You know as they say: Save the best for last! Even though I loved every single second of our Australia trip, our last stop in Byron Bay was the cherry on top. I am not sure when or how Byron Bay became what it is, but it is a place that simply screams “Slow down,…
After lots of city vibes in Sydney and Melbourne, our trip through Australia led us up North to Queensland. They call it the place where the rainforest meets the reef. And it is true. As we were approaching the airport in Cairns, it seemed as if the lush dark green of the tropical forest transitioned…
I am currently sitting in a train en route to Munich, gazing outside and watching the snow covered fields and mountain peaks pass by. Surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes Winter has to offer, it is hard to imagine that just a week ago, I was busy soaking up the last bits of Australian sunshine…
Planning a trip to Australia is comparable to sitting in front of a huge pile of laundry (just without that negative vibe of having to do chores). You find yourself asking: Where do I start? At least that’s the question I am faced with every time I do the laundry. Luckily, the fact that both…
It took me all of 5 minutes to fall in love with Sydney. The moment I stepped outside our Airbnb apartment in Coogee and saw the ocean literally a few steps away, I knew it was a special place. We started our very first day in Sydney with the famous Coastal walk from Coogee all…
A backpack has been on my personal wishlist all year. Originally, I wanted something that would fit my laptop for work and travels, but quickly came to realise that finding a backpack big enough for my Macbook was not an easy task. After a failed attempt (I ordered this backpack a few months ago but…
After a week spent in and around Sydney, I think it is safe to say I have fallen hard for the Australian beach city. It reminds me of a much larger San Diego. The people, vibes, surfers, the lifestyle and coffee culture. A place where you work to live, not live to work. “Laid-back” would…