We traveled 12,000 miles south for two weeks for an Australian adventure! Read all about our trip to Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Sydney—experiencing early summer down under, celebrating Thanksgiving with family, and discovering everything from beaches and rainforests to iconic city landmarks.
📝 Travel Blog Posts
Chapter 1: The Before and The Now
November 2025
The journey begins with preparation, anticipation, and the excitement of what's to come...
Read the full post →Chapter 2: We Made It to Brisbane!
November 2025
After leaving Wilmington in the early morning hours and landing on the other side of the world, we're greeted with waving flags, flat whites at Mount Coot-tha, and our first taste of Brisbane...
Read the full post →Chapter 3: Thanksgiving Down Under!
November 2025
Celebrating Thanksgiving 12,000 miles from home with Australian twists, family traditions, and discovering what gratitude looks like on the other side of the world...
Read the full post →📮 Substack Updates
I use Substack for lighter, behind-the-scenes updates—quick thoughts, travel tips, packing lists, and real-time observations that don't make it to the full blog posts.
Follow on Substack →🗺️ Where We Traveled
Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
Beaches, rainforests, family time, and experiencing early Australian summer (including Thanksgiving!).
Sydney
Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and exploring Australia's most iconic city.
Beyond!
We explored many different areas across Queensland and New South Wales.
🌱 Giving Back to the Planet
We are proud to work with Ecologi to make a positive impact on our planet. We understand that traveling to Australia has a significant environmental footprint, and we don't take that lightly.
As part of our commitment, we've planted 10 trees in Australia as a way to give back to the environment we're visiting. While we recognize that carbon offsetting doesn't reverse the damage caused by air travel, we believe in taking every step we can to make a positive difference when our adventures do leave a mark on the planet.
This commitment extends beyond just our travels. There is more work to be done, but let this be a start.
