James Gottschalk James "Jimmy" Gottschalk is an ex-full-time Topdecker, self-proclaimed AFL pro and total travel enthusiast. While gallivanting the world, Jimmy is working on his social media celebrity status and mastering the art of living. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @plenty_of_chalk
  • What To Expect From Your First Trip Overseas. Travelling overseas for the first time can be daunting, exciting, eye opening, inspirational and more. Read on to find out what to expect from your first trip overseas. 1. You will become addicted. Talk to anyone that has travelled abroad and we can almost guarantee they will be bone-fide travel addicts. Once you’re back from that first trip […]
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    March 14, 2017
  • The Ultimate “I Love London” Travel Guide. Welcome to London, aka one of the best cities in the world and home to the start of your Topdeck adventure. Instead of hiding in your Wombats dorm, make the most of a few days either side of your trip to explore London like a local with our ultimate guide, guaranteed to have you lusting after L-Town until […]
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    February 8, 2017
  • How To Eat Your Way Across The USA. Everyone has a list of MUST-EAT foods to try when exploring abroad. After eating my way through the USA, I’ve compiled my favourite taste bud tantalising, eating-pants requiring, drool-inducing, inexpensive and (often) crazy cuisines you NEED to sink your teeth into. New York New York style pizza? ‘Nuff said! Hot dogs from the iconic stands […]
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    January 31, 2017
  • 24 Hours In New York. So, you’ve arrived in New York late one night, and you’ve got just 24 hours to explore “The Big Apple”. Sounds stressful? Overwhelming? An impossible task? Not at all! Read on for our action-packed and not-to-be-missed guide to this wild, wild city. (We’ve got this!) 7:30am: Rise and shine, #topdeckers! It’s time for an epic […]
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    November 30, 2016
  • 15 Reasons Why ‘Down Under’ Should Be On Top Of Your Bucket List. 1. How could you not love what the Whitsundays has to offer? There’s nothing quite like sailing around these stunning islands and learning the true meaning of “life’s a beach”. Think azure water and powder white sand for days. 2. Sydney Harbour is the most iconic pocket of scenery in Australia. Fact. Climb the Harbour […]
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    November 29, 2016
  • 11 Experiences Only Japan Can Offer It’s safe to say that Japan has one of the most impressive cultures in the world (and I’m not just saying that because of the nation’s compelling history). No, I’m saying that because even in the 21st century, Japanese culture offers a unique and fascinating attraction that is unmatched by any other country. From devouring […]
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    October 27, 2016