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Mon, 25 May 2015 | By timbowrey | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 25 May 2015 | By georgia92 | Views [124] | Scholarship Entry
I'm not sure people will believe me when I say I found my guardian angel on an island off the coast of Townsville, Australia. He was a middle aged taxi driver, with a huge beard; so not necessarily what you'd expect. But he was definitely our saviour ... Read more >
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Mon, 25 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [332]
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 >
Sun, 24 May 2015 | By veronikanocky | Views [177] | Scholarship Entry
It is 5 AM. Dawn. I look past the beach towards the horizon, but the sun is not yet visible as I make my way from the hostel to the bus station. The beach is empty, the ocean is still, and the streets are quiet. The people in Avalon, a beachside suburb ... Read more >
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Sun, 24 May 2015 | By ameliamysko | Views [340] | Scholarship Entry
I remember the relief. The overwhelming, tear-jerking sense of relief. It was bliss. I was sitting in a back alley burger joint at the time. The place was neither packed nor empty, just sitting somewhere comfortably in the middle. Average. Yet another ... Read more >
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Sun, 24 May 2015 | By susieblue | Views [268] | 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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Sun, 24 May 2015 | By melila | Views [264] | 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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Sun, 24 May 2015 | By rhystarling | Views [123] | Scholarship Entry
After a long taxi ride and a few wrong turns, we step foot into the out-of-the-way bar, Uncle Mings. The scent of incense is unmistakable yet subdued, the decor ornate yet understated. It's a quietly beautiful place, worlds away from the glittering noise ... Read more >
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Sun, 24 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [288]
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 >
Sun, 24 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [334]
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 >
Sun, 24 May 2015 | By samovi | Views [145] | Scholarship Entry
I awoke after a night of intermittent sleep. It was still raining. No wonder why they had declared state of emergency. Inside the car, I got ready for the day ahead. With more determination than clarity, I headed out. My sights were set on Mount Bogong, ... Read more >
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Sat, 23 May 2015 | By dominicenid | Views [482]
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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Sat, 23 May 2015 | By ontheseroads | Views [140] | Scholarship Entry
A FAR AWAY ISLAND WITH A SINGULAR PAST. Tasmania was the furthest place Britain could think of to send thousands of convicts (men, women and even children) to do their sentence. Braving the sea, they arrived in an unknown and distant land and worked hard.... Read more >
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Fri, 22 May 2015 | By oliviaoconnor | Photo Gallery
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