amsterdam

That’s a Good Dutch Name

By on June 19, 2013 in Europe, Netherlands

The post in which I take you on a journey all about names… and my name in particular. This may or may not be interesting to you.

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30th Birthday

30s Travel

By on June 14, 2013 in Australia, Oceania, Random

A reflective post on getting older and travel priorities. I think turning 30 deserves a little bit of contemplation, don’t you?

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desert nights camp

You Can’t Go to Oman Without Doing This

By on May 1, 2013 in Middle East, Oman

Making a list of things to do in Oman? I’ve got the one thing you can’t visit the country without doing, and it might involve some adventure, some wildlife, and definitely some sunsets.

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Aussie, the Tasmanian devil

The Future of the Tasmanian Devil

By on April 17, 2013 in Australia, Oceania

His name is Aussie, born and raised in captivity, so I DO NOT RECOMMEND TRYING THIS AT HOME (the claws on those little guys are impressive). However, I do recommend paying him a visit at the lovely Tasmanian devil sanctuary, Devils@Cradle.

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oman: opening doors

The Sultanate of Oman: Opening Doors

By on April 2, 2013 in Middle East, Oman

The first post on my recent trip to Oman – my first jaunt to the Middle East. Was I surprised I loved it so much? Definitely! Get a visual perspective in this post.

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the Edge of the World

Journey to the Edge of the World

By on March 23, 2013 in Australia, Oceania

Day one of my North West Tasmania adventures takes me to the far reaches of the island… to a place known as The Edge of the World.

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Tasmanian beach

Where Australia Wins

By on March 9, 2013 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

Coffee, nature, tipping, shipping, online shopping and overall lifestyle — I go through where Australia wins in my expat mind.

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Brooke vs the World is going to OMAN, Middle East

Stop Teasing and Out With It Already

By on February 28, 2013 in Australia, Europe, Middle East, Netherlands, Oceania, Oman

I’m going places. Here’s the post that lays out the travel plans happening in the coming weeks and months. I’m extremely excited, especially to add a new region of the world to my resume.

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carnival cruise pat and brooke

The Amazing, Floating Vegas

By on February 25, 2013 in Australia, Oceania

There’s something about Vegas… What would you say that is? The feeling of forgetting reality for a few days. The indulgence as you partake in buffets of tummy-filling, belt-loosening food. Pat and I got that vibe again a week ago.

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queen kapiolani hotel

Australia Has Killed the Budget Traveler in Me

By on February 18, 2013 in Australia, North America, Oceania, USA

It is one thing to evaluate prices for accommodation and travel in general relative to the area you are traveling in, but it is another to evaluate those in relation to the cost of living at home. I now perceive budget travel differently after living in Australia.

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