Sam's Wanderful Life.

Spontaneous, 20-something year older, travel enthusiast; ready to take on the world one adventure at a time. "Best Jobs" Travel Guru Winner with Tourism Australia & Campus Perks.

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The Wild West - Western Australia with Red Earth Safaris

The Wild West – Western Australia with Red Earth Safaris

After over two and a half years of living on the East coast of Australia, it was time to see why they all say, “The West of Australia is best.” With high expectations, 15kg of clothes, a camera and an adventurous spirit I was ready to take on an 8 day road-trip from Perth to Exmouth and back with Red Earth Safaris. Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. Monday – Day 1 An early morning pickup…

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Quokkas, beaches, snorkeling & more! – Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Quokkas, beaches, snorkeling & more! – Rottnest Island, Western Australia

A beautiful Sunday morning in Perth, WA brought the perfect opportunity to experience Rottnest Island for the first time. After reading through the Rottnest Express brochure ample times, I was very much looking forward to seeing the “5 Awesome Reasons to Visit Rottnest” first hand. After a full day of exploring the island, I can confidently say there are whole lot more than 5 reasons to visit…

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Exploring Australia's Top End - Crocosaurus Cove & Kakadu National Park

Exploring Australia’s Top End – Crocosaurus Cove & Kakadu National Park

As I slowly tick off my Australia travel bucket list, Darwin located in the Northern Territory was one of the final places I needed to experience. Through working in travel, and by following many social media influencers for the past couple years; I have been intrigued by the landscapes and natural attractions that are present in Darwin. With that it only made sense that with having a week off…

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Escaping reality in Noosa - Halse Lodge Guesthouse

Escaping reality in Noosa – Halse Lodge Guesthouse

With the winter blues soon to hit down in Melbourne, I was in dire need of a warm holiday. It had been over 2 years since I last visited the Halse Lodge Guesthouse in Noosa, and with such lasting memories created, it made me eager to return. Day 1 (Monday): Melbourne to Noosa, Sunshine Coast With a chilly day in Melbourne making me even more excited about heading up to Noosa, I joyfully made my…

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Mantaray Island Resort - Yasawa Islands Fiji

Mantaray Island Resort – Yasawa Islands Fiji

Following a 2-½ hour journey North from Beachcomber Island we arrived at the shimmering waters that hug Mantaray Island Resort. As we debarked from the Yasawa flyer (which cruises up and down the Yasawa Islands), and boarded the speedboat to bring us closer, the sound of cheering and sight of smiles welcomed us onto Mantaray Island. Hammocks were hung from the towering palm trees; the beachside…

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Beachcomber Island Resort - Mamanuca Islands Fiji

Beachcomber Island Resort – Mamanuca Islands Fiji

After an incredible 4 days of travelling around Viti Levu with Feejee Experience, I was very excited about heading out to the tropical Mamanuca and Yasawa island group.

If you are travelling to Fiji, and are looking for a beautiful white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and a bit of a party… choose to spend a couple nights on Beachcomber Island with Feejee Experience will not disappoint.

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Exploring Viti Levu (Fiji Mainland) with Feejee Experience

Exploring Viti Levu (Fiji Mainland) with Feejee Experience

Fiji has been on my bucket list for travel destinations since the day I arrived in Australia, a year and a half ago. It has been a place I have heavily researched lately and continuously followed on social media over the last while. With my last holiday being my trip to New Zealand about 5 months prior, I was craving adventure. It was time for a two-week trip to Fiji with Feejee Experience.

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South Island, New Zealand

South Island, New Zealand

The South Island of New Zealand was one of the most picturesque and adventurous destinations I have ever experienced in my travelling career. It is somewhere I will always seek to revisit, and have fond memories from. I had the opportunity to experience the beautiful landscape, people, food and adrenaline with Stray New Zealand’s hop on, hop off travel network. 

Abel Tasman – My journey in the…

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North Island, New Zealand - Pt. 3 (Rotorua - Wellington)

North Island, New Zealand – Pt. 3 (Rotorua – Wellington)

I was awoken by bright and early in the morning with birthday wishes, and a big smile from Tessa as she sent me off on the rest of my journey. I had an amazing action-packed few days in Rotorua, and it was time to jump back onto the big orange Stray bus and head to the second cultural stop of the North Island – Lake Aniwhenua.

Lake Aniwhenua

I instantly fell in love with Lake Aniwhenua the first…

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Fraser Island - Dingo's 4WD Safari

Fraser Island – Dingo’s 4WD Safari

If you are looking for heaps of adventure, beautiful beaches, freshwater lakes, and a good laugh – Dingo’s 4WD Fraser Island Safari is for you! Departing Rainbow Beach, Dingo’s 4WD Fraser Island Safari offers travellers the best possible Fraser Experience, at an affordable price.

The first time I visited Fraser Island was just over 2 years ago, and it was when I was studying in Australia for a…

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Rotorua, NZ – North Island Adrenaline Adventure Capital

A great night’s sleep at the Marae refreshed me for my visit to New Zealand’s North Island Adrenaline Capital… Rotorua! Only a short drive away from Stray’s unique stop – the Marae, Rotorua offers a selection of adventure activities to the traveller. I planned on stopping off in Rotorua for 3 nights – to visit the Peterpans Rotorua team, in addition to take advantage of everything Rotorua has to…

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Raglan to Mourea - via Waitomo Caves

Raglan to Mourea – via Waitomo Caves

Our first night as a group on Stray New Zealandwas a complete success! A few people noted that being on the Stray bus is like entering First Year University (College). Everyone is there with different hopes, expectations, apprehensions and dreams – when you jump on the bus you are signing yourself up for the ride of your life! There are so many new experiences to be had, so many new people from…

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Auckland to Raglan – North Island seaside town

Auckland to Raglan – North Island seaside town

After an amazing couple days with the Peterpans managers in Auckland, it was time to head south to begin my Maximus pass onboard Stray New Zealand!

Keys, our bus driver picked us up outside the Stray New Zealand shortly after 715am, she packed our bags into the bus and we then headed off on the road! Our first stop of the day to visit the Stray head office in Penrose, to meet the team, and get a…

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Bay of Islands - New Zealand

The adventure begins… in the Bay of Islands!

Bright and early in the morning I am awoken by my excitement about heading up to the Bay of Islands. A short walk from Nomads is the Stray New Zealand office, where my guide for the day picked me up, Muesli! All the driver guides have funny names that coincide with a funny story that happened when they first started with Stray. You’ll just have to join…

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A New (Zealand) Adventure

A New (Zealand) Adventure

The day has finally arrived! It’s time to get my wanderlust on again! An early morning wake up call began my journey (courtesy of Byron Easy Bus) to Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport to catch my flight to Auckland, New Zealand!

I arrived at the airport just before 7am, which allowed for a good amount of time to check-in, go through security/customs and grab some food. As I should have expected,…

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Cairns, Queensland

Cairns, the city of adrenaline and home to the infamous Great Barrier Reef – a world of adventure ready for me to explore… again.

An early morning shuttle bus began my journey up the East Coast; courtesy of the Byron Easy Bus I was taken from Byron Bay to Brisbane airport. I had a couple hours to kill in the airport before flying through to Cairns.

I didn’t pay for a scenic Great Barrier Reef…

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Wayoutback 4WD Red Centre Wallaby Dreaming

Wayoutback 4WD Red Centre Wallaby Dreaming

Day 1: As the alarm sounded at 5am, it was time to go. We hit the road, and the first stop of the day was the camel farm. When we arrived a few of the group decided to partake in the camel rides. I have to say that there is nothing more hilarious than getting the chance to ride a camel. See for yourself!

Following lunch, we arrived at Uluru. Commonly referred to as Ayers Rock… or the big red…

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