I traveled to Mauritius with nothing in mind other than sun, rum, and beach fun. I read in advance that Mauritius was not really a backpacker destination and rather a place for couples, honeymooners, and retirees and this was also my impression after visiting. I decided to stay at the Hibiscus Beach Resort and Spa …

Upon arrival in Mauritius, I had to organize a transfer from the airport to Pereybere where I was staying. Mauritius’ international airport is located in the South East and Pereybere is located in the North West, making the journey a fair distance. Prior to arriving I had investigated taking a bus or shared shuttle bus …

When I think of Australia, the first things that come to mind are beaches, deadly reptiles, and surfing. Therefore, my goal on my trip to Australia was to find beaches, avoid snakes, and learn how to surf. I found a surf camp called Surfaris (http://www.surfaris.com/)  which had everything I was looking for in a surf …