Melbourne: “Straya” Day Naturalization
I was able to take advantage of yet another public holiday on Monday thanks to Australia Day; the aptly named official national day of Australia. Interestingly enough, it falls on […]
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Melbourne: Adjustments & Changes As Life Goes On
I Don’t Have The Map The first thing you’ll notice, no doubt, is that things are looking a little different around here; a new look and a real URL. After […]
Melbourne Attractions: The Australian Open
After months of being told summer is just around the corner, it finally arrived and there was no messing around. This week temperatures have regularly surpassed 40 degrees and that’s […]
Melbourne: Back Home
Back Home: Melbourne I landed back in Melbourne a little over a week ago and struggled through the first few days of post-travel blues. Sure, I’d only been away for […]
Sydney Attractions: Manly & Bondi Beaches
Manly During the walking tour our guide had recommended a trip to Manly. Apparently, the common thing to do whilst in Sydney is to get out of Sydney. The thing […]
Sydney: Meeting The Rival
You may or may not be aware that Melbourne has a fierce rivalry with the city of Sydney. Both competed for the title of capital before, what was essential a […]
Sydney: Happy New Year!
If you happen to be in Australia for New Year’s Eve and you don’t go to Sydney to watch the fireworks I will have to assume that you’re a terrible […]
Brisbane & The Gold Coast: In Search Of Memory Lane
Brisbane Before all the Christmas cheer, I was lucky enough to spend a little time checking out the major city on the Queensland coast. Almost 13 years ago I was […]
Bribie Island: A Christmas Abroad
First things first, a belated Merry Christmas to you all! I hope everyone had a wonderful day. This year marked my first Christmas abroad and away from my family. It […]
Melbourne: It’s Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas
Getting in the Mood I think at the very least my family will attest to the fact that I am not a Christmas-y person. The songs start too early and […]
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