Hostel Guide: Where to stay in Sydney

A beginner’s guide to hostels: everything you need to know

Staying in a hostel for the first time can be daunting if you don’t know what to expect, but trust me, it’s the best experience ever! From making new friends to saving a load of money as part of your adventure, I think staying in hostels is one of the best things about backpacking. When […]

Arriving in Bohol Philippines and Staying At Bohol Coco Farm Panglao Island | Where's Mollie? A Travel and Adventure Lifestyle Blog

30 places to travel on a budget

Travelling on a budget is a win-win situation, really. You get to have just as much fun and adventure, without breaking the bank. Anyone who’s followed me for a while now knows that I love a good bargain. And for me, this is so important when I’m travelling. Yes, luxury travel has it’s place and I’ve been fortunate enough […]

Everything you need to know about travelling Greyhound in Australia

Everything you need to know about travelling with Greyhound Australia

Even though my preferred adventure mobile would pretty much always be a camper van, there are definitely times and places where taking buses and trains are more convenient and… well cheaper. Australia is one of those places and so, particularly if you’re backpacking and watching the pennies, you should definitely consider the bus options (trains are […]

The Great Ocean Road: A planning guide and 5-day itinerary

A guide to freedom camping on the east coast of Australia

Picture this… You’re on a road trip in Australia. You’ve got the sunshine beating down onto the dashboard and you’re heading for the ocean. Your surfboard is in the back and you’ve just a few bikinis and beers stashed into a weekend bag. But, you don’t need much, just the company of your friend in the […]

A complete guide to Tokyo, Japan | Where's Mollie? A travel and adventure lifestyle blog

A bucket list of destinations for the first-time backpacker

One thing you will never forget is your first backpacking experience. That I guarantee. Packing your life and soul into a backpack and delving into the unknown for days, weeks or months is an indescribable experience. The freedom, spontaneity and independence come together to create an unforgettable adventure as you strip back to the basics and dig […]