Australia- part 1: Flying from Montreal to Sydney

Good morning,

I am so sorry for the late post, I have been traveling to experience life in a different momentum. I just got back from the Philippines and it was life changing - I had the opportunity of helping the disaster hit by the Typhoon Yolanda and being part of the first stage of the Action Plan of Tacloban.

Before talking about my experiences in Tacloban (where the typhoon hit), I also traveled to Oceania - It was amazing. Depending on my mood, I will write as much as I can...



After coming back from Taiwan back in June, I worked in fashion. After it ended, I asked myself - What is my purpose?
I feel very blessed that many people around me believe in my capabilities, I strongly believe that I can do anything I am thrown at but would I change the World?

My journey began on the plane - flew to NYC, LAX and SYD. I would strongly suggest to fly Quantas, it was an amazing airline. The service was first class even in Economy. I flew the A380-800 which has two levels and a bar of free snacks and drinks.

I dislike NYC airport, there is nothing to do there :( BUT LAX was AMAZING! I would live in that airport if I get stuck :D

2 levels airplanes

Safety booklet about the plane

The menu

The Australian sunrise on Quantas

  In Sydney, I stayed at the Central YHA, it was terrible! The service and the wait time at the reception are irritating. Maybe they just had a bad day :( I met several girls that came to Australia to work with their Holiday work visa. I wish that I have done that right after University. In Australia and New Zealand, many European students take a leap year to travel and work so they get a holiday- work visa.

Working visa in Australia

It is a great way to submerge into another culture by working and spending. While on their vacation, they spend the money that they make. You basically experience "moving into a new country". Rent in major city is around 200-500$ a week for a room and the minimum salary is 20$/hour so if you get a job at a coffee house, your salary is around that. The lifestyle is very expensive in Australia so the minimum salary is relative to it.

I miss this ginger beer from Australia :(