Author Archives: Brandin Kreuder

Thoughts On Ultra Long Flights

I’m currently in the San Francisco International Airport, doing whatever I can to pass the six hour layover between my earlier flight from Chicago and tonight’s flight to Singapore. The international terminal here is much livelier than when I flew through last March — it’s a testament to how much Oceania and Asia have openedContinue reading “Thoughts On Ultra Long Flights”

Standby Over Stability

This morning I would have been in Houston, Texas interviewing for a flight attendant position with United Airlines – but I ultimately chose to cancel the interview. In this post I’ll share how I decided to keep backpacking instead of interviewing for full-time employment. I hope that this brief story will help others who areContinue reading “Standby Over Stability”

WHV Australia: Part VII – The South West

Like Cairns, Perth holds a special place in my travel memories. At the onset of the pandemic my job on a cruise ship was shut down, meanwhile we sailed towards Western Australia to depart from the port town of Fremantle, 30 minutes south of Perth. There everyone would make their separate flights home. The partContinue reading “WHV Australia: Part VII – The South West”

WHV Australia: Part VI – Return To Cairns

Where were you when the covid pandemic began? Perhaps you were en route to a job when you got word of immediate cancellation – or maybe your university announced plans to move everyone off campus for remote learning. I happened to be working on a cruise ship – and just prior to the cancellation ofContinue reading “WHV Australia: Part VI – Return To Cairns”

5 Adventures In Sydney Via Public Transit

Since arriving in the much smaller city of Cairns last week I have been reflecting on my time in Sydney – particularly the beautiful nature, and how it was all just a bus/train/ferry ride away. Alas I’ve created one last post on Sydney detailing my five favorite outdoorsy experiences around the city. 5.) Bondi toContinue reading “5 Adventures In Sydney Via Public Transit”

WHV Australia – Part IV: Finding My Balance In Sydney

Things in Sydney have been all over the place lately. There’s been ample sunshine for day-trips, occasional music-making, and some wild days at work. Hostel mates have come and gone, and I too have made a decision on when (and where) I am going onward in Oz. This post is going to be a bitContinue reading “WHV Australia – Part IV: Finding My Balance In Sydney”

WHV Australia – Part III: Autumn In April

There’s something strange about experiencing summer during months you’ve otherwise known as winter. On the other hand, here in Sydney is the first time that I am witnessing the earthy colors of autumn in the months I’ve associated with spring. Rain and humidity have gradually given way to warm sunny days with a cool breeze.Continue reading “WHV Australia – Part III: Autumn In April”

WHV Australia – Part II: What If I Never Want To Leave?

Today it has been one month since I arrived in Sydney, Australia. For the occasion I am writing from a more personal place on something I haven’t yet spoke of here – and that is my mental state as a traveler. Those that know me can attest that I am very open about the trials and tribulations of beingContinue reading “WHV Australia – Part II: What If I Never Want To Leave?”

WHV Australia – Part I: Settling In To Sydney

I’m uploading this in a frenzy after salvaging my belongings – laptop, iPad, camera, phones, viola case, etc. from my hostel locker after a sudden and torrential rain storm left my hostel dorm room flooded. There was a legit waterfall pouring down from the ceiling, and thankfully people came to help us clear beds andContinue reading “WHV Australia – Part I: Settling In To Sydney”