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Category: Australia
What NOT to say to a female solo traveller
I've been travelling around Australia for eight months now, five of which were spent in the outback. If that doesn't scream this girl can handle herself, I don't know what does. No I may not be the roughest, toughest backpacker to hit the roads of Australia, but I'm not pathetic either. Each time someone says something along the lines of "it's not safe for a girl to travel alone" I just ignore it. I've had men confess to me that they couldn't do what I was doing if they were a woman my age, fly across the world and explore a country alone, taking such a big risk. So what does that say about them? What does it say about me?
88 Days: How to get a job at a cattle station
Looking for regional work can be tough, especially when you're competing against every other backpacker. It gets stressful quickly and can really put a downer on your travels, especially if you're deciding whether or not to gamble on a working hostel. If you don't fancy the idea of fruit picking or have been scared off … Continue reading 88 Days: How to get a job at a cattle station
The Wanderings Month 6: “Animal Killer”
The month began with the threat of cyclone Debbie, we don't get much time to watch TV here but our boss has the news on every morning, and the focus on the impending storm was intense. I'll admit that despite the terrifying reality of being caught in a tropical cyclone, I was almost excited at … Continue reading The Wanderings Month 6: “Animal Killer”
Working in the Outback: What to expect
If you're backpacking around Australia then you might end up working in the outback, whether it's for your regional work or just to replenish travel funds whilst experiencing life in the bush. For me working in the outback has been the highlight of my travels so far, however it can be quite he culture shock … Continue reading Working in the Outback: What to expect
88 Days: A Day in the Life of a Cattle Station Cook
For my regional work I am working as a cook on a cattle station just outside of Julia Creek in outback Queensland. I cook three meals a day for seven people, feed animals, and maintain the garden. It’s hard work and I thought it would be helpful to post my daily routine to give anyone … Continue reading 88 Days: A Day in the Life of a Cattle Station Cook
The Outback Barmaid Diaries #4: Last Drinks
A couple of weeks ago I was sat in the library using the computer and decided to give looking for regional work by placing an ad on Gumtree another go, I was sceptical about trying again as it had proved futile when I was in Sydney. Now that I was in the outback I thought … Continue reading The Outback Barmaid Diaries #4: Last Drinks
