Abbie's View

Brisbane Brisbane is a lush city with flourishing cultural and social scenes. It boasts stunning views over the Brisbane river and offers an ideal gateway to the surround areas. Getting there Brisbane has both an international and domestic airport making it easily reachable by air. It is also well serviced by the greyhound bus service. I took the bus from Byron to Brisbane and it was a pleasant 4 hour journey. Accommodation Breeze lodge This hostel was situated slightly further out ... View the Post

Byron Bay Byron Bay is a popular spot on the east coast of Australia. I can’t put my finger on one specific thing that defines it other than the vibe. As cliché as it sounds there is something about the vibe, or atmosphere call it what you will, that makes Byron so special. There are pristine beaches, great surfing spots and amazing buskers. As well as independent restaurants, cocktail bars and lots of activities to do. Getting there I travelled to Byron from Sydney via the greyhound ... View the Post

Sydney Sydney is often considered Australia’s most well-known city, and many people assume it’s the capital as opposed to Canberra. It is most famous for its spectacular harbour front opera house and bridge, which are prominent features in the city skyline. But that isn’t all Sydney has to offer, Bondi and Manly beach make it easy to escape city life easily. Whilst the national parks offer adventure and wildlife. Getting there Sydney is a very well-connected city accessible by almost ... View the Post

Melbourne Melbourne is what I would describe as hipster city. There is a laid back cafe culture here that reminds me of European cities such as Paris or Rome. The city has 230 laneways which are lined with bars, street art and amazing restaurants so it’s a definite must stop for foodies and those that like a cocktail. It’s not uncommon for buskers to be found throughout the laneways performing for passers-by and the city certainly boasts the best of both worlds with beaches within easy ... View the Post