#Australia Travel Diary

[brandenzp]

Australia day, Perth, 2025

[timmurleyart]

Sydney and the moon. 🇦🇺🌕

[forelsketparadise]

[e-ziara]

Sichuan beef noodles! 🍜 🔥 🌶 

But they weren’t that spicy; these noodles only had the mala flavour. But it was still quite a lot of food for me! Ate this after going around Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden 🌱🌿

[sweet-existences]

White Picket Fence Cafe ☕️

Sunshine Coast, Australia 😍

[diary-of-a-dream]

1.18.2025 Part One

I was asleep for 12 straight hours so I have no idea where one dream stopped and another started so I’ll try to break this up however I can.

I was on a trip where the ultimate destination was Australia, but we stopped in India first. The first leg of the journey was on a bus, and I remember thinking of how wild it was that I slept so well on it. I was messaging my friend R, telling her we were stopping in India (unbeknownst to me when I first signed up for the trip), and she thought that was really cool. I messaged her so much that she eventually showed up on the trip, but I don’t remember when she appeared and I didn’t interact with her much.

I watched the beautiful scenery, luscious and green, roll by during the bus ride. Once we got to India, we had a bit of a trek to get to where we’d be staying. (I’ve never been to India IRL so my guess is it doesn’t look the same as my dream.) We walked along a footpath going over rolling hills of tall, yellow-green grass.

Our camp had the same setup as Dawnstar from Skyrim, and we slept in an area where the tavern would be. We were told not to leave the campsite for any reason, especially alone. Just like on the bus, I remember thinking how great it was that I slept so well. In the morning, my phone said it was 7:30am, but it was still pitch-black outside. We were scheduled to be departing soon but almost no one else was awake.

I can’t remember what I needed but i started leaving camp to ask one of the locals something, and a friend (Chris, who I knew in high school) warned me that I’d get in trouble if anyone caught me outside of the camp. I also remember expressing at one point how sad I was that I wasn’t able to eat an authentic bowl of Indian curry, and the local gal was asking me what kind I liked.

I think this is a good place to end the first part.

[theomenmedia]

Bollywood Couple Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal Get A Wake Up Call From A Lion In Australia!

Wake up and roar with laughter! Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's Aussie adventure got a wild start with this lion alarm!

Read the full article right here: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/lion-s-roar-shakes-up-sonakshi-sinha-and-zaheer-iqbal-s-aussie-holiday

[iinhy010314]

take a note something & new things by my fountain pen (gift from soulmate for my birthday), thank for always beside me ❤️

[heysolikeummyeahyaknow]

Sooooo. I’m going to Japan tomorrow.

Don’t ask me why. There was just a period of time where every second client I talked to was going or had just gotten back.

I’m going alone. Iv never traveled overseas alone before.

I’m a bit scared.

I know it’ll be alright. Iv got my itinerary all sorted and my bags are packed. It just doesn’t feel real. I don’t know what to expect and it terrifies me.

Like I decided to do it as a self healing journey / reward for completing my training and quitting my job (I have not quit my job it’s a long story). And I guess coz I haven’t done that step of the journey I feel like I don’t actually deserve this. Why am I doing it when I haven’t done what I said I would. How am I supposed to heal and feel relaxed and free when in a few weeks I’ll be right back at it working for a place that doesn’t pay superannuation and emotionally manipulates me into staying. That’s another story.

But I’m basically gonna be using this as a diary entry for a few days. So that’ll be a fun change from being a silent all consuming entity. Maybe get ready for some heavy and unsolicited introspection.

[bumblebeephotos]

I spent much of last year travelling so now I am able to share the photographs I took on my trips. Therefore my next posts will have been taken a while ago.

[brandenzp]

We drove four hours overnight from Perth to hike up the mountain in the misty dark to make sunrise. It was worth it.

Bluff Knoll, Western Australia

[angkorbestdriver]

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Car taxi driver in Siem reap , Car taxi driver in Phnom penh

Private car taxi trip around Cambodia

[thetravelvine]

I love the Sydney Opera House! 💕 I recently visited here on a trip to the city, and finally went inside on a tour. Have you been before?

[e-ziara]

This is my favourite breakfast in my whole Australia trip lmao: a giant english breakfast in my opinion NOMNOMNOMNOM 🍳 🍄 🥓 

This is gonna be my ref for how to make future english breakfasts now. Can’t wait to taste the real thing one day 👀

[vivwritesfics]

Okay bonus bc you asked for Christmas/winter break ideas! What about Oscar taking Lando & reader to experience and Aussie Christmas and they’re just on the beach and bbq-ing etc and they can’t get over how different it is from uk Christmas’s 🤣

"Okay so we're starting at mine with my family, mum will do the traditional roast and then we do a family walk on the beach. And then we head off to Landos for a second round of British Christmas and then, by the end of the week, we're off to Australia for Oscar to give us the traditional Australian Christmas. Sound like a plan?" Asked Y/N as she flipped through her diary, laying the plan out before her boyfriends.

"Sounds good to me, baby," said Lando as he leaned back in his seat.

Oscar took a moment to look through Y/Ns plan. "This is a lot of travelling. Are you guys sure you're okay with that?"

They nodded their heads as they looked at their Australian. "Definitely, Osc. I seriously can't wait to experience my first Australian Christmas," Y/N said as she wrapped her arms around him. She ran his hands through his hair, pushing it away from his face and used it to tip his head back and give him a quick kiss.

First they had to get through Y/Ns British Christmas. Her family wasn't very understanding of their relationship, and it had taken a good year but they'd gotten used to it now. Now they said nothing, Y/N father would just give them funny looks. They had the roast dinners Y/Ns mother prepared and took her nieces and newphews on a rather cold beach walk. All three of them were wrapped up warm, with Lando and Oscar wearing their Mclaren caps.

And then it was off to Lando's. His Christmas was much the same as Y/Ns, but his family nicer and they didn't do a freezing cold beach walk.

And then they were jetting off for Australian Christmas and New year's. The light was long, with Y/N napping against Lando as he and Oscar watched a movie (but, in no time at all, they were sleeping too, the three of them all laying against each other).

Things were hot when they landed, not like they had been in England. Oscar was so excited to take Y/N and Lando to his parents. They'd met his mum during the season (and she loved the two of them) but they hadn't yet been to his place in Australia.

On the first night they had a seafood barbecue. Only half of thr barbecue had fish, the other had was regular (because they had fussy britches with them). Oscar had on his shorts and flip flops (or thongs) on as he barbecued, showing off his skills. "Looking good, Osc," Lando grinned as he watched him, sweating as he slaved over the barbecue.

Oscar blushed red as Y/N and Lando grinned at him.

The next day, Christmas day, they went for a swim. The water was lovely as Y/N, Lando and Oscar swam in the Australian sea. It was wonderfully refreshing, considering Lando and Y/N would usually be in their pyjamas, wrapped up warm under blankets as they drank hot chocolate.

There was backyard cricket and a traditional Christmas dinner. Barbecue, cold ham and turkey, potato bake and alcohol. They had pavlova and trifle with beer to top it off.

At the end of the night, Lando, Y/N and Oscar sat on the beach, staring out at the seas. It was the first time they'd managed to be alone since arriving in the land down under. "How have you guys enjoyed your first aussie Christmas?" Oscar asked, his arms wrapped around them.

"Absolutely loved it," Y/N said as she dug her toes into the sand.

"It was brilliant, Osc. Thank you," lando said and kissed him.

[pixiesfz]

chookas k.c

plot: kerstins girlfriend is the main character in a local musical in Manchester and she goes to watch.

warnings: none, maybe just my inner theatre kid coming out a bit too much

Kirsten remembers driving you to the audition “so what even is a musical?” She asked and you turned your head towards her “please tell me you know what a musical is?” You gasped and she shrugged

“Well it’s just a show performance where there’s singing and dancing” you explained and she nodded “so what’s heathers about than?” She asked inquisitively and you smiled “it’s about this girl who hates school and just wants to get out of there but everyone is a literal dickhead and if she befriends the heathers than-“ you stopped once you saw the triumphant smile on your girlfriends face.

“Are you trying to take my mind off of the audition?”

She turned her head to you “is it working?”

You huffed, twirling your thumbs together “I don’t want to stuff up the audition” you stressed “you’re an amazing singer” Kerstin said, shutting you down.

A cool breeze went by as Kirsten let her hand travel from on top of your thigh more in and closer up.

“Does this distract you?”

“It’s definitely taking my mind elsewhere”.

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Then you had to tell her about one of your scenes after you got the role.

You both laid on the couch, some of her teammates had come over and congratulated you on your lead role, especially Mary as she said she enjoyed watching theatre back in Australia.

Before she had left she had hummed the tune to your characters biggest song and you it had finally dawned on you that Kerstin didn’t know what Veronica and JD do.

“so you know how I play Veronica?” You started as you scratched your girlfriends back whilst cuddling “yes and I’m so incredibly proud of you” she hummed, pecking you neck and smiling against you “well there’s a scene where Veronica and her love interest JD have to you know like” you trailed as you thought she would get the hint but Kerstins brows just furrowed.

“I have to makeout with a guy on stage” you deadpanned and Kerstin sat up straight.

“No”

“Kerstin!” You laughed “I’m gay, he’s most likely gay and it’s a stage kiss” you explained but the girl still did not get it.

“Think of it when your coach tells you to tackle another player on the field, it’s not personal”

“That means my foot hits theirs not my mouth!”

You sat down in defeat “I also might have to straddle him as I take clothes off” you muttered quickly but the Dutch had heard it.

“I thought theatre was fun, not a strip show for viewers to see my girlfriend”.

Her face was red as she thought about it more, she would never dare tell you that you couldn’t do the show, she knew how much you loved performing and this show had aligned with your both busy time lines.

“I can practice on you if you want?” You offered and Kerstin shook her head with a laugh.

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It was closing night of the show now and Kerstin decided on bringing some of the girls from her Man City team, Mary jumping at the start when she offered tickets.

You smiled when you saw the ‘chooka’s’ message on your phone from the dutchie, she remembered every show even on the Sunday matinees when she should be getting ready for the game.

The show had been a hit so far and some Man City fans had even come to watch when they found out that their favourite players girlfriend was the lead.

Sure they might’ve came in hopes to see Kerstin but they still clapped and applauded you when you came out for your bow which you appreciated.

“Have you seen dead girl walking?” Mary asked as they all sat down “I don’t like to talk about that one” Kerstin quickly said as the curtains raised, revealing you in your opening costume.

“September 1st 1989, Dear diary…”

When the first act had finished and there was intermission you let yourself go on your phone to many notifications, some from the girls tagging you on their story and others following you from their tags.

Walking back on you took a deep breath “Is your girlfriend here?” The actor who played JD asked and you nodded “cool my boyfriends here too, we just started dating but I’m a little nervous for it”

You smiled as you patted him on the back for good luck.

Kerstin now owes you $10 dollars.

When bows were on you were slightly emotional to leave the cast behind but as long as Kerstin stayed at Manchester you promised the company you would do the next years musical which they were very happy to hear.

But your smile was contagious as did your last bow, cheers erupted and you saw a clump of girls in the middle all standing up which you could only assume where your friends.

You didn’t bother getting changed to see your friends , neither do half of the cast because you usually took a while to get ready.

But as you walked out and saw a tall Jill waving her hands around like crazy to get your attention you laughed.

You felt a tap on your arm and turned around to see an about 13 year old girl next to you “hi” you greeted and she smiled “I’m sorry but can I get a photo?, I loved you as Veronica, you sounded just like Barrett” she complimented and you smiled “of course” you beamed and bent down to get into her selfie.

When you said goodbye, you almost ran into your girlfriend’s arms who was waiting for you.

“You were amazing as always lieverd”

You smiled and pecked her cheek “thankyou for coming whenever you could”

“Where’s our hugs at?” A strong Aussie accent called out as Alanna Kennedy hooked her arms around the other man city girls who had decided to come and support you.

You broke out in a strong grin “Thankyou so much guys!” You cheered and gave them all individual hugs.

“Alright hands off her, I haven’t had her too myself for far too long”.