The secrets nobody tells you about the Land Down Under I have had this quiet obsession with Australia ever since I was in my very early 20s. I knew at…
A New Kind of Family “Travel”: Explore with Erin
Meeting your idols is rare. I discovered Erin Holmes several years ago, when I first became interested in family travel. At the time, she was traveling the globe with her…
How to Transform Your Next Layover into an Extra Bonus Trip
Earlier this year, I had a choice: I could get to Southeast Asia quickly, or add a little travel time and have a nine-hour layover in Sydney. I’d never been…
Got Debt? Move Abroad and Pay off Your Student Loans in These 5 Countries
It’s unsurprisingly tough to fulfill your wanderlust when you have rent, car payments, and student loans every month. Especially considering that, in 2014, the average American college student graduated with…
That Time I Got Covered in Human Shit (and Other Travel Scams)
There’s really no words to adequately describe how it feels to be doused in human shit. Disgusting? Yes. Appalling? Of course. Horrifying. Humiliating. (Those last two get closer to nailing…
Under 30? Here’s How You Can Live and Work in Australia for a Year
When I first decided to take advantage of the Australian Work and Holiday Visa (WHV), I didn’t have a solid plan. I was 26 years old and terrified. Go to…
6 Things Melbourne Does Really Well
Breakfast, anyone? Image by Samantha Marangell. It would be an under-exaggeration to say that I’ve fallen for Melbourne. After years of floating from semi-permanent setup to semi-permanent setup, I was…
Are You Cut Out for the Party Hostel? 5 Ways to Tell
Are you ready to get rowdy? Image by Flickr user Mircea. I’ve never taken a Buzzfeed quiz called “Which hostel are you?” But if I did, I’m certain of my result….
5 Ways to Cope with Pollution Culture Shock
Garbage on the beach. Image by Flickr user epSos.de. Have you ever traveled abroad and marveled at the pristine beauty of a beach or lake? That is, until you got up…
6 Tips for Traveling Sans Flying (Part 2)
Here is the second in a three-part series exploring alternatives to traveling on planes. Photo credit: Boccaccio1 What Go Girl doesn’t love traveling overland, getting up close and personal with the…
Getting Off the Beaten Path on a Tasmanian Road Trip
Photo credit: Stefano Lubiana Wines From the offbeat scenery of the Outback to the surfer’s paradise of the Great Ocean Road, Australia is well known for its epic road trips….
Around The World For $350: My Amazing Travel Hack
Imagine flying around the world for free, turning a small amount of frequent flyer points into endless flights, all while paying a pittance in taxes and fees. It sounds too…
Finding Love, Down Under
There’s just something about an accent that can make women swoon, especially an Australian one. For some unexplainable reason, a person’s attractiveness increases significantly when you hear their lovely voice….
Sammy in Sydney: Week 2 Musings on Kangaroos, Espresso, and Beautiful Views
Samantha took in the breathtaking view of Sydney’s harbor from Taronga Zoo. After a surprising and enjoyable first week in Sydney, here are my top thoughts from Week Number Two:…
Jet Lag Makes for a Great Skydive!
Australia. After deciding on a very short notice trip to the large island, I got on a plan from Doha and started my, almost, 17 hour journey. To date this…