Travel Talk With Lucy: From Small-Town Australia to Traveling the World
It’s been six long and busy months since my last traveler interview, but my Travel Talk series is back! I chatted with Lucy Frank, an Australian who blogs at A Travellers Footsteps, about catching the travel bug, moving to Canada on a working holiday visa, and her upcoming plans.
![Lucy Frank, traveler interview](https://www.vengavalevamos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lucy-frank.jpg)
World traveler Lucy Frank
Hey there! Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Lucy Frank, and I grew up in a small country town in Australia. Despite being from a small town, I have never been afraid of exploring the world and getting lost. I moved overseas alone for the first time at the age of 18 and have had the travel bug ever since. I am currently living on Australia’s Gold Coast while I work full time and save for my next adventure around the world.
What inspired you to start traveling?
For as long as I can remember, I have had a desire to travel and see the world, likely sparked from growing up in the middle of nowhere. When I finished high school, I came across the opportunity to work in Canada, and within 24 hours I was packing my bags.
![Machu Picchu, Peru](https://www.vengavalevamos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lucy-frank-machu-picchu-405x540.jpg)
Lucy at Machu Picchu
How was your experience doing a Canadian working holiday? What advice would you give to others interested in doing the same?
This was the best thing I have ever done. In fact, I went on two working holidays in Canada. My main piece of advice is don’t hold back; if you are thinking about it, DO IT. Most people worry about the cost and being alone. The great thing about working holidays is that you work — so you really don’t need a lot of money. On top of that, you make friends with the people you work with, so you don’t have to worry about being alone. I have made lifelong friends whilst living overseas. See my post on the Benefits of a Working Holiday.
Having done a working holiday myself in Australia, I have to say I totally agree! How did you begin blogging about your travels?
Lots of friends and family were asking me questions about the places I had visited. I decided to put all the information in one place so when I did get a question I could send a link rather than retyping the same stuff again and again. Now my blog has become a passion of mine and is about more than just sharing information. I aim to inspire other travellers and create a place to connect.
![Cartagena, Colombia](https://www.vengavalevamos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lucy-frank-cartagena-colombia.jpg)
Lucy in Cartagena, Colombia
I love that goal! What do you enjoy most about being a travel blogger?
Definitely not the IT side of it. I enjoy the content creation and taking photos (although I am a total amateur with a camera).
As an Australian, what are three places in your country that you would recommend to travelers?
It is hard to say just three.
The places I would recommend are the beautiful untouched town and coastlines: Point Plummer/Crescent Head in NSW, Rottnest Island in Western Australia and the Gold Coast and surrounding regions, where I currently live.
![Manu National Park, Peru](https://www.vengavalevamos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lucy-frank-sloth.jpg)
Hanging with sloths in Manu National Park, Peru (have I mentioned how obsessed with sloths I am?!)
You’ve gone from traveling back to working full time. How was the adjustment to this lifestyle? How do you feed the travel bug while working full time?
I can’t wait to get back on the road. I try to find a new place to explore every weekend, either a new beach, hike or waterfall. I often get away to Byron Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. I must admit that I am currently finding it hard to balance full-time work, relationships, exercise, healthy eating and adventure, as I’m sure many others are. It is always a hard adjustment, but I think of the money needed for the next trip.
You’ll get there! What’s the most amazing place you’ve traveled to?
Again, it is hard to say just one. I have visited so many amazing places, and all are so different. Some of the most breathtaking places I have been to are Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, Colca Canyon in Peru and Hawaii.
![Peru](https://www.vengavalevamos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lucy-frank-peru-1.jpg)
Lucy in Peru
If you could live any place in the world, where would you go?
The answer to this would change often. This week, I am craving mountains and snowboarding, so I would move to Switzerland. Next week I may say Italy.
What trips do you have planned? What’s on your bucket list?
Everywhere is on my bucket list. I am planning to go to Sri Lanka early next year, and after that want to spend a few months backpacking Asia. Europe is the dream but I will wait until I have more money for that trip.
![Arequipa, Peru](https://www.vengavalevamos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lucy-frank-arequipa-peru.jpg)
Arequipa, Peru
It was great talking to you, Lucy, and I look forward to reading about your future adventures! Be sure to check out her blog, A Travellers Footsteps, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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Cool interview. Takes a brave person to leave a small town and globe trot!
Lucy, your photos of Peru make me yearn to go back. What a beautiful country.
Agreed! Props to Lucy!
HI,
Kirstie Jeffries
nice interview and good information .
Thanks for sharing such a great experience with us.
Thank you!
Lovely reading and stunning pictures. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for reading, Mohamad!