Features

Generally I tend to keep my banter as short and sweet as I can – but from time to time there are some subjects that I want to expand on and take a bit more time and word count on.

So this page will contain a list of feature length articles; ranging from travel advice to place guides.

So when you have a bit more time on your hands they’ll be plenty to keep you busy!

Features:

“So Your thinking of Travelling to Oz”?

A three piece feature containing advice to help you plan your trip to Oz

Part One:  Visas, Flights and Planning

Part Two: Budgets, Insurance and Bank Accounts

Part Three: Luggage and Travel Essentials

“Bluesfest 2010”

I was fortunate enough to score media passes to Bluesfests 10th birthday in Byron Bay – highlights included Jack Johnson and The John Butler Trio – but here’s a day by day review for you to check out:

Day 1 – “A Brushfire Hits Byron”

Day 2 – “A Trio of Delights”

Day 3 – “Revisiting Some Old Favourites”

Day 4 – “Can I Have an Immitation White Russian”

Day 5 – “Finale and Overview”

My West Coast Road Trip

I decided to check out the often overlooked West Coast of Australia – involving 1 month,  2 campervans, 8 backpackers and 8500 kms; between Perth and Darwin

All my posts are found by clicking HERE.

Living in the Byron Bubble

After trekking around the East Coast I decided to settle down, find a job and live the dream – I found both of these in Byron Bay, plus a whole heaps of wonderful people, lots of goon times…and of course some epic surf.

All my posts can be found HERE.

Gap Year Planning

This feature expands on my “So Your Thinking About Coming to Oz” piece – taking you through the beginning stages of planning your gap year – from deciding where to go to what to pack.

Where in the World?

Backpacker vs Luggage

[this page is still under construction – so some links may be missing!]