Train Journeys – Puffing Billy

Less than an hour from Melbourne (in good traffic) and reachable by metro train from the city, Puffing Billy is the train highlight of Melbourne. If you love trains, you love steam, or even if you fancy a day out in one of the most beautiful parts of the state of Victoria, then Puffing Billy …

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Night Bus Adventures! (Part One)

Perhaps the one thing I really don’t look forward to when I travel is taking the bus. And when that’s an overnight journey, well, it’s a recipe for no sleep, a crick in my neck and an extended period of being uncomfortable. South America beckons later on this year, and there will definitely be a …

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First Taste – Prague (Czech Republic)

With the honourable exception to Russia, Prague was not only my first introduction to the Czech Republic, but my first taste of Eastern Europe in general. It wasn’t on my list of places to go in Europe on my trip of 1999, however it was always a possibility. I made some good friends as I …

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Travel Bloggers – Renuka from Voyager for Life

Today I'm interviewing Renuka from 'Voyager for Life'. Renuka's blog is always thoughtful and has a lot of writings about places in India that are off the beaten track. Renuka's photography is simply amazing and she really brings every place she blogs about to life. I'm sure you'll enjoy this interview with her!   I’m …

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Foto Friday – That’s Me! In Myanmar!

I always like to put my best foot forward, and here I am being perfectly normal on the platform at Yangon Central Station awaiting the train of yesterday's blog. (Read it here) And for fun I thought I'd share this restaurant sign from Nyangshwe in Myanmar too. This slick, professional design could be used for …

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