Tag: Australia
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A Local’s Guide to Rosebery
Tucked away in Sydney’s inner south, Rosebery is a suburb that often flies under the radar. Once largely industrial, this pocket of the city has undergone a quiet transformation, now offering a unique blend of warehouse conversions, trendy eateries, boutique businesses, and leafy residential streets. While it may lack the hype of neighbouring suburbs like…
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A Weekend In Cairns
I’m off to Cairns this weekend to visit friends who have just moved there, and I can’t wait! I know the city reasonably well, as I did my 3-months farm work an hour away and it’s a great little place for a holiday! Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and famed for its backpacker…
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What I Miss About Living in London
Life in Sydney is great, don’t get me wrong. The weather is great (this is a big thing for anyone from England). Even in winter the sun always shines and you can walk around in a t-shirt most days. You’ve got countless beaches on your doorstep and loads of places to explore outside of the…
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Inner West Is Best!
Last week marked my 6 month anniversary in Australia. 6 months. How did that happen? Time seems to have flown by, but living in London also feels like a lifetime ago, and I really do miss it. After 5 long, long months of hostel living, myself and 2 friends FINALLY moved into a flat in the…
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Life on a Banana Farm – Part 2
Time to dish the dirt on the actual farming. There are only a few types of farms around Innisfail; papaya, rambutan and (by far the most common) banana. I was lucky and ended up on a banana farm with my 2 friends, so that automatically made life slightly easier. However, rumour has it that banana…
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Life on a Banana Farm – Part 1
First things first, apologies for the complete radio silence over the past 5 months – shocking, I know! I’d like to make my excuses and claim I’ve been stuck on a banana farm in the middle of nowhere, with no form of communication with the outside world. But that would be a lie. Apart from…
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I’m Moving Down Under!
On January 12th 2017 I’m taking the plunge and moving to Australia! It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, ever since travelling there in 2013, and now it’s actually happening. Despite my leaving date quickly approaching it still hasn’t quite sunk in that I’m moving to the other side of the world. Gulp. Deciding to…
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Guest Post // Surfs Up in Australia – Best Spots
Australia is the surfing Mecca of the world. It always has been and it will definitely stay that way. The surfing culture goes deep in the cultural heritage of Aussies and surfing is much more than just a sport or a pastime here. Having that in mind, as well as the fact that Australia is an…
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Guest Post // TummyTraveling – A Culinary Sydney Itinerary
Hello Wonderful People! Some people let their friends decide about their travel itinerary, others – their tour agents, third leave the decision to their heads, while I like to let my tummy lead the way. And this time it has chosen well – Sydney. This city is a true foodie paradise and it can offer…
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Top 5 Places I Want to Revisit
Hello Wonderful People! As a self-confessed travel addict suffering from a sever case of wanderlust, I love nothing more than exploring new places, meeting different people and seeing new things. Therefore, once I’ve visited somewhere once I like to tick it off my list and head onto the next destination. As there are so…
Katie Nelson 