Destination: Australia

Birds Eye View at Crows Nest Falls

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By thedarlingofdarlingdowns | Views [142] | Scholarship Entry

I once lived in Cairns QLD for 18 months and spent so much of my time working, that as I packed up to leave I realised I had not really experienced everything Cairns had to offer. So when I moved to Toowoomba QLD in 2013 I made it my mission to discover ... Read more >

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Tue, 26 May 2015 | By ajinoz | Photo Gallery

Day 25 – 25th May 2015 Monday – HoiAn

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [422]

Walked out toward Red Bridge and took the first sign to Cua Dai Beach and walked back via the market on the way to the beach. It was only a 45min walk but saw some good countryside. I  passed the Kem / Ice cream shop that Kevin has been looking ... Read more >

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Mon, 25 May 2015 | By tallsam | Photo Gallery

Nudists

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By tallsam | Views [183] | Scholarship Entry

An elderly man stands proudly on the golden sand below with hands on hips, his enormous boner visible from our elevated position at the lookout fifty meters away. Unencumbered by clothes he soaks up the harbor’s radiance on yet another glorious Sydney ... Read more >

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The Vale - Mediterranean of the South

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By see_feel_eat | Views [252] | Scholarship Entry

Rimmed by the hills of the Mt Lofty Ranges, McLaren Vale slides over geometric patterned vineyards into the Gulf of St Vincent. This truly is the land of sea and vines, but also abundance of produce, world class restaurants, hills, rivers and of course, ... Read more >

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Photos: Adelaide

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By ozedot | Photo Gallery

A Forest

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By nomad_ann | Views [435] | Scholarship Entry

There is no place like Australia. It is not a traditional beauty. You won't find any lush forests or snow-capped mountains. Mostly the bush looks a bit post-apocalyptic. Its’ beauty is in its strength, and how it endures, through bush fires and droughts ... Read more >

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Mon, 25 May 2015 | By timbowrey | Photo Gallery

Day 24 – 24th May 2015 Sunday – HoiAn

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [389]

I walked past the market and the Japanese Bridge down to the second bridge across to An Hoi Island and then back across the first bridge and back along the river. After breakfast Kevin headed off to the beach (time 16 min 35 sec) while I went to the ... Read more >

Perfect White Sandcastles

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By susieblue | Views [286] | Scholarship Entry

‘I can see it! The beach!’ Asher pointed. Through the windscreen, a glimpse of blue water and sand could be seen filtering through the trees ahead. He swung his red bucket in glee. ‘Do you think this is the right place? There are no other cars here…’ ... Read more >

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Swim with wild dolphins, if you dare

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By melila | Views [293] | Scholarship Entry

I glance at the time on my phone again and sigh. Morning approaches, but I’m still restless. “Guys,” I whisper urgently. “We need to wake up in four hours." Someone throws a pillow at my face. “Be quiet Mel, we’... Read more >

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Day 23 – 23rd May 2015 Saturday - HoiAn

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [343]

Decide on a sleep in this morning. At breakfast we met a new guest, Megan who was from New York and she works at Goldman Sacs. She was looking for a tailor and I suggested our tailor from last trip, Phoung and so after breakfast I took her to Phoung’... Read more >

Day 22 – 22nd May 2015 Friday – HoiAn

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [390]

I walked into the market and bought some Lychee fruit. Kevin again stayed in bed. After breakfast we headed to the beach and Kevin did his record best time of 16 min 12 sec. We were a little earlier as Mr Dung is renovating his house and the noise is ... Read more >

Reshuffle: Mohammed VI receives four successors Habib Choubani, Benkhaldoun Soumia Mohammed Ouzzine

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By dominicenid | Views [577]

GOVERNMENT - After several weeks of waiting, the cabinet reshuffle is imminent. Habib Choubani (PJD), Minister for Relations with Parliament and civil society, Soumia Benkhaldoun (PJD), Minister Delegate to the Minister of Higher Education, Mohammed ... Read more >

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