The week we scheduled on the Gold Coast was meant for us to have a relaxing American Thanksgiving, to finish my college applications, plan our entire SE Asia leg of our trip and enjoy H’s birthday. That’s exactly what it was. We didn’t do any crazy adventures or day trips. We stayed mostly within walking… Read More Gold Coast, Australia

New Zealand! We made it! New Zealand was a must-see for our family and it should be for yours too. We hired a camper van from a family through Mighway. Our plan was to drive around most of the South Island in two weeks. The rain and wind washed out some roads, so we were… Read More South Island, New Zealand

Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, and Daintree We took two days to drive our rental car from Melbourne north to Sydney through the green rolling hills and winding mountain roads of Victoria in southern Australia, and were amazed by the beauty. A highlight on the long drive was a pit stop on a rainy day at… Read More Australia Part 2

Newcastle, Rosebud and Melbourne We made it to Australia! Were we going to immediately be bitten by a venomous spider or eaten by a crocodile? Well, Australia turned out to be way more welcoming than we anticipated! Instead, we enjoyed sausage rolls, Tim Tams, caramel slices and the best coffee we’ve ever had. Newcastle After… Read More Australia Part 1