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My Australian Adventure: Solo Traveling Through Queensland
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…
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How to spend 17 hours in Fiji
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…