So I am sitting at home one day and talking to Donovan, a friend of mine from 2005ish - telling him that during my time off between jobs I am considering going to Italy and seeing old friends. He's already got tickets during the same time period to go to Australia, and says "Why don't you come along?" Well I couldn't think of a good reason to say no, and I've always wanted to see Australia. So I bought a ticket, no itinerary or plans - just a Lonely Planet Australia and the advice of the locals to guide us (this is how I recommend anyone travel - too many plans means too much stress).