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Anyone who has seen the movie About Time will recall the scene where the protagonist Tim, meets the love of his life, Mary. They have a meal together in a darkened restaurant, with no idea of what the other may or may not look like. I remember thinking: “that is such a weird and wacky…
I’m trying to figure out why it’s taken me such a long time to get to Amsterdam. There’s no clear answer – instead I’m left scratching my head. I’d been on a holiday to Europe in my youth and have now lived within this continent for over a year. Yet Amsterdam never made an appearance…
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For many, a trip to Australia’s Red Centre is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Discover the best things to do in Uluru, no matter what your budget.
For the last few mornings, I have woken to the indignant clucking of my mother’s chickens. My bedroom at home is adjacent to their coop and they are creatures who rise with the sun. If they have not been released into their enclosure by at least seven in the morning, they have no qualms in…
This was the plan… To spend three days driving from Newcastle to Melbourne, hit the town Saturday night and spend the next day knocking about Fitzroy. I would then gather up an old friend and continue onto the Twelve Apostles, an Australian attraction that I had been wanting to see for only my entire adult…
Heading on an extended road trip? Here’s everything you need to know about the Newcastle to Melbourne drive (or vice versa), with information on the fastest route there versus the more scenic, leisurely route and where to stay. Australia is a country that’s built for road trips. Some you’ll do for fun and others you’ll…
My good friend Hope, a veteran expatriate, will be sharing her experiences of living abroad. She will be writing about her experience of adjusting to a foreign culture, and how you can encounter difficulties even when you speak the language. Hope is deeply passionate about books and the written word – you can read her…