Surf camp :) After being in Sydney for a week our group decided to go on surf camp for a week from Mon 21st Jan to Fri 25th Jan. One of the big plus points of surf camp was that our accommodation and food was included. We recieved accommodation in the form of a surf camp hut and the food was very healthy, with lots of choice. All the camp huts encircled the main area where people gathered to socialise and eat their tea. Everyday was a strict routine- breakfast ...

First week of Australia - Sydney Mon 14th Jan - Sun 20th Jan Mon- arrived in Sydney happy that I had finally arrived in Australia, it felt like a dream that I was finally here after years of dreaming! Our travel group BUNAC (about 20) of us all needed a much needed nap at the central YHA where we were staying. The YHA was huge (about 10 floors, complete with its own sun roof, cinema and massive kitchen) we all stayed in rooms with our fellow travellers which was...

Well started off my trip via Hong Kong. The city was so massive and a bit overwhelming compared to what you see in the Uk. We had many sightseeing opportunities: big Buddha (which is a stature perched on top of a very large hill/mountain) just outside of Hong Kong. The only way to get to it was by cable car. We also saw a traditional fish market, some of the largest skyscrapers in the world, Chinese monastery and lots of street food they cook on the street ( fish...

On the first step of my journey, made it to the Ibis Hotel opposite Heathrow Airport, ready for the flight tomorrow :)

New year, new adventure!! Need to start the big packathon tomorrow!!