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9 Tips to Survive Long-haul and Overnight Australian Train Trips

by Sharyn McCullum | May 27, 2021 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Travel Australia, Travel Options

Where will the train tracks take you? Train travel in Australia isn’t as popular as it is in some countries mainly because Australia doesn’t have the same kind of rail infrastructure. This is probably due to the huge distances between some capital cities and...

Best Apps for Travelling Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Feb 18, 2021 | Get Packed, LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Travel Australia

Smartphones have made life for many a whole lot easier, and that includes travel. Thanks to these pocket devices, travelling around Australia is a piece of cake. No matter what you are looking for or needing help with your smartphone will more than likely have an app...

Eight Quick Car Checks Before Hitting The Road

by Sharyn McCullum | Aug 12, 2020 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Road Trips, Travel Australia

So you are heading off on a road trip. No matter how long you are going for, before you hit the road it’s really worth your while to take 15 minutes to do eight quick car checks. Why? Because there is nothing worse than breaking down and having to be towed –...

8 Day Gold Coast Itinerary – Where to Stay, What to See and Do

by Sharyn McCullum | Jun 17, 2020 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Queensland, Travel Australia

The Gold Coast in South-East Queensland is one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations. Stretching some 42km along South-East Queensland’s sun-drenched coastline and out 100km or so from the coastline to the hinterland. It offers people of all ages whether...

Top Tips for Driving around Australia

by Sharyn McCullum | Jun 6, 2020 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, Road Trips, Travel Australia, Travel Options

Whatever you want to call it: driving around Australia or doing the big lap of Australia there are many things you should consider. From deciding on what to drive in, to where you will stay, what equipment you might take and specific things you want to see. So much to...

Road Trip | New England Highway | Sydney to Brisbane | 3 Day Itinerary

by Sharyn McCullum | May 8, 2020 | LiveWorkPlayAustralia, New South Wales, Queensland, Road Trips, Travel Australia

The Golden Guitar – just one of the big things you will see on the New England Highway Most people choose to drive between Sydney and Brisbane by the Pacific Highway. But there is an alternative. Instead of beach stops why not head inland. You will see...

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Hi friends! I’m Sharyn, and I’ve been living, working and playing in Australia most of my life. Even though I’ve worked and lived abroad I always end up back in Australia. So come join me here where you will get my best tips, tricks and hacks to Work and Travel around Australia. Read More.