Melbourne and the trip to get there! (Victoria) 20th Feb - 24th Feb Next up one the agenda: Melbourne. Again it was going to be a long journey, but this time we were going inland where we were to encounter some interesting towns and landscapes. First up Goulburn, a town situated at the heart of the sheep-grazing district. Needless to say we didn't stop, there are plenty of sheep in Alston so I wasn't excited about the prospect of shops with sheep-based souven...

The big one! A city that has everything, where you can combine cultural vibes, crazy nights out and famous beaches to chill. Our trip to Sydney was extra special due to the fact we were meeting up with the famous Brides family who were also on a round the world trip, albeit a shorter one. They had three days to see what this great city was all about so we joined them on their mission. Looking back I think we achieved it, we all had a great time, from walking over...

Byron Bay (3rd - 9th Feb) Byron boasts a small community surfer vibe, with plenty of fellow travelers living it up 24/7. We arrived in the area late at night, initially driving through the town to get the vibe then we headed to the 'Arts factory', a great hostel that Neil had been informed about. Had everything, pool, volleyball, cinema, bar, etc. Soon as we arrived we jumped straight into the pool only to find that the pool had closed an hour prior and was fu...

Surfers Paradise (30th- 2nd Feb) First impressions: awesome, clean and lively. The surrounding buildings all looked remarkably new and the area was very tourists, but in a good way! Crazy golf, bars, trampolines a plenty! Sitting on the beach and looking over the skyline of the city was incredible. One arrival we walked down the main street and watched an hilariously and crude street act. He had a massive crowd and he deserved it, great entertainer. The main ev...

Brisbane 'a city which still has a town feel to it' (Kieran, Oz Project). This was the first major city in Australia that we came across on our travels down the east coast. Brisbane is the 3rd biggest city in the country, attracting many backpackers to the area with its many shops and vibrant nightlife. On arrival we managed to stumble upon a great parking space within the city next to a backpacker's hostel. That was our base for the next three days, while we enj...