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Why Fly RT When You Can Fly RTW?

International flights from Australia are not cheap, so it makes sense to get more bang for your buck by incorporating several trips into one outing. In this post I explore the Round the World for Less! airfare option through travel.com.au. Bargain? I think so.

By on February 9, 2012 in Australia, Thrifty Travel
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Palm Tree in Eye Photo: How I Got the Shot

Photoshop was not involved in the making of this photo. If you’d like to know how the magic happened, read on. You might even be a bit impressed.

By on February 8, 2012 in Australia, Contests
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brooke with money

Overcoming the Stress and Anxiety of Saving Enough Money to Travel

Saving enough money to travel the world can be a stressful process, and for some, it just causes too much anxiety to even give it a try. I cover some helpful tips and inspiration in this post, so have a read and get to saving!

By on February 7, 2012 in Health & Safety, Pre-Travel, Random
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Thrifty Thursday: Flying Business Class to the Middle of Nowhere for $1500

Everyone tells me I should be a travel agent since I find so much joy in finding bargains. Here is a post detailing how I am yet again flying to the middle of nowhere for next to nothing, and being pampered in the process.

By on February 3, 2012 in Thrifty Travel
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The January Express 2012

It’s been a big month here on Brooke vs. the World! The Monthly Express will help get you up to date on the month past so you’re ready to enter the next. All aboard!

By on January 31, 2012 in Random, Writing
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brooke with a rental car in the gold coast

How Anxiety Helps Me Travel

The truth is I’m a big, fat scaredy cat thanks to my anxiety, but it is also that anxiety that helps me travel the world. Are you scared to travel? Read on for a bit of inspiration.

By on January 30, 2012 in Health & Safety, Random
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The Truth About Being an Expat

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.

By on January 27, 2012 in Australia
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The “Oh-My-God-I’m-Excited” Trip of 2012

Now that it’s the end of January (pretty much), I guess it’s time to start talking about my future travels that are actually coming up quite quickly! This trip includes Turkey, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Mongolia and a tiny bit of Thailand.

By on January 25, 2012 in Kyrgyzstan, Pre-Travel, Russia, Soviet Travel, Thailand, Turkey
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If I Win, You Win! Canon Island Photo Submission 3 of 5

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!

By on January 23, 2012 in Australia, Contests
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Thrifty Thursday: One Month of Intensive Russian for Less Than $850

In this post, I break down the numbers involved in taking intensive Russian language lessons in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Even with food, travel and accommodation, the price is no contest. Seriously, have a read and be inspired!

By on January 20, 2012 in Kyrgyzstan, Language Learning, Thrifty Travel
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