The Backpacker's Diary

by Matt Lawrence

Considering going backpacking?Never done it before?Want to know what actually happens?If you are considering going backpacking but not sure what it will actually be like, then you have found the most useful travel guidebook on Australia you will ever need.Most guidebooks written about Australia are not always suitable for the modern day backpacker. Whilst these books advise on places to go and attractions to see, they don’t actually tell you what happens in between.Have you ever wanted to want to know what other nationalities you will likely be sharing a hostel room with? Want to find out the best way to celebrate Christmas in Australia? And do you want to know why you will be drinking ‘schooners’ of beer and not pints? Well luckily for you, all is revealed all inside!The Backpacker’s Diary Australia is the real life story of a backpacker who shares his experiences of travelling (and working) in Australia. This book has been compiled from the author’s original photos and detailed entries taken from the online blog he updated when in Australia for six months. The reader can use this book as a guidebook or to just simply enjoy the author’s unplanned adventure down under.Whilst this book does make factual references of things to do and see in Australia, what makes this book unique are the social aspects of backpacking from firsthand accounts. This is what really happens. So if you would like to understand the true backpacker experience, this is the book is for you.

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 11, 2013