Australia’s international borders are shut, and backpackers are not permitted into the country for the time being. Coronavirus is all anyone can think about – it’s effectively shut down the tourism and travel industry while folks are stuck in lockdown. The death toll is now over 1 million globally and hopefully there’s a vaccine on […]
For some people, solo travel sounds scary, unthinkable, and at times-impossible, even insane. Especially as a young 24-year-old woman. It’s risky, gutsy, some say dangerous, and some may think lonely. But hello! We live in the 21st century! I got sick of waiting for someone who had the funds, time, and desire to go on […]
How exactly do you pack for a year? Very, very carefully. Start this early, and make sure you have a list ready! Here are some of the things I’ve learned about packing so far.
Here is a map of my (35 hr) trip down under and my tentative itinerary of things I’d like to do in Australia and the surrounding areas. What else should I put on here? Comment below!
Apply for your passport If you’re applying for the first time, you’ll need to go in person. Post offices, courts, and universities offer passport services. To find the nearest acceptance facility, check with the U.S. DOS here. The U.S. Department of State has a list of instructions for applying for your passport. Fees: As of 2018, for a passport […]