I wasn't quite sure if I was looking forward to Surfers or not, I'd heard so many people slating it but decided just to go check it out for myself. In contrast to Byron of course it seems very tacky and touristy, high rise buildings everywhere and tour shops trying to sell you everything. The beach itself was actually really nice I thought, if you just walked a few minutes down the beach you were almost isolated and the sea was the warmest I'd been in yet in Au...

Had an awesome time in Byron, I had high expectations about this place as everyone raves about it...but it was so good. One of the most chilled out places ever, I see why people book for a couple of nights and end up staying a few weeks...Stayed at Nomads Hostel a block from the beach, only a year old so very good, great AIR CONDITIONED rooms, hotel like bathrooms, etc. Made friends witha german girl called Lisa on the coach and we spent most days together hangi...

Sydney is officially one of the most beautiful cities I have visited, it's definitely on par with San Francisco, if not slightly better in my opinion! I had such a great 6 weeks in Sydney and it totally flew by, I see how people easily get trapped into a 6 month time warp here without realising. Without a doubt I want to come back here and work, the lifestyle is so much more appealing. The house we rented was beautiful and it was so nice to have the place over...

Really glad I stopped here and probably could have actually enjoyed an extra night or too. Met some nice people on the pick up shuttle from the coach station and we all got back to the hostel by 8am. Nice hostel, clean and had a pool. The 5 of us hired bikes and went out to explore Coffs Harbour and find the famous 'Big Banana' (All other Oz are a random collection of supersized objectives in different towns and cities)...however after a b**** of a hill, we wer...

So I have been in Sydney for a week now, time flies. Having an amazing time already. Flew with the dodgy Tiger Airways but made it to Sydney in good time. Its really easy to get into the city from the airport, the train takes just over 10 minutes. I was so excited to get to there as Ellie and Adam were waiting for me at the station (good friends from back home for those of you who don't know them). We had a nice dinner and enjoyed a glass of wine whilst trying...