Crikey! It’s a Croc Farm!

In 1962, on the 22nd of February, Steve Irwin "the Crocodile Hunter" was born. Steve is one of the most well-known conservationists and wildlife activists the world has ever known. He was and is a major inspiration to me as I pursue a career in environmental journalism and conservation. Often times, the environment is a … Continue reading Crikey! It’s a Croc Farm!

Caught in the Storm

What started out as a beautiful sunny day at the beach turned into fleeing from a tropical rainstorm. The sun was hot in the morning as six of my newfound friends and I headed for Palm Beach. Karoline, Kristine, Tyra, Linda, Cathrine and I set up camp in the shade and then headed for the … Continue reading Caught in the Storm

Into the City

Just a short bus ride away from the suburb of Smithfield is the city of Cairns. Immediately after exiting the bus, my roommate and I heard screeching from the green space nearby. At first, I thought it was a flock of birds, but when I looked up into the trees I saw the black bodies … Continue reading Into the City

Take Me to the Beach

Beach day! After multiple 95+ degree days, we finally made it to the beach. My roommate and I waited until about 4:00 p.m. to head to Trinity to avoid the worst of the sun's rays. The walk down to the beach followed a curving stone path with lush green plants on either side. The beach wasn't … Continue reading Take Me to the Beach

First Impressions

I was groggy when I woke up on the overnight flight into Brisbane. I was stuck in a middle seat, and the people in front of me had their seats back as far as they could go, so my legs straddled my backpack at an uncomfortable angle. Thankfully, the flight was almost over. When I … Continue reading First Impressions