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Best (and worst) of 2011

December 23, 2011

Christmas is almost here and we are rugging up and getting cozy for a cold one in London.We had our fingers crossed for a white Christmas even though we knew it was slim chance so here is hoping that we will have some snow filled travels in the new year. With out without snow, this Christmas will be a lot colder than what we are used to in Australia. It will be a different experience to have a cold Christmas, [...]

Five things to do in my city: Canberra, Australia

September 10, 2011

  “Where are you from?” This question is one of the most common to be asked of you by your fellow traveller. It is usually the conversation starter as you sit next to someone on a bus or get chatting at a hostel. If either of you has been to the others home country or town you usually exchange stories along the lines of “I had a great time there, my favourite place/beach/restaurant/town was….”. I, however, often get a slightly different [...]

Holidays at home..

May 26, 2011

“Is everyone ready for takeoff?” the pilots voice comes crackling through my headphones. I nod enthusiastically until I realise there is a microphone under my chin, “Sure am” I shout and give a thumbs up from the back seat as the other passengers turn to grin at me. The engine starts and for a few minutes we sway from side to side, shaking and shuddering as we hover about one metre above the ground. I briefly wonder if I will [...]