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My Canon Island Photo Submission 1 of 5: Urban Island

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!

By on December 21, 2011 in Australia, Contests
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23 Images of the Aya Sofia in Istanbul

The Aya Sofia is one of Istanbul’s most prominent attractions. I had no idea, however, that it would be so big… or so awe-inspiring. Rather than try to fill this page with a huge list of cliches and overused expressions, I figured I’d let the images do the talking for me. Enjoy!

By on December 19, 2011 in Turkey
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The Joys of Malaysian Food: Malaysia Kitchen Final Roundup

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!

By on December 15, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink, Malaysia
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12 Things Learned About Russian Language Learning

In this post I take a personal journey down the road of things learned about Russian language learning. What words can I just not say right? How much more can I complain about the absurdity that is Russian? You’ll have to read to find out!

By on December 13, 2011 in Kyrgyzstan, Language Learning, Soviet Travel
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How to Watch a Lunar Eclipse (the Travel Massive version)

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.

By on December 12, 2011 in Australia
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I am a Blogger, and I am Powerful: On Bloggers, Brands and Fear

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!

By on December 9, 2011 in Australia, Writing
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My Chance to Make it to Canon Island!

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!

By on December 6, 2011 in Australia, Contests
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Let’s Talk About Sex… With Your Taxi Driver

I’ve had plenty of taxi fun while in Bishkek (see this old post, too), but the final ride on the morning I left really takes the cake. It’s a long one, with no photos, so grab a cup of coffee before getting started.
My morning on my last day in Bishkek. It could have been worse, I guess. I … Read more

By on December 2, 2011 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel
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Week 4 Wrap-Up: Holy F#*k, I Know Russian

And we’re done, people! I told my teachers that I surprised myself during my final week of lessons. Big improvement from the week before, thanks to finally getting good sleep and no longer being ill.

By on November 26, 2011 in Kyrgyzstan, Language Learning, Soviet Travel
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Questioning One’s Purpose: Thoughts During Week 3 of Russian

Learning or relearning a language is like a roller coaster. I’m up and then I’m down… and it sometimes isn’t easy to see the light! This past week has been especially hard, but I’m back and ready to smash my final week here in Bishkek.

By on November 23, 2011 in Kyrgyzstan, Language Learning, Soviet Travel
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