Months turned into years: The exciting journey of a German backpacker through Australia

When Selina Schlott embarked on her journey to New Zealand and later Australia in 2019, she had no idea she would end up staying for a total of four years. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, she extended her trip and took advantage of the worker shortage in the country. Since the beginning of this week, she has been back in Germany. In an interview with SBS, the 28-year-old reflects on her journey and shares insights into her unconventional roles on an oyster farm in the Northern Territory and at a school in Broome, Western Australia. She also shares tips for backpackers and reveals her next travel destination.

Einer von vielen Jobs: Selina Schlott arbeitete im Zentrum Australiens und besuchte dabei den Uluru. Credit: Selina Schlott

Ihre Reise führte die 28-Jährige unter anderem nach Broome. Dort arbeitete sie als Teaching Assistant an einer High School. Credit: Selina Schlott

Selina Schlott bei ihrem Job auf einer Austernfarm. Credit: Selina Schlott