G’day from Cape Hillsborough! This blog is all about kangaroos at sunrise. Yes, that postcard-perfect scene from Queensland where kangaroos hop along the beach while the sun rises over the ocean. We were beyond excited! Until we arrived and realized we had no reception, no WiFi and two upcoming job interviews. What could possibly go wrong? Let’s dust off the next pages of my Down Under Diary!
TL;TR · Cape Hillsborough
Too long to read (TL;TR) the whole blog article? Here’s the quick summary:
- 🎞️ Travel Recap: A quick look back at Fraser Island.
- 📵 No Signal: Two scheduled job interviews, zero reception.
- 🧘🏼♀️ Tip Digital Detox: Experience the value of being offline.
- 🧺 Kangaroo Meet and Greet: Kangaroo up close… maybe a little too close.
- 🤳🏼 Chasing Signal: Spider dodging + hiking = just enough bars to hit send.
- 🌊 Tip Tides: Learn how the moon controls your coastal adventures.
- 🍝 Guys or Midges at Dinner: Cute boys, missed flirts, and evil sandflies.
- 🦟 Tip Mozzies, Midges and Biting Bugs: Mozzies are bad. Midges are worse. Be prepared.
- 🗑️ Rubbish Mistake: That awkward moment your toiletries land in the trash.
- 🌅 Magic Morning: A staged kangaroo moment that still steals your heart.
- 💡 Tip Aussie Morning Lifestyle: 5AM club, beach walks, and café culture.
- 📶 Back to Civilization: First stop: inbox refresh. Next stop: Airlie Beach.
- 📝 Job Interviews on the Road: Full story about Simona’s and my job application process.
- 🗳️ Your Vote: Could you survive a digital detox? Vote now!
- 📝 All Diaries: Missed a post? Catch up on all Down Under Diary adventures.
- 💬 Your Stories: Share your worst no-WiFi or job interview moment in the comments.
- 📨 All Comments: View what the Down Under Diary community is sharing.
🎞️ Travel Recap · Fraser Island
After our unforgettable Fraser Island tour, where many of you mentioned you’d love to take a bath in the Champagne Pools or float down Eli Creek, we headed towards the iconic Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park. One of the few places in Australia where you can watch kangaroos and wallabies on the beach at sunrise. We were ready for magic!
May 4, 11:00 · No Signal 📵
We arrived at Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park, excited for kangaroos, but quickly hit with a reality check: no internet. Not a single bar. Turns out, this place is an intentional offline zone, a full-on digital detox. But Simona and I had an important online application interviews scheduled that evening. Hers is actually the second interview round at 20:00, mine the first interview round at 21:30 (because of the different time zones that late). We asked the staff if there was any way to connect. Maybe hidden WiFi? A hotspot? But nope, nothing. Driving back to the nearest town wasn’t an option either: not in the dark, and not in Australia. So, plan B: cancel the interviews. We wandered around the campground, email drafts loaded and fingers crossed for just a few seconds of connection. After some tense pacing, Simona managed to send hers off. Mine was still stuck in the outbox. Defeated but hopeful, we tossed our laundry in and I prayed for a miracle internet breeze to come through.
💡 Insider Tip: Don’t rely on reception at Cape Hillsborough, it’s a true digital detox.
💡 Insider Tip: Always google the internet availability of the place / campground if you have important calls coming up.
💡 Extra Tip · Digital Detox
Although the digital detox in Cape Hillsborough definitely had its downsides, being disconnected can be refreshing. Here are a few upsides we had to keep reminding ourselves of:
- 🌿 Nature: Go for a walk, hike, or beach stroll and take in your surroundings.
- 🦘 Animals: Observe the kangaroos, wallabies, geckos, or birds on the campground.
- 📸 Pictures: Snap memories with your (phone) camera (without uploading it anywhere).
- 💬 Jib & Jab: Sit on the beach and just talk. About anything.
- 🧽 Cleaning: Tidy the motorhome, wipe surfaces, finally take care of that mess you’ve been ignoring.
- 🧺 Laundry: Do a full laundry round, nothing beats the feeling of fresh clothes on the road.
- 🚿 Self-care: Take a long shower, wash your hair, scrub off the sand and treat yourself.
May 4, 13:00 · Kangaroo Meet and Greet 🧺
Our mood instantly lifted when we spotted three kangaroos casually lounging in the middle of the campground. Suddenly, hanging up laundry became a front-row seat to the ultimate Aussie wildlife show. We couldn’t resist – we crouched down, gave them a gentle scratch, and they genuinely seemed to enjoy the attention (note to future selves: as adorable as they are, you’re actually not supposed to touch them.) A kookaburra watched the whole scene disapproving. It was such a surreal Aussie moment. If it hadn’t been for the stressful internet-and-application-interview situation, we might’ve fully melted into the magic of it all.
💡 Insider Tip: Keep a respectful distance from wildlife.
May 4, 16:00 · Chasing Signal 🤳🏼
With my email still stubbornly stuck in the outbox, we decided to make the most of it and set off on a hike along the Andrews Point track, which came with warnings about tides (and spiders). The further we walked, the bigger they got, but we got pros in dodging below spider webs. At the top of the hill, sweet victory: a flicker of reception appeared, and I finally managed to send out the email to postpone my interview. What a relief! And the views from the first lookout, Twin Beach Lookout, rewarded us with golden light draped over dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and the vast ocean below. At Turtle Lookout (no turtles, sadly), dusk started creeping in. With no internet for navigation, we relied on the old-school paper map from reception, which said the full loop takes 2–2.5 hours. Since it gets dark fast in Australia, we picked up the pace and skipped the next viewpoint. We made it down to the beach just in time for sunset. You can cross over to Wedge Island at low tide, but we weren’t about to risk anything. We were back at the campground before dark and somehow, we finished the entire loop in just one hour – thanks to our Swiss hiking genes.
✨ Hidden Gem: Andrews Point Lookout – stunning views with minimal crowds.
💡 Insider Tip: Grab the printed version of the map at reception and start early!
💡 Extra Tip · Tides
As Swiss travelers, we’re not exactly tide experts – no oceans back home, no daily rising and falling shorelines. But in Australia, tides matter more than you’d expect and can turn a walk, a swim, or a beach day into a full-on adventure (or misadventure).
- 🌕 Moon Influence: Tides are driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. Most coastal areas have two high tides (water at its highest point) and two low tides (water at its lowest point) each day – shifting slightly every day.
- ⏳ Time frame: The time between high and low tide is usually about six hours. That means the ocean can come back in much faster than expected, something to keep in mind when exploring tidal zones.
- 🌊 Impact: Low tide often reveals rock pools, sandbanks, caves or pathways to nearby islands. High tide, on the other hand, can make certain tracks, beaches or crossings completely disappear and float caves.
- 📱Apps: Free apps like Tide Times AU or WillyWeather help you check local tide times and heights, super useful for planning beach walks, hikes, or surf sessions.
- 📉 Tide Charts: Tide tables or graphs usually show the exact time and height for both high and low tide. Here’s how to read them:
- X-axis: Times are typically listed in 24h format and local time.
- Y-axis: Height is shown in meters, useful to understand how significant the tidal change will be.
- Curve: The visual curve makes it simple: peaks represent high tide, dips show low tide.
- 🏄🏼♀️ Surfing: Tides directly affect wave conditions. Surfers rely on tide charts to catch the best breaks, depending on whether the spot works better at low, mid or high tide.
- ⚠️ Safety tips:
- Always check the tide chart before planning coastal activities
- Avoid isolated crossings or hikes close to high tide
- Tides shift slightly each day, don’t rely on memory
- Ask locals or rangers if you’re unsure, they know the area best
May 4, 18:45 · Guys or Midges at Dinner 🍝
Back at the laundry area, the kangaroos had moved on, but three fit young man had taken their place, doing an evening workout. As we collected our dry clothes, we couldn’t help but sneak glances from behind hanging shirts. The idea of offering them some of our extra pasta floated around, but none of us dared to make the first move. Missed opportunity? Probably. Full bellies? Absolutely.
Too bad we hesitated, because what came next was definitely not the better dinner company. Dinner, however, came with another twist. Just as we were enjoying our meal, we were suddenly swarmed by tiny, vicious insects. We swatted frantically, unsure what was attacking us. At first, we thought it was just a few annoying mozzies. But the bites itched for days — or more like a whole week — and got worse with each passing day. Later, we found out we’d likely been the main course for biting midges, also known as sand flies. Definitely worse than mosquitoes. If we’d known the choice was hot guys or itchy bug hell… we would’ve absolutely gone with the pasta flirting. And no, I’m not adding a picture here: our legs looked absolutely wrecked. I lost count of how many bites I had… 30? 40? 50?
💡 Insider Tip: Pasta is always a winner and who knows, maybe next time it’ll come with a side of conversation.
💡 Extra Tip · Mozzies, Midges and Biting Bugs
From buzzing mozzies to nearly invisible midges (aka sandflies), some bites itch for days. Here’s how to avoid becoming their next snack:
- 🦟 Apply insect repellent generously on yourself and the clothes
- 🧴 Choose an local Australian insect repellent with DEET or picaridin for serious protection like bushman’s
- 👕 Wear long sleeves and pants in the evening
- 🥾 Wear shoes or socks, midges love to bite around the ankles
- 🕯️ Use citronella candles on the outdoor table
- 🧼 Avoid perfumes or sweet-scented lotions
- 🩹 If bitten: Apply soothing cream or try out a bite zapper like ‘bite away’
May 4, 20:00 · Rubbish Mistake 🗑️
When you’re living out of a motorhome and using campground facilities, showers become a whole operation. Since most camping sites don’t offer any shelves or surfaces (mostly just a single hook) we each have a two-bag system: one shower bag with our fresh clothes, and another with all the essentials like shampoos, brush, and towel. It’s a routine we’ve perfected over weeks on the road… or so we thought. That night, Sabrina was suddenly missing one of her bags. We tore the van apart, checked every corner. Then it clicked: just before heading to the shower (where by the way dozen geckos were clinging to the ceiling), she’d taken out the rubbish. One dash to the campground bins, there it was: her shower bag, chilling beside last night’s leftovers.
💡 Packlist Tip: Bring two waterproof bags for the showers, one for clothes, one for toiletries.
💡 Insider Tip: Double-check what’s in your hands while throw out the trash.
May 5, 04:45 · Magic Morning 🌅
Our alarms went off at 4:45 am, way too early, but for a good cause. Equipped with our torches (yes, we finally remembered to use them!), we made our way through the dark to the beach. Turns out, we weren’t the only ones – a whole crowd of sleepy-eyed tourists had already gathered behind a row of bright marker cones. A ranger paced along the imaginary line, reminding everyone: ‘No touching the kangaroos!’ (Oops… too late as we already petted them the day before), ‘Turn off your torches!’ and ‘No camera flash, please!’.
Around 5:30 am, as the first golden light broke over the ocean, kangaroos and wallabies slowly hopped down from the forest (or rather, the campground) toward the beach. Quick side note: wallabies are closely related to kangaroos, just a bit smaller and easy to recognize by the white stripes on their hips and across their faces. According to the ranger, the animals usually come out at low tide to search for food the waves bring in. But suspiciously, it didn’t really look like low tide… As everything came into view with the rising sun, we spotted leftover piles of food scattered across the beach. It seemed the kangaroos weren’t there for the sunrise after all, but for snacks. So yeah, it was kind of a staged wildlife moment, but still incredibly beautiful. Wild(ish) kangaroos, the sound of the ocean, and the sky turning gold over the waves, it felt absolutely magical.
✨ Hidden Gem: Sunrise with kangaroos at Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park, even if it’s staged, it’s stunning.
💡 Packlist Tip: Get there early, bring a torch and a hoodie, it’s colder than you’d think pre-dawn.
💡 Extra Tip · Aussie Morning Lifestyle
The Aussie morning lifestyle is definitely a thing (okay, at Cape Hillsborough most people were tourists). Aussies love starting their day early with sunrise walks, ocean dips, coastal runs, beach yoga, or café breakfasts – often before 7 AM. And honestly? It’s more than a social trend, it’s a whole lifestyle. Here’s why it works so well:
- 🌅 Golden Hour Magic: Sunrises on the East Coast are always early, anywhere from 4:45 to 7:00 AM depending on the season. You’ll naturally wake with the light, and those golden rays are absolutely worth it.
- 🦜 Nature: Nature wakes up loudly. Birds like kookaburras and lorikeets kick off their morning concert at dawn. Sleep in? Good luck.
- 🌞 Beat the Heat: Early mornings are the coolest and calmest time of day, ideal for outdoor activities before the midday sun hits.
- 🏃♀️ Hot Girl (and Guy) Walks: Coastal walks, beach jogs, and pre-breakfast swims are part of the daily rhythm.
- ☕ Coffee Culture: Morning is coffee time. Expect queues at 6:30 AM. Aussies don’t mess around with their flat whites.
- 👯♀️ #5amClub: This unofficial club is all about showing up and suddenly, you’re part of something. Joggers wave, baristas remember your name or sunrise regulars smile at you. It’s not just a routine, it’s a community with an unspoken ‘you made it too’ energy.
- 🦘 Wildlife: Kangaroos, wallabies, and birds are most active around dawn. Sunrise is your best chance to see Aussie animals in action.
- 😴 Early to Bed: With early mornings come early nights. Many shops or restaurants close surprisingly early.
- ✨ Vibe: It’s not just a routine, it’s a vibe and a whole lifestyle.
May 5, 07:00 · Back to Civilization 📶
After what was probably our earliest breakfast of the entire trip, we packed up and hit the road once more. Our next destination is Airlie Beach. But before any sightseeing, there was one top priority on our minds, find reliable internet to check our inboxes if we’d received any replies from our job applications. If you’re curious about how Simona’s and my postponed interviews turned out, stay tuned for the blog post about Magnetic Island!
📝 Untold Story · Our Job Interviews on the Road
Follow the full story of how we navigated job interviews on the road:
- 📵 Part #1: No Signal (May 4) (this blog article)
- 🤳🏼 Part #2: Chasing Signal (May 4) (this blog article)
- 📶 Part #3: Back to Civilization (May 5) (this blog article)
- 📧 Part #4: Interview Update (May 5)
- 👩🏼💻 Part #5: Simona’s Second Interview (May 8)
- 🧺 Part #6: My First Interview during our Motorhome Breakdown (May 10)
🗳️ Your Vote · Digital Detox
Cape Hillsborough brought us something we definitely hadn’t looked forward to: an unplanned digital detox. No internet, no reception, no Wi-Fi – just kangaroos, wallabies, and the ocean. At first, it felt like a crisis (especially with pending job interviews), but in the end it was kinda peaceful. Now we’re curious: could you survive a few days off the grid? Vote below!
All Down Under Diaries
Did you miss one of the blog posts? Catch up on all the Down Under Diary adventures here:
- 🌴 #1 G’day: The Ultimate Australia’s East Coast Road Trip
- 🏄🏼♂️ #2 Sydney: Giant Spider, Jetlag, & the Great Easter Brekkie Fail
- 🦘 #3 Emerald Beach: Motorhome Issues, Kangaroos, & the Surprise Visit on the Dunny
- 🌊 #4 Noosa: Rain Disaster, Desperate Cash Hunt, & the Coastal Night(mare) Walk
- 🐕 #5 Fraser Island: Guided Adventure Tour, Dingos, & the Champagne Pools (with Video!)
- 🌅 #6 Cape Hillsborough: Digital Detox, Failed Job Interviews, & the Sunrise Kangaroo Dream (this blog article)
- 🩵 #7 Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach Paradise, & the Scenic Flight (with Videos!)
- 🐨 #8 Magnetic Island: Barbie Car, Wild Koala Hunts, & the Motorhome Breakdown Finale
💬 Your Stories · Internet Struggles
Share your stories in the comments at the very bottom of the page (after “You might also like”) in English or German. I’m happy about every comment and reply to each one! Whether it’s a quick note or a full tale, I’d love to hear from you.
Full East Coast Australia itinerary: If you leave at least three comments across any of my eight blog posts by 1 June 2025, and I’ll email you my full itinerary – with must-sees, hidden gems, campgrounds, and activities. Let’s just say I love lists: over 150 stops are already noted, and my Apple Maps has 200+ saved places. But first, let me finish my semester – promise! 💌
📵 What has been your biggest internet struggle (while traveling)?
👩🏼💻 What’s been your most unforgettable (or regrettable) job application story?
Thanks for following along, cheers from Cape Hillsborough and ’til next time in Airlie Beach!
Yours, Géraldine 👋🏻👩🏼🦱🌅
I’d love to hear from you (in English or German)! 💬
Full East Coast Australia itinerary: If you leave at least three comments across any of my eight blog posts by 1 June 2025, and I’ll email you my full itinerary! 💌
English
📵 What has been your biggest internet struggle (while traveling)?
👩🏼💻 What’s been your most unforgettable (or regrettable) job application story?
Deutsch
📵 Was war dein grösstes Problem mit dem Internet (auf Reisen)?
👩🏼💻 Was war deine unvergesslichste (oder bedauerlichste) Bewerbungsgeschichte?
📵At Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 there was little cellphone coverage. I decided to take the sim card out – all or nothing, I didn‘t want some things to plop in but you can‘t answer… I enjoyed it (for 2.5 days).
💼 I had a 12-hours-shift-qualifying internship after I‘ve come from 5 night shift 😮💨.
G’day Rachele, that is a very interesting approach too! Just going full in 📵 Uff, that sounds very exhausting. Did you get the internship after all? I hope so! That effort should definitely be recognized!
Dear Géraldine 👋🏼 Wow – your photos look exactly like how I imagine Australia 😍 (well, maybe with a working internet connection 🛜🤭). At our «Mökki» in Finland, we didn’t have proper internet for years – just a USB stick you had to plug into the laptop. And even then, the connection was terrible! 😅 I still remember the first time I was in love and could only check my messages a couple of times a week for almost five weeks – it felt like a mini end of the world. 💔 I’m really looking forward to reading how your job application story continues! 👩🏼💻 My most unforgettable one was probably when I was desperately looking for an internship. My exchange semester got cancelled due to Covid, so I sent off yet another application without much hope… got an interview the same day, and a few hours later, I had the job. 😂 I’ll never forget that moment – and the internship turned out to be one of my best experiences! ✨
G’Day Saara, thanks for sharing your story! Wow, that’s a fast application process and lucky timing! ✨ I can promise you, our job interview situation only got more chaotic from there. Without giving too much away… let’s just say we had another campervan issue, and in the end, I barely had time to prepare. It turned into a full-on emotional rollercoaster 👩🏼💻🎢 Stay tuned, it’s coming soon! I can totally imagine the heartbreak of waiting days to check messages when your heart’s all in 😢💔 How ended this situation, did the relationship survived during and after the time off?
G’day Saara, in the mean time I was able to publish the follow-up of our job application stories! 👩🏼💻 You can find them here:
Part 2: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/04/24/downunderdiary-post-7/#:~:text=%F0%9F%8E%9E%EF%B8%8F%20Travel%20Recap%20%C2%B7%20Cape%20Hillsborough
Part 3: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/04/24/downunderdiary-post-7/#:~:text=May%208%2C%2014:00%20%C2%B7%20Job%20Interview%20Nr.%202%20%F0%9F%A5%82
Part 4: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/05/01/downunderdiary-post-8/#:~:text=May%2010%2C%2021:30%20%C2%B7%20Mess%20#4%20Laundry%20Room%20Interview
Als ich im 2013 5 Wochen durch Myanmar reiste, hatte ich absolut kein Internet. Es tat richtig gut, einen so langen digital detox zu machen aber es gab natürlich auch seine Hürden: eine gute Reisevorbereitung ist das A und O weil man nicht einfach kurz die schönsten oder most instagrammable 😂 spots googlen kann 🙈
G’day Jasmin, das hört sich nach einer unvergesslichen Reise an! Und fünf Wochen komplett offline – definitiv eine intensive digitale Auszeit! 🧘🏼♀️ Aber ja, ohne schnell zu googlen wird jedes Aussichtspunkt, jedes Restaurant und jede Route zur Suche 🗺️ Aber irgendwie auch schön, wenn man spontan Orte entdeckt und nicht nur, weil sie auf Insta gut aussehen 🤭 Kannst du Myanmar als Reiseland empfehlen?
Aaah, what a pleasure it was to read this blog. Thanks for bringing your impressions so naturally. While reading I was imagining myself in front of the ocean, watching kangaroos and sunset. <3 <3
G’day Mariami, thank you for your nice words! It was definitely an amazing experience! What was your most remarkable sunrise which stuck with you? 🌅🦘
I don’t really care if I don’t have internet for a few days. I did once on a trip to the Philippines. But I always prepare by downloading an e-SIM in advance.☺️🤓🛜
G’day Franz, the Philippines sounds beautiful too! 🌊🌴 That’s very smart! Where do you find this e-SIMs exactly? Do you use a certain app/website to download it?
Hey Géraldine
Your travel journey sounds amazing – I’ve been following for some while now 🙂
Lookig forward to what you have to tell about Airlie Beach!
G’day Nina, thank you so much! Our journey has been such a mix of beautiful places and unexpected fails, and I love sharing it all. Airlie Beach was definitely one of the highlights with its turquoise water, island vibes, and some unforgettable scenic flight 🛩️ Stay tuned, the blog post is coming very soon! What I’m wondering now, have you ever been to Airlie Beach or the Whitsundays yourself? 🩵
G’day Nina, meanwhile the Airlie Beach blog article is published! 🪸🩵 you can find it here:
https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/04/24/downunderdiary-post-7/
Such an inspiring post! I loved reading about your sunrise kangaroo experience and your images are fantastic!! Keep up the great writing and I’m looking forward to reading more! 😊
G’day Stella, thank you, that means a lot to me! The sunrise with the kangaroos was definitely one of those unforgettable moments (even if it came with a 4:45 am alarm and way too many other tourists). It was totally worth it! 🌅 Would you get up that early for a bucket list experience too? 😍
Ohje, was für ein Abenteuer!
Ja ohne Internet ist es im Ausland nicht ganz einfach…. Als ich mit meinem Freund von der Schweiz nach Amsterdam radelte, haben wir kein Handy-Abo gelöst. Wir waren also auf das öffentliche Wlan angewiesen. Wir haben unsere Unterkunft jeweils am gleichen Tag über Airbnb gebucht. Wenn man nicht sofort eine Bestätigung erhält und unterwegs kein öffentliches Wlan zu finden ist, kommt man so richtig ins Schwitzen. Zum guten Glück kam noch ein Supermarkt, welcher uns nicht nur mit kühlen Getränken versorgte, sondern auch mit der Buchungsbestätigung und dem genauen Wegbeschrieb 🙂
G’day Nicole, das klingt auch nach einem echten Abenteuer! Und ja, spontan zu reisen und ohne Internet unterwegs zu sein ist wirklich eine Challenge. Ich kann mir es bildlich vorstellen, wie stressig es gewesen sein muss, zu hoffen, dass die Buchung klappt 🤯 Danke fürs Teilen! Und wie lange wart ihr eigentlich mit dem Fahrrad unterwegs? 🚴♀️
I had practically no Internet for 2 weeks while traveling in Italy. It wasn’t bad in general, but you always had the feeling that you were missing out on something.😁
My worst job application story was a job interview on Zoom. Exactly half an hour before it started, they were drilling in the house and replacing the windows of the neighbors. It was so loud that we couldn’t hear each other during the interview. Surprise, I didn’t get the job!😂
G’day Simona, oh no, that job interview story sounds very tragic (but somehow hilarious at the same time)! Such a bad timing 🥹 I hope the next interview was going smoother 🤞 Being offline can feel kind of relaxing, but at some point FOMO definitely slowly creeps in. Did you actually missed out on something?
Die meisten meiner Reisen waren noch zu Zeiten ohne Internet. Man gab zu Hause die Ankunftszeit vom Retourflug an, und das wars dann… Etwa 2 Wochen später hat man dann die Fotos gezeigt.
Heute bin ich im Ausland nur im Internet, wenn es im Hotel wlan hat.
G‘day Sandra, das glaube ich, es hat sich einiges getan in der letzten Jahren in Sachen Technik/Internet. Ich kann es mir kaum vorstellen, eine Reise vollkommen ohne Internet zu buchen. Zwar, dafür gab es ja die Reisebüros ✈️ Wie habt ihr im Notfall mit anderen kommuniziert? Zum Beispiel wenn der Flieger gecancelt wurde?
What an interesting article. Would 💗 to visit one day😊🤩
G‘day Isabel, thank you! Yes, Australia is definitely worth a visit 🦘 Which city or place in Australia would you like to visit most?
Liebe Géraldine,
was für ein herrlich ehrlicher und unterhaltsamer Reisebericht! Ich musste mehrfach schmunzeln – besonders bei der Szene mit den verschwundenen Duschsachen und den „Ersatz-Kängurus“ beim Workout. 😄 Ich finde, gerade solche kleinen Missgeschicke machen eine Reise am Ende unvergesslich. Der digitale Detox klingt zwar herausfordernd (vor allem mit Vorstellungsgesprächen!), aber gleichzeitig auch irgendwie wohltuend. Bin schon gespannt, wie eure Job-Interviews letztlich verlaufen sind – und ob es vielleicht doch noch zu einem Pasta-Flirt kam. 😉
G’day Cornel, vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar, das freut mich riesig! Es sind wirklich genau diese kleinen Missgeschicke, die am Ende die besten Geschichten schreiben. Und nein, leider kam es zu keinem Pasta-Flirt, da hat sich niemand von uns getraut die Jungs anzusprechen 😉🏋
Zum Glück konnten wir Simona und ich die Vorstellungsgespräche verschieben! Hier kannst du erfahren, wie unsere Bewerbungsgespräche auskamen:
Teil 2: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/04/24/downunderdiary-post-7/#:~:text=%F0%9F%8E%9E%EF%B8%8F%20Travel%20Recap%20%C2%B7%20Cape%20Hillsborough
Teil 3: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/04/24/downunderdiary-post-7/#:~:text=May%208%2C%2014:00%20%C2%B7%20Job%20Interview%20Nr.%202%20%F0%9F%A5%82
Teil 4: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/05/01/downunderdiary-post-8/#:~:text=May%2010%2C%2021:30%20%C2%B7%20Mess%20#4%20Laundry%20Room%20Interview
Warst du auch schon mal offline, gewollt oder ungeplant? 📵
Howdy!
Luckily, I’ve never had an urgent problem with the internet while traveling, only minor issues like no cellphone reception for a while. The only time we really made a mistake was when we bought an overpriced internet package on a ferry from Sardinia back to the mainland. It was a poor decision, because we only bought the package to watch a football match. Only after the purchase did we find out that we couldn’t stream the match abroad. So, definitely some poorly invested money!
G’day Andrin, thanks for sharing your story! It sounds super frustrating. Fortunately, we four don’t watch soccer or any other sports game, so it would be an issue less to handle ⚽️ Were you able to use the internet package for anything else or was it a complete loss?
😆Oh my… the kangaroos are so cute!
G’day Xing, they were even more than cute! 🥺🦘 What is your favorite animal?
So cool, wie ihr das mit den Interviews gemeistert habt – trotz Offline-Chaos! 🙈 Und die Kängurus bei Sonnenaufgang sind einfach ein Highlight 🦘🌅
Bin gespannt, wie eure Reise weiter geht!
G’day Nina, danke dir vielmals! Ja, das Interview-Chaos war definitiv nicht geplant, aber im Nachhinein eine gute Story zum Erzählen. Und die Kängurus im am Stand waren wirklich magisch, ein Moment zum Festhalten. Hattest du auch schon mal so einen Reisemoment, der trotz Pannen unvergesslich geblieben ist? ✨