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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Perth to Adelaide Road Trip: Across the Nullarbor Plain in 10 Days

A Perth to Adelaide road trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Crossing the Nullarbor isn’t something you will soon forget. Especially not when you did it with mono like I did. From the Latin nullus arbor meaning “no tree,” this arid limestone desert runs parallel to the Great Australian Bight for…

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Day Trip to Rottnest Island: Itinerary, Tips, Quokka Selfies

Taking a day trip to Rottnest Island is a must-do while in Perth. My day biking around the island, enjoying the white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and cute lil quokkas that call it home was one of my top ten days of my entire three years in Australia. I’m not…

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