In early 2014, I set upon a long journey to the other side of the world to volunteer with orphaned kangaroo and wallaby joeys. Little did I know that I’d be participating in a rescue while I was there. Here’s a nail-biting rescue of a baby hit by a car in rural Queensland. (PS- ItContinue reading “A Kangaroo’s Road to Refuge (Misadventures)”
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Volunteering at a Kangaroo Sanctuary: My Australian Adventure (Green Global Travel)
Four years ago, I had the incredible experience of volunteering with orphaned wallabies in Queensland. Read all about it here on Green Global Travel: VOLUNTEERING AT A KANGAROO SANCTUARY: MY AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE
12 Wacky Facts About Sydney
After spending ten drought-ridden days in Queensland, I was excited for a change of scenery in Sydney. It poured non-stop for four days in the city I imagined to be sunny. Regardless, I bused and walked everywhere, savoring the iconic sights of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, traipsing through trendy neighborhoods like The RocksContinue reading “12 Wacky Facts About Sydney”
One Woman’s Year Around the World for Wildlife
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drop everything and take off a year to help endangered wildlife? After the loss of two close relatives in the same year, Jane Stanfield — a Colorado resident in her 40s — chose to live life to fullest while she still could. Animal lovers dream ofContinue reading “One Woman’s Year Around the World for Wildlife”
Ten Smart Tips for Solo Women Travelers
The last time I traveled alone was ten years ago in East Africa. I stayed in Zanzibar for just two days but did everything I wasn’t supposed to do. I let the bar/resort manager flirt with me and take me on a walk on the beach after a few drinks one night. I went toContinue reading “Ten Smart Tips for Solo Women Travelers”
Taking Refuge in Australia’s Kindness
The other night, I awoke from a deep sleep to silence. There was no cacophony of frogs, no giggling kookaburras, no pitter-patter of possums on the roof, and no cows marching across the lawn throwing water bowls around. There were definitely no wallabies clucking for their babies. These were the sounds of the bush, whereContinue reading “Taking Refuge in Australia’s Kindness”
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