Destination: Australia

Prologue

Mon, 11 May 2015 | By pjandc | Views [322] | Comments [1]

A desire to take a  trip to Turkey was the starting point for Celeste and myself.  2 years ago after returning from Europe we started to save and plan. The romance of Istanbul and the lure to see Gallipoli, to finish off a part ... Read more >

working in the whitsundays=working in paradise!? Yeah right.

Mon, 11 May 2015 | By michidoesoz | Views [375]

Thinking about getting a job on an island resort? Think again! They look like the perfect paradise...and they quite possibly are for the guests who don't want any more than sitting around drinking cocktails and maybe hop on a jetski. Daydream Island ... Read more >

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Photos: Life in the slow lane

Sun, 10 May 2015 | By lifeintheslowlane | Photo Gallery

The Kimberley

Sun, 10 May 2015 | By lifeintheslowlane | Views [280] | Scholarship Entry

‘Things take time in the Kimberley’. I can still hear old Taffy Abbot’s famous catchphrase echoing through my mind, since I first heard him reciting it to guests of Mount Hart Station in the 90’s. It is true that the Kimberley moves to its own rhythm.... Read more >

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Day 10 - 10th May 2015 - Mothers Day and Shauni's Birthday

Sun, 10 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [391]

We got up and early and headed out separately for a walk. I headed to town via Cua Dia Road and Kevin went along the River. When I got back I rang mum for Mothers Day and had a chat for 10 minutes. She has now lost 11 kg and is feeling great about herself.... Read more >

Day 9 - 9th May 2015 - An Bang Beach

Sun, 10 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [342]

Day 9– 9th May 2015 – An Bang Beach We got up early to go for a walk but Mr Dung hadn't unlocked the gates yet. I went to update the blog and found my computer is still closing down for no reason. Is starting to piss me off!! At 6am the gates ... Read more >

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Day 8 - 8th May 2015 - To Hoi An

Sun, 10 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [303]

  I got up and went for a walk around the Lake while Kevin started packing. I only did 2 laps and then headed back to hotel. We headed down for breakfast and the Fowler family was just leaving for their flight to Hue. Said goodbye and arranged ... Read more >

Mungo National Park, New South Wales

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By thewanderlustdreamer2015 | Views [207] | Scholarship Entry

Imagine a place truly in the Middle of Nowhere.... A place that overflows with mystery, history and the most surreal natural beauty.... A place where scientists have discovered artefacts from over 45,000 years ago. Welcome to Mungo National Park in ... Read more >

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Nomadicnights

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By nomadicnights | Views [1744] | Scholarship Entry

Nomadic nights hints of ocean adventure and moonlight magic in Tropical Far North Queensland. My adventures in North Queensland are an annual experience until I decided to call Cairns my home! Clifton Beach is littered with native vegetation which enables ... Read more >

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The Long Horn Miao

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By markji | Views [111] | Scholarship Entry

'Longga,' I said to a passing pedestrian. I tried saying it a few times with different intonations hoping I could by chance get it correct. My Mandarin was as pathetic as his English but he nodded vigorously and gripped my upper arm. I had learned that ... Read more >

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The Big (Misshapen, Slightly-Off-Colour) Apple

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By bforbrigitta | Views [183] | Comments [2] | Scholarship Entry

Pushy street vendors. Oblivious tourists. A smorgasbord of stimuli. Although I’d heard so much about the so-called “perfect metropolis”, being a mess of stutters and socially awkward limbs, I thought I’d be overwhelmed by the unending pandemonium instead.... Read more >

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Photos: Profile Image

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By eryn_with_a_y | Photo Gallery

Search for the Secret Swimming Hole

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By eryn_with_a_y | Views [610] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

The Pilbara is a land of red dirt and spinifex, where lizards sunbathe on the bitumen and narrowly avoid the wheels of a semi-trailer as it moves its load of flyblown sheep into the city limits. It’s a harsh land, with creek beds cracked and dry and the ... Read more >

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Day 7 – 7th May 2015 – Market Day and shopping

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By wendyandkevin | Views [381]

Decided to have a sleep in and not go walking. Caught up with Jo Fowler and got her contact details as we will try and catch them again in Hoian for a meal. After breakfast we headed out to Dong Xuan Market which is a 3 level market selling all sorts ... Read more >

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A Land Down Under

Thu, 7 May 2015 | By dani0083 | Views [189] | Scholarship Entry

It’s not something normal that one can describe. You need a picture to really capture how magnificent the sunset over the river is. We’re sitting on a cruise boat, heading down the Gippsland Lake towards Metung. The sun is setting as we’re going, and ... Read more >

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