It's Australia Day in Australia. It's not all good, it's certainly a day of contention with good reason because of what the day means for Indigenous Australians. Putting that all aside, and not wanting to go political today, here are five places in Australia that are seriously brilliant and worth visiting. 5. Hamilton Island …
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Howdy everyone! I'm very excited to be bringing the podcast back after nearly an 18 month sojourn! I've been busy recording a few episodes and finally the time has come to launch the new series with a fantastic interview with Tim Blight, who writes the Urban Duniya blog - which can be found HERE. Tim …
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Hi folks. Train Journeys returns today for a quick look at a steam train that operates in Victoria, not too far from Melbourne town. The Mornington Railway runs a service on broad gauge three Sundays a month from Moorooduc to Mornington and back, three trains on the Sunday in each direction. It’s not a …
Bringing things back to Melbourne for today’s post! I want to start by saying that I am not a major fan of museums per se. I have visited an awful lot of them I admit, and the quirky and different museums tend to be far more enjoyable to me than the stock standard ones. You …
Welcome to a new regular-ish segment on my blog called ‘Seven on Sunday’ where I’ll talk about seven things to do or see in a place… well something like that. There’ll still be a Sunday Spotlight now and again as well, but I thought it was time to diversify from the rigidness of the same …
As I have mentioned before, Melbourne is not short on festivals. If you're a fan of drama, comedy, or just like to see a show from time to time, you can do a lot worse than head to Melbourne at the right time of the year when a festival is on. Right now we are …
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Hello all. Sorry it’s been nearly a week since I last posted, but I’m back in the swing of work and that’s what happens I guess. I manage to pick up a head cold a few hours after returning home which is still with me a week later sadly. Nevertheless, it’s time to start reviewing …
Hullo all hope you haven't missed me too much this week but I have been working like crazy. In fact I have had my first day ooff in twenty days today. Firstly let me tell you about my day. I headed into Melbourne on this pretty hot day to change some money, catch up with …
You folks might remember my recent post about going to the AFL. That’s the nationwide league for Australian Rules Football here. Well, if you’d like a chance to see Australian Rules Football a bit more like the way it used be, there are state leagues with games on most weekends during the winter. It’s salt …
Being back in Australia, I finally get to catch up with so many friends I’ve missed over the last 2-3 years since my travelling began followed by life in Japan. And, one of my closest friends, Susy, just received her Australian citizenship, and being back in the country I was able to attend. Firstly – …
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
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