What is Australian Bush Camping Really Like?

The best way to see the vast outback is through Australian bush camping. But since the great land down under has a bit of a reputation (snakes, spiders, and crocodiles — oh my!) it can be a little unnerving to start planning a trip when you don’t know what to…

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Australian Camping Checklist: What to Bring on Your Outback Trip

Knowing what to bring on your Outback trip can be tough. Because an Australian camping checklist is highly customizable. What you’ll need as a person going with just your partner, in a large group of friends, or even on a guided tour is all a bit different. However, these are…

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Is Sleeping in a Swag in Australia Scary?

You’re heading out to conquer the Australian Outback. You’ve been dreaming of this camping trip your entire life, and it’s finally coming up. There’s just one thing you aren’t so sure about: sleeping in a swag. I totally get it. I’m not really an outdoorsy girl, or a camper at…

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Things to do in Alice Springs, Northern Territory

There are so many things to do in Alice Springs! If you want to explore the beating red heart of Australia, then it’s likely you are flying into Alice Springs. While you can also fly into Yulara at the base of Uluru, flights to Alice (as the locals call it)…

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Uluru Helicopter Tour: Top 5 Reasons to Splurge

You can’t leave Yulara without taking an Uluru helicopter tour. Yes, the experience can run a bit expensive, especially if you’re traveling on a budget like me. However, I can’t recommend you take your own ride enough. It’s a top 10 life experience. One of those, “well, might as well…

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