Sea Turtles and Black Sand

On our first full day in Hawaii, we didn't really know what to do. So, after an eventful breakfast, we headed to the south shore of the island to hit the beach. Located on the Kaʻū coast, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is famous for its black, volcanic sand. We found a shady spot under a large … Continue reading Sea Turtles and Black Sand

Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

I am quite happy to say I am now a PADI certified open water diver! Karoline, Cathrine and I went through Diver's Den here in Cairns to get our license and spend a weekend on the reef! After two long days and many hours in the pool with our instructor Levi, we advanced to the … Continue reading Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

From Sea to Summit On Fitzroy Island

We had a bit of a rocky start to the day. We almost didn't catch the ferry, but once we were on the ferry, all of us got a little seasick, besides Kristine. Never in my life have I been seasick before, so I was a little surprised by how sick I felt. The waves … Continue reading From Sea to Summit On Fitzroy Island

Easter in the Whitsundays

Day 1 — Good Friday (This wasn't a very exciting day, so if you're reading for travel advice or recommendations, skip to days 2 & 3) For those that know me, you know that if I'm in a car for more than about 20 minutes, I'll likely be asleep by minute 21. Although I tried, … Continue reading Easter in the Whitsundays

School Strike for Climate Action

For those who don't know, on March 15th, 2019, there was a global school strike for climate action. Across 110 countries, 1.5 million people set to the streets to let their voices be heard. Australia is suffering from droughts, flash flooding, heat waves and other severe weather. Struck with harsh impacts of climate change, the … Continue reading School Strike for Climate Action

Adventuring in Port Douglas

I woke up to rain Sunday morning and prayed it would go away because my roommate and I had plans to be outside that day. We got a ride up to Port Douglas with a woman we met at a Christian barbeque and, sure enough, the rain was heading south with blue skies on the … Continue reading Adventuring in Port Douglas

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

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