Italy
Stay
Budget Friendly:
Hostels are a great way to get your basic necessities at a low price. It's also a great way to meet fellow travelers and hear different stories. Here is a list of various hostels in Italy: Click here.
Expensive Option:
The Hotel Grotta Palazzese is located on a cliff, overlooking the sea. It offers 5-star accommodations, with a famous restaurant located underneath in a cave. Rooms start at about $900 per night. Learn more.
Experience
Hike the Cinque Terre
This hike contains amazing views, small villages, and beautiful landscapes. However, it requires a good bit of stamina and it's located on the side of a cliff with no railings, so be prepared! Learn more.
Make Pasta in Florence
Want to learn how to make authentic Italian pasta? Try this beginners cooking course in Florence: Click here.
Restaurants
ATMosfera
This restaurant is located in a moving tram car. This is a great way to see the city of Milan, while enjoying a traditional Milanese Meal. The cost is about $70 per person and includes a full meal, plus wine. Learn more.
Sea Bounty Tavern
This pub is a local Florentine favorite. It's a pizzeria pub, with an old sea theme. The tables and chairs are made from old boats, the ceiling has stars all over, and the walls look like the inside of a cruise ship. Learn more.
Nightlife
BackDoor 43
This is the smallest bar in the world, and a great way to escape the big crowds. Guests can book the space for two hours at a time and enjoy their own private bar. Learn more.
Australia
Stay
Budget Friendly:
Old Fire Station Backpackers is a hostel located in Western Australia. They have single rooms, double, quad, and more. They offer free internet, Netflix, video games, and so much more. Dorms start at about $13 USD/night. Learn more.
Expensive Option:
If you're looking for something more pricey, the Sheraton in Melbourne offers a penthouse suite with amazing views overlooking the skyline. This room starts at $7,000 per night. Learn more.
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Experience
Moreton Island
This island is a dream destination with beautiful wildlife, underwater shipwrecks, and beautiful beaches. Also, the island is ATV access only, which allows for another element of adventure! Learn more.
Lucky Bay
Located in Western Australia, Lucky Bay has the most beautiful beaches and loads of kangaroos. They are super friendly and allow you to pet and take pictures with them. Learn more.
Restaurants
Sounds of Silence Dinner
This is a great place to get dinner under the stars in the outback. It also has a great view of Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. Learn more.
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Spice Alley
Looking for some variety? Spice Alley offers 6 Asian eateries including Japanese, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian, and Cantonese at a moderate price. Learn more.
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Nightlife
Emerald Peacock
This multi-level bar is located in the heart of Melbourne. The first floor is decorated with fancy chandeliers and velvet seats, while the rooftop offers beautiful views of Melbourne's skyline. Learn more.
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Fiji
Stay
Budget Friendly:
This off-the-grid tropical bungalow is a great way to immerse yourself in Fijian culture at a low price. ​The bungalow is located on the water, with a beautiful coral reef surrounding the island. Learn more.
Expensive Option:
This private Airbnb has a wrap-around pool, supermarket close by, and it’s close to five resorts that are free to use as long as you buy a drink or eat, and it includes a cook/ cleaner who lives off site. Learn more.
Experience
Sail on a Drua
A Drua is a traditional battleship used by Fijians, and Rosie Living offers tours on a Drua replica. The sailors have plenty of stories to share, and they also offer refreshments on board. Learn more.
Explore an Underwater Cave
The Sawa-I-Lau caves are a necessity if you’re going to Fiji. There are limestone formations all throughout the cave, along with beautiful streams of light peeking through. You can either view these caves on a boat, or go swimming through an underwater tunnel to reach a secret cave. Learn more.
Restaurants
Wicked Walu Seafood Restaurant
Looking to get some fresh seafood and enjoy an amazing view? The Wicked Walu is the perfect place to appreciate the beautiful ocean setting while enjoying a romantic dinner. Learn more.
Tu's Place
This is a great place to experience if you're looking to get some traditional Fijian food and hospitality. Learn more.
Nightlife
Down Under Pub
Down Under Pub Fiji is located on Suva island, Fiji and offers tasty drinks for a great deal. They offer a variety of entertainment and the fantastic atmosphere attracts both local and tourist alike. Learn more.
