National Geographic Traveler's digital explorer, Andrew Evans, is wandering the globe in pursuit of authentic travel experiences. First he made his way south from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica—by bus. Next up was Australia, where he covered 18,000 miles on a wild, unscripted journey. What's next? Follow Andrew here and on Twitter (@wheresandrew) for his latest adventure.
Retrace Andrew's Journey Around Australia
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Melbourne
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Torquay
Video: Great Ocean Road
December 13, 2010
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Alpine National Park
My First Kangaroo
December 15, 2010
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Latrobe
A Platypus Encounter
December 22, 2010
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Bay of Fires
The Bay of Fires
December 28, 2010
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Cradle Mountain
Video: Tasmanian Devils
December 31, 2010
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Fraser Island
Christmas in Paradise
January 3, 2011
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Cairns
Diving The Great Barrier Reef
January 11, 2011
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Perth
Perth Park
January 14, 2011
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Uluru
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Adelaide
Photo: Art Gallery of South Australia
January 19, 2011
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Kangaroo Island
Andrew Hits a Kangaroo
January 19, 2011
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W.O.W.W.
Way Out Woop Woop
January 20, 2011
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Sydney
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Kings Creek
Mustering Brumbies
January 28, 2011
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Lord Howe Island
Photo: Mount Gower
January 31, 2011
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Photos
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Australia Highlights
Enjoy some of Andrew's favorite photos from two months of traveling down under, from the Outback to the Great Barrier Reef, big cities to tiny towns.
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Where's Andrew
Take a look back through the daily clues Andrew sent us. Can you guess where each photo was taken?
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Mustering Brumbies
Rounding up wild horses, like everything else, is different in Australia, as Andrew learned first-hand at Kings Creek.
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The People and the Rock
Hundreds of Aboriginal languages are still spoken in Australia today. Here, Andrew says "thank you" in Pitjantjatjara, a language spoken by only 4,000 people.
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Diving the Great Barrier Reef
Diving in the Great Barrier Reef was a lifelong dream for Andrew Evans. The abundance of life was unlike anything he'd ever seen.
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The Bay of Fires
Andrew Evans wanders the coastline of Tasmania's Bay of Fires, and stays at an eco-friendly hideaway that blends in with the gorgeous landscape.
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Christmas in Paradise
Andrew Evans spends the holidays on Fraser Island in Australia, wishing it was a picture perfect as a postcard.
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Video: Tasmanian Devils
Andrew Evans visits a sanctuary to learn more about the rare, endangered Tasmanian Devil, which are only located in Tasmania.
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A Platypus Encounter
Andrew Evans fulfills a lifelong dream when he spots a platypus in the wild while traveling through Tasmania.
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Video: Driving the Great Ocean Road
Andrew Evans drives the Great Ocean Road, which stretches for over 150 miles along Australia's Southeast coast.
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Music in Melbourne
How did Melbourne become any indie music hub? Andrew Evans pals around with the bandmembers from The Lucksmiths to find out.
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Balloon Boy
On Andrew's first day in Melbourne, he explores the city and surrounding areas from above in a hot air balloon.
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Field Trip to the Maps Department
Our intrepid global nomad Andrew Evans is gearing up for his big trip. Today he visits the National Geographic Maps division to pick up some maps for the journey.
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