Cristy Phelan

Melbourne, VICTORIA, Australia

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  • Travel Guru
  • Member since Apr 15, 2004
  • 36 trips
  • 561,917 kms travelled
  • 45 countries visited
  • 150 photos
  • 307 forum entries
  • 426 guide edits

About @KoalaGirl

45 years old • Female • Management

I've travelled a fair bit and am not very good at the "normal" life. I thrive on change and new challenges, particularly if they involve new places, new people and new cultures. I am naturally curious and hunger to learn more about others and the world around me...

I'm adventurous and love anything that involves an adrenoline rush... snow boarding, bungy jumping, sky-diving, scuba-diving, white water rafting, abseiling, caving.... whatever comes along I'm up for it!

  • Hobbies:

    Travel! (Of course)
    Scuba Diving
    Outdoor Adventure Sports
    Wining & Dining
    Live Theatre
    Dancing

  • Favourite places:

    There's such great things about so many places - how can you decide? Top 10 would have to include:
    - Foz de Iguassu, Brazil
    - Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
    - NY City
    - Florence, Italy
    - Banff, Canada

I'd rather regret something I did, than regret never doing it at all

Photos

Trips

USA & Mexico 2017

16 Apr 2017 - 18 May 2017 • 46,721 kms

Australia USA Mexico

Solomon Islands Dive Trip 2016

22 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2016 • 5,636 kms

Australia Solomon Islands

India & Maldives 2016

20 Apr 2016 - 30 Jul 2016 • 23,490 kms

Maldives Republic Sri Lanka India Australia

All Trips (36)

Forum - Latest posts

Travel Help

Sassafras

Sassafras is my home town :-)

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Dandenongs

I grew up living in the Dandenongs, living in Sassafras and working and going to school in the nearby towns.

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Adventure Travel

An avid adventure traveller, I've experienced some amazing adventures right around the globe.

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Micronesia Scuba Diving

Previous personal experience diving in Micronesia. PADI certified Dive Master.

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NSW Scuba Diving

I live in Australia and am a keen, regular diver. PADI certified Dive Master.

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Australia Scuba Diving

I live in Australia and dive very regularly. PADI certified Dive Master.

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Queensland Scuba Diving

Lots of previous personal experience diving in Queensland. PADI certified Dive Master.

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Victoria Scuba Diving

I live and dive very regularly in Melbourne Victoria. Also a PADI certified Dive Master.

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Caribbean Scuba Diving and Snorkelling

Previous personal experience diving in the Caribbean. PADI certified Dive Master.

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Galapagos Scuba Diving

Previous experience diving in the Galapagos. PADI certified Dive Master.

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Canada

Spent 12 months living and working on the west coast of Canada. Did the snow season in Banff, AB and then Vancouver. Happy to try and answer any q's you might have.

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Australia

Melbourne born and bred, but also lived and worked in Sydney, Canberra and Whitsunday Islands QLD. I can give you information on working and living in Oz - getting set up - pit falls to watch out for. Basic info on working visas and migration to Australia when working in the Healthcare industry. Possible help with job placement for nurses. Feel free to drop me a line if you want to find out about all the cool little bars in Melbourne, or just fancy a coffee/catch up with a fellow TP!

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Europe

Lived in London for 2 years and Florence Italy for 6mths. Have done a lot of backpack travelling around western europe over the last 6 years and happy to help by sharing my experiences/advice with those who want!

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South America

Have now complete 2 backpacking trips (toally about 6 months) all over South America and absolutely LOVE the place. I can only really provide advice based on my own travels and experience, but always happy to try and help!

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