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If you’re still with me, you’ll remember that at the end of Part 2, I had finally figured out the car situation. So… On a rainy Tuesday morning, I started the long trek to Travellers Autobarn to get my car. Let me just say right now: walking to a train station, getting two subways and a bus and then walking a mile in the … Read More Across a Continent – From Sydney to Perth: Part 3
Last year I drove across Australia from Sydney to Perth – alone. Everyone has an opinion on travelling alone, and for every expression of excitement or admiration, there were the negative Nancy’s – Aren’t you worried you’ll be lonely? Are you sure you can put up with yourself for that long? Aren’t you scared? These genuine questions from people prepared me for some of … Read More 10 Things No-One Tells You About Road-Tripping Alone
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I arrived in Sydney in the spring. It was the 11th of September and, after Indonesia, it was damn cold though admittedly in a fresh, burgeoning sort of way. Blossom was everywhere and the days held the promise for warmth, whilst the evenings held a cold bite. I spent a pleasant few days wandering around Sydney and doing all the sightseeing including the Opera … Read More Across a Continent – From Sydney to Perth: Part 2
Rachel Goes East 