As you can see, I’m posting which means….I’m back on my adventures!!! The 3 week hiatus was nice (a little too long and I recommend a shorter vacation from your vacation – your wallet will thank you). I have now landed in Sydney, Australia after…… Continue reading Toilets don’t flush counterclockwise…this disappoints me more than it should

Well ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached the end of Amy’s Adventure Part 1. WOW, what an amazing time it has been! 13 countries, 22 cities, 14 plane rides, and a lot of memories. I am now in Lisbon and just enjoying the sun set and a cool breeze in the air. It’s definitely time for…… Continue reading 86 days of Adventure…time for a break

Last night I set my alarm for 7:30a. I think the last time I was awake that early was before I started my trip – or over 80 days ago. Now why would I be waking up so early on vacation and on a Saturday no less?? Well I procrastinated and this was the last…… Continue reading The Universe is quite funny sometimes