Emily Parker

Emily Parker – The Unexpected Discovery of Australia My story with Australia began quite differently than I had planned. In 2006, I was supposed to fly to New Zealand for a university friend's wedding, but due to an airline error, I found myself in Sydney without a return ticket for the next two weeks. This "happy accident" turned into a turning point in my life. The first days of confusion were replaced with excitement when I decided to use this opportunity to get to know the "real Australia." Instead of returning home as planned, I embarked on a spontaneous journey along the east coast that stretched into three months. During this time, I fell so in love with this amazing country that I decided to stay here forever. I settled in a small coastal town in Queensland, from where I began to systematically explore the continent, first out of curiosity, and then professionally. With a background in geology, I joined a company specializing in ecotourism and began developing unique routes that combine natural wonders with immersion in local culture. Ten years of work in the tourism industry, four published travel guides, and hundreds of kilometers traveled on foot, kayak, jeep, and camel have made me one of the leading experts on Australian travel. Today, I continue to call Australia my home and share its beauty with others. My specialty is creating itineraries that showcase not only famous attractions but also hidden treasures known only to locals. Each journey I develop carries a piece of my personal love story for this amazing country.