australia 2015
Australia has been at the top of my travel bucket list for as long as I can remember. I’m not exactly sure why. Maybe it was the Great Barrier Reef that caught my eye? Maybe it was the Australian accents? Maybe because it was so far away and different from home? I don’t know what…
11 things i learned while visiting australia
First thing’s first, I’m the realest. Kidding. Just a reference to Iggy Azalea’s, (who happens to be from Australia) “Fancy”. Thanks to her, I can no longer say, “First thing’s first” without rapping the entire first verse of that song in my head. (or out loud if I’ve had a few drinks). But anyway, we’re…
a (super) quick guide to australian slang
If you’re planning to head to the land down under, it might be useful to learn some of the lingo they use over there. Keep in mind – It’s probably different in each city/region. But since I only got a chance to visit three cities, this is what I mostly heard: Brekkie = breakfast I…
how i made $400 for flying back from australia
No, they didn’t pay me to leave. I didn’t cause that much trouble while I was there (I don’t think!) But making $400 (USD) really was true! It was super easy, and it was by absolute chance. My friends and I got to Sydney Airport three hours ahead of time for our 11:55 AM flight…
what it’s like to spend chinese new year in australia
Yes, I know the politically correct term would be Lunar New Year but I’m Chinese, therefore I am calling it Chinese New Year. Spending the holiday there actually wasn’t planned. My friends and I had booked our flights for February and later on found out that we would be there during that time. But I’m…
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