After getting the amazing opportunity to study abroad in China last summer, I found a cheap flight from Beijing to Australia.

Once in Brisbane, my friend Lachie (the brave man below in the water during winter) gave me a badass tour of NE Australia:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AS SLIDESHOWThey’re everywhere!BrisbanePublic Transit
Time on the beach is for recovering from tick bites.

Everywhere!
There’s cactus in Australia… 
And guns. It’s a lot like Arizona.
It’s worth the visit!