We were very excited about visiting Australia on our vegan diet because after Asia we were expecting some fully plant-based restaurants and a good assortment of choices in the supermarkets. On the other hand, we knew that Australia is in the top three of meat consuming countries per capita. So we also weren't sure what to expect, here is our review of Vegan Australia: Supermarkets We went to several supermarkets in the Sydney and Melbourne … [Read more...] about Vegan Review of Australia
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Our favourite Sydney walks
We love Sydney, not only because of its iconic sights or lovely beaches but because of the whole positive, modern vibe that surrounds the city. The only problem for backpackers are the high costs of living which makes it really hard to enjoy Sydney without earning local wages. Luckily, the city has a lot of amazing walks to experience the local ambiance so at least here you can save a bit. Here are some of our favorites walks: The Rocks … [Read more...] about Our favourite Sydney walks
Back in Australia
After an exciting month in New Zealand, we returned to Sydney just in time for Christmas. We spent the holidays with our friends’ family and we very happy to be surrounded by such lovely people. New Years Sydney is probably one of the most exciting places to celebrate the New Year. Not only is it one of the first countries to enter the new year but the fireworks at the Harbour bridge are some of the most spectacular in the world. For us, it … [Read more...] about Back in Australia
Budget Travel Tips for Australia
Australia is the dream destination for a lot of travellers. Especially many young Europeans take the long flight to this country that couldn't be any more different from their homes. However, there is one problem with travelling ‘down under’. Living and travelling here is quite expensive. You spend a lot of money on tours, activities and beer (yes, alcohol here is ridiculously expensive but hey, you still want to have fun and go out). Here are … [Read more...] about Budget Travel Tips for Australia
The Great Ocean Road
After a lovely two-day stop in Melbourne, we were excited about another road trip. Not just any road trip but The Great Ocean Road, a road trip we had been really excited about. 12 Apostles and surroundings After driving three hours from Melbourne to the coast we found the Port Campbell Nature Reserve Campground. This was so far our favourite place for camping because it had a common area to socialize with other travellers. Of course, we … [Read more...] about The Great Ocean Road
Melbourne
After our road trip along the Sapphire and Victoria coast, we stopped for two days in Melbourne. Sleeping in a bed was a nice change to the air mattress in the tent. Melbourne City Upon arrival, we started walking right away to make the most of our time. Our Airbnb was located close to the Shrine of Remembrance. From there we had a really nice view over the skyline. From there we walked through the Botanical Gardens towards the Yarra … [Read more...] about Melbourne