• My Australian Adventure: Solo Traveling Through Queensland

    Australia,  Nature,  Solo Travel

    Overview Australia has been on my list of places for a long time because of all the wildlife, scenery and activities.  I also have friends and relatives there. Travel was limited during the Covid pandemic and Australia especially was on a strict lockdown.  Australia just opened up and every state had different Covid policies for tourists.  I just stayed in Queensland and split time between Brisbane and Cairns.  This was a true solo trip, I used public transportation, organized my entire itinerary and I had individual activities booked, but the trip itself was not a guided group tour as I…

  • How to spend 17 hours in Fiji

    Cruise,  Fiji,  Layover,  Nature,  Solo Travel

    I flew with Fiji Airways when I visited Australia and I happened to find a flight with a 17 hour layover in Fiji. Extended layovers are best during international travel, it is a 2-for-1 vacation! After all that time on a plane flying from Los Angeles, I knew I wanted to get in the water!  After all, Fiji is known for pristine waters and reefs.  I checked Viator – a great spot to find day trips for destinations all over the world – and found lots of options.  I did a full catamaran sailing and snorkel tour, lunch included. It…