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Australia - The adventure continues, this time in English!

In and around Australia

The first adventure had ups and downs but was incredible none the less. Now that the Thailand experience has been completed and one more country is under my belt, it's time to move on to the Land Down Under! So here's to having a great time in Canada's sister country, AUSTRALIA!

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Liz Bolivar

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    Sydney - the city with style, great sights and even better people!

    Sydney, Australia | Feb 04 '07 | Reviews: 0

    This story begins with unexpected excitement right off the bat RE: My flight into Sydney! I left for the airport early in the morning. I think I wa... Continue reading »

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    Sydney #2 - Hanging out as a local!

    Sydney, Australia | Feb 08 '07 | Reviews: 0

    This is my second entry on Sydney, but this time I get to write about the days I spent hanging with the locals (and trying to act like one!)

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    Melbourne - Back to being a tourist, and enjoying every minute of it!

    Melbourne, Australia | Feb 13 '07 | Reviews: 1

    My adventures in Melbourne officially came to a close and it's now time to share all of my wonderful adventures with you!

    My first day in Mel... Continue reading »

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    Adelaide - days of the beach, chocolate and Australia's best pasty!

    Adelaide, Australia | Feb 18 '07 | Reviews: 0

    And here the story continues! I arrived at the bus station at 6am after almost no sleep at all. The lady next to me on the bus had a great sleep th... Continue reading »

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    Cairns - Experience the beautiful view from beneath!

    Cairns, Australia | Feb 23 '07 | Reviews: 2

    I got up early so I was ready for my cab at 4:15am (ugh, just talking about it hurts!) and I was off to the airport! This was a much less eventful... Continue reading »

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    The Whitsundays - sun, sails and NO CYCLONES!

    Whitsunday Islands, Australia | Mar 02 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Well I arrived in Cairns at 11am but it felt like some ungodly hour in the morning! I was slightly suprised to find sunshine in place of the strong... Continue reading »

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    Rainbow Beach & Fraser Island - Chillin with the Dingos!

    Fraser Island, Australia | Mar 05 '07 | Reviews: 1

    I arrived in Rainbow Beach at about 10am and got a room after just a half hour wait. I was pretty tired after, once again, not really sleeping on t... Continue reading »

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    Brisbane - one whole city in 24 hours!!

    Brisbane, Australia | Mar 10 '07 | Reviews: 1

    The Brisbane adventure was a short one, and so to will this journal entry be!

    I arrived at about 3pm and checked into my hostel, Tinbilly's B... Continue reading »

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    Surfers' Paradise - a Paradise is what you make of it!

    Surfers Paradise, Australia | Mar 11 '07 | Reviews: 1

    After getting on the bus in Brisbane I prepared for what should have only been a 2 hour drive to Surfers' Paradise. Unfortunatley, after about an h... Continue reading »

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    Byron Bay - the town of hippies, chilling out and preparing to go surfing!

    Byron Bay, Australia | Mar 12 '07 | Reviews: 1

    After leaving Surfers', I was definately ready for some chillin out and TLC. I arrived in Byron and found it the perfect place to spend the days do... Continue reading »

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    Surf Camp - catching barrels, going on death walks and getting a wicked head cold = good times!

    Sydney, Australia | Mar 16 '07 | Reviews: 1

    Here it is, officially the last adventure of my trip! And what a way to end, with a 5 day surf camp that goes from Byron to Sydney. After a terribl... Continue reading »

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    That's it, That's all, That's just the beginning!

    Edmonton, Canada | Mar 26 '07 | Reviews: 0

    I'm home. A bit of a weird concept to someone who hasn't seen any of the people they love the most in three months! While that amount of time isn't... Continue reading »

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Liz Bolivar avatar Liz Bolivar on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 09:06PM said
Hey Lynds! Sorry it took me so long to write back, but I just finished travelling home to Canada. First of all, I travelled my entire time by myself and I can tell you that you will be fine. You will only be alone if you choose to be alone because there are so many people travelling it is easy to meet someone that you get along with. I actually met people that I travelled with for up to a week at a time so it really helped me adjust to a new place. Here would be my advice about places to go. Koh Samui - I really liked it though it is really commercial so be prepared. I would stay on the North Chewang Beach because the main part is just crazy and not suited for single travellers unless you are there to party EVERY day. Lots of activities to do, I would recommend scuba diving in Ko Tao that's where I did my intro dive. Railey - Awesome place to chil out and go rock climbing. Not alot of night life here but it's great for a break Phi Phi - a huge destination point for tourists, but it is soooo worth it! make sure you spend at least 4-5 days here, if not a week. I would stay at Maprow (coconut) beach because there is only one place to stay so you have your own beach! Plus you can stay super cheap if you want to. Phuket - I wouldn't stay here that long, it's SUPER commercial and the islands are just that much nicer One last piece of advice for you = GO NORTH! My highlight of Thailand was my jungle trek so I definately recommend staying in Chang Mai. Spicy Thai Backpackers is a great new hostel that's good for easing you into the backpacking lifestyle. Taxis don't know where it is so tell them it's by the Amari Rincome hotel. They'll know that. Let me know if you have any more specific questions and I'd be glad to answer them! I love reminicing about my trip!
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Engish Mrs W avatar Engish Mrs W on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 09:06PM said
Wow! can this really be you Elizabeth in this big world after I've been watching you grow from a little girl each week.Its exciting reading how far you are.Keep safe & take care ducky as some of us English would say !
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Lynds avatar Lynds on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 09:06PM said
Hi there. I have been reading some of your blogs and think they're great. I'm planning on a trip to Thailand in May or June (money permitting as to which month) and was after a bit of advice. I think I am going to Koh Samui and take it from there. Any advice. I am going alone....will I be OK? Cheers
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Engish Mrs W avatar Engish Mrs W on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 09:06PM said
Wow! can this really be you Elizabeth in this big world after I've been watching you grow from a little girl each week.Its exciting reading how far you are.Keep safe & take care ducky as some of us English would say !
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