Month: July 2013
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The Worst Place in the World: Egypt
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So last week I took myself on a fantastic trip down memory lane back to my favourite travel destination on earth, but next on the list just happens to be the only place in the world I have vowed never to return; Egypt. I had always dreamed of travelling to Egypt, it is after all…
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The Most Beautiful Place on Earth: The Galapagos Islands
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It is a big statement to make, but for me the most beautiful place I have ever been is the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. Nowhere else in the world has ever come close. It isn’t just a beautiful place to see though, the Galapagos Islands are also one of the most relaxing places to travel…
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Climate Change: From Mumbai to Melbourne
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Through Mumbai’s sweltering, suffocating Summer, I have spent many a day fantasising about rolling around in ice cold snow or being rugged up in layers of winter woolies. I have literally had dreams about it. So I was very excited about the prospect of escaping the sauna that is a Mumbai monsoon and spending some…
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How to Blend in With The Locals: The Czech Republic
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Blending in with the locals is something that I strive to achieve when I travel, but I think I generally do a pretty bad job of it. So why do I want to blend in? Well, I can only speak for myself, but I like to think that I experience somewhere differently if I don’t…
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15 Minutes in Bollywood: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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It really had to be only a matter of time before I became a Bollywood star… after all I have been in Mumbai for over a year now. So when I got a phone call a few weeks ago asking me if I wanted my Australian accent to be famous, how could I refuse? To…
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Pigeons are Vegetables: Being Vegetarian in China
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When I was working for both Foster’s and ANZ, I was required to travel to China for work a few times. I had heard some horror stories about Chinese food which made me a little apprehensive about eating anything animal there, particularly as I am already quite picky about what non-vegetarian food I will eat.…
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The Tackiest Place on Earth: Niagara Falls
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Yes it is true. If I had to pick the tackiest place on earth (at least that I have ever seen) then Niagara Falls would win hands down. I was visiting family in Canada and had always dreamed of seeing this natural wonder, so was really excited when we decided to make a day trip…