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I've decided to create this post because I still get heaps of people contacting me asking for advice on how to go about planning a year in Australia. I'm still very happy to answer individual questions, but here's a go-to for all you Aussie-lovers and/or wannabes out there... Working Holiday Visa Basically, if you are between 18 and 30 years of age (have to apply before your 30th birthday so

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I went to meet some Tripping peeps to film our diski dance video (stay tuned) promoting cultural exchange/ the World Cup. Getting to the Presidio from Vallejo was not a pleasant journey due to the normal Bay Bridge traffic so needless to say, I arrived 45 minutes late and not in the best of moods. At this point, I just wanted to get this over with and move on with my day. My mood immediately

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One of the many things on my list as a new San Franciscan has been to go to a Giant game! It's one of those things that I feel needs to be checked off one's list as part of the initiation process or something. To be clear, I will always be a Padres girl. I will probably eventually be a Giants fan (once I am fully initiated I suppose), but they will never take the friar-shaped spot in my heart.

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It's Monday. The weekend festivities have drained from my system. I've had a full night's rest and a venti iced coffee. I'm ready to take on a new week. Besides the ridiculous amount of caffeine in my system, I have the inspiration of others fueling my enthusiasm this morning. Last week and through the weekend I have been living vicariously through all the attendees at the Travel Blog Exchange (

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It's really depressing when it suddenly dawns on me that I'm no longer a Sydneysider. Don't worry, I'm not crazy. I am fully aware that I don't live in Sydney anymore, but every once in a while I'll realize the Aussie in me is not as present as the day before. To elaborate, today I realized that I no longer "speak in questions" as my American friend once pointed out when he came to visit me in

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I read a great blog post about a dining experience that may have lasted too long and cost too much, but ended up being a memorable meal, not only in the food itself, but in the hospitality and service. The writer asked for readers to share their stories and I felt compelled. After writing it all out, I was having trouble posting it for some reason, so I thought I'd at least share it on my blog:

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This seems to be the theme of my life at the moment.1. My last blog post was over a week ago! Apologies (to whoever reads this thing aka Dad). Sometimes life gets crazy, no? I'm not complaining. I actually had somewhat of a social life last weekend...Friday I spent all day shopping and crafting with college roommate Coco in preparation of my first Bay-to-Breakers experience (more on this later).

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DAY FOURquote of the day: "A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles." -Tim Cahilltoday's destination: Regent Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSWI received a text message at 6:45 this morning from my dear friend, Cass in Australia. I decided to dedicate this blog post to her and our experiences living together in Sydney.First ImpressionsLooking at several apartments and houses trying

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DAY THREEquote of the day: "To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries."- Aldous Husley today's destination: Tokyo, JapanI will never forget the culture shock I experienced in the outrageous city of Tokyo. If there's such a thing as a utopia, this place is the closest I've come to one. A few reasons why:guns are illegal12 million people in a city and NO ONE gets in your

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DAY "TWO" (I apologize for failing the SECOND day of my blogging quest; however, I did not have access to the internet yesterday.)quote of the day: "Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen." -Benjamin Disraelitoday's destination: Melbourne, VICThis weekend I stayed with Lindsey and joined her for a happy hour gathering with her running

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For the next two weeks, I will be dedicating a blog post every day towards my promotion of an up-and-coming hospitality and travel website called Tripping.com. This may ring a bell from my previous post about the Around-the-World Contest. Well, unfortunately I was not crowned the winner; however, I would like to thank those who did reference me and let you know that you still helped me out

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You know that perfect stay-in-and-watch-movies kinda weather? Today is just that in Northern California. However, it gave me the urge to get out. I'm not out for a hike or a swim or anything, but I am doing my own rainy weather exploration... (Apologies in advance for the ramblings- I have no idea what I'm about to write about and it probably won't interest you in the slightest, but here it goes.

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Think I need some more content in this "WanderLoz" blog?? Well, help me wander!There is this awesome new website called Tripping.com that connects people all over the world through the love of travel. It's like a facebook for wanderlusts! It's a place for people to share their travel tips, stories, photos, and possibly their couches to like-minded travel buddies.Obviously you want to check this

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things don't always work out the way you planfriends don't always follow throughsometimes you have too much faith in thosewho have little faith in youtiming will make or break youfeelings are often unclearlove somehow fades awayto where, I have no ideadespite the bumps/forks/dead endsyou will always find a waybecause you have the faith in yourselfto explore another daysadness, pain, and

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Ugh. I almost didn’t publish this post because it is such a contrast to its prior. Honestly, in this moment, I feel like a different person than the author of “Chais and Chats,” but that’s part of it, right? Ups an downs. And although I usually keep a level head, positive outlook, and am mindful of the big picture, it is important to vent on off-days. This is why I created this thing. So, I’m

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I made it. I am officially in San Francisco and although I've been here a million times, it's different this time because I am here for me. I am not here to visit someone. I am not here for a vacation. I have no return ticket. I can't help but flash back to my first day in Sydney all those months ago. I have no idea what I'm going to do here. I don't know where I'll be living. I wonder what kind

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For you, C.M. You say I inspire you, and I want you to know the feeling is very mutual (and tell you in a way you'd appreciate). Love you :)Swallow Sisters :)Can you believe how we came to be? Absolute strangers on Regent Street. It soon became clear we were meant to be mates Barefoot stroll to 7/11- the first of many dates. Your zest for life and deep love for food Cemented our bond and kept up

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Here I am again. Thirty thousand feet above sea level. Traveling from one place to the next. Processing what just happened and anticipating what’s to come. It is here, where many fellow travelers are feeling cramped, uneasy, possibly ill, that I feel most comfortable. Floating. Flying. Free. Amongst the clouds and my thoughts... I’ve always considered myself a planner. So much so, that I

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