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

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

Caution: I’m Falling for Australia

Is it a college student thing or a study abroad student thing to make impulsive decisions? Or is it both? Either way, I'd fall into that category. My roommate, Karoline, and I were walking in the city today after heading to Rusty's Market for fresh fruit and vegetables when we were stopped by the stereotypical … Continue reading Caution: I’m Falling for Australia

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

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