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The Truth About Being an Expat

By on January 27, 2012 in Australia

Being an expat is an exciting and huge life decision, but you have to be prepared for the reality of it. I give the low-down in the post in addition to the inspiration that got me writing about it.

January 27, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 16 }
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If I Win, You Win! Canon Island Photo Submission 3 of 5

By on January 23, 2012 in Australia, Contests

Round 3 of the competition is live, and this round’s theme is “dessert island”. Can you help me get there by giving me a quick vote? If I win, you win! Seriously, read on to find out!

January 23, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }
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My Canon Island Photo Submission 2 of 5: Desert Island

By on January 13, 2012 in Australia, Contests

Big news! After round 1 of the Canon Island Blogger Photo Contest, the one where only 5 bloggers have been chosen to compete for a chance to visit Canon Island in March, I’m in the lead! See what I have picked for round 2!

January 13, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 1 }
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A Version of Camping I Can Enjoy

By on January 2, 2012 in Australia

What is your ideal version of camping? Do you like to rough it in the secluded wild, or do you enjoy more of a glamping style? I think I’m somewhere on the closer end to glamping. Read more about that and the camping experience that changed my mind a little towards the idea of camping holidays.

January 2, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }
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The Year in Travel: Where did you go in 2011?

By on December 28, 2011 in Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Soviet Travel, Turkey, USA

My 2011 has been quite the adventure with several overseas trips and a couple of big ones here in Australia. In this post, I lay out what has happened in my 2011 travel life. Have a read, and then share yours!

December 28, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }
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My Canon Island Photo Submission 1 of 5: Urban Island

By on December 21, 2011 in Australia, Contests

I’ve been chosen as 1 of 5 bloggers competing in the Canon Island Bloggers Photo Competition, courtesy of Canon Australia. This is my first photo submission for “Urban Island”. Find out what I chose, and head over and give me a vote!

December 21, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
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The Joys of Malaysian Food: Malaysia Kitchen Final Roundup

By on December 15, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink, Malaysia

Earlier this year, I was a Malaysia Kitchen Blogger Ambassador. This is my round-up of posts from the experience, plus a little bit extra here and there. If you have no idea what Malaysian food is like, do click on!

December 15, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }
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How to Watch a Lunar Eclipse (the Travel Massive version)

By on December 12, 2011 in Australia

I had the pleasure of watching the red lunar eclipse while at a Travel Massive weekend event in Port Stephens. Read more about how we watched it in this post.

December 12, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }
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I am a Blogger, and I am Powerful: On Bloggers, Brands and Fear

By on December 9, 2011 in Australia, Writing

After a big day taking part in the Blogger Relations Forum yesterday, I have lots of thoughts about overcoming fears and the future of blogging revolving around brands cooperating more effectively with bloggers. Whew! It’s a doozy. Hopefully the read meshes well… click on!

December 9, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 41 }
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My Chance to Make it to Canon Island!

By on December 6, 2011 in Australia, Contests

Brooke has been selected as 1 of 5 Aussie-based bloggers competing for a chance at visiting Canon Island in March, sponsored by Canon Australia. Read on to find out how, and what you can get for helping out!

December 6, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 21 }