Journeys

Lunch in Camp’s Bay

Lunch in Camp’s Bay

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After our adventures atop Table Mountain, we hopped back on the Big Red Tourist Bus, ready to continue our introduction to Cape Town. As we meandered through the surrounding hills, we discovered that we making our way to Camp’s Bay- a beautiful beach-side suburb that we had seen from on top of Table Mountain. Seen…
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Exploring Cape Town on the Big Red Bus

Exploring Cape Town on the Big Red Bus

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After finally meeting up with my sister, Ryanne, and her friend Holley, we quickly set to the task of figuring out exactly what we wanted to see and do while in Cape Town. We were going to be cramming a lot into a short period of time, and knew we had to use our time…
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Hello South Africa!

Hello South Africa!

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When I decided to set out on this epic adventure and started spreading the word among my friends and relatives, I can’t tell you how many people said something along the lines of “Ohhhh! Thats’s amazing! You have to let me know where you’re traveling- I’ll definitely come and meet up with you somewhere!” Grand…
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A visit to the Great Wall of China

A visit to the Great Wall of China

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Being in Beijing, a trip to the Great Wall of China was a definite MUST. We had done a bit of research on the different options and were stuck in a debate about whether or not to go for a day-long hike along a part of the wall that was still left in ruins, or…
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Welcome to Nepal!(?)

Welcome to Nepal!(?)

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My arrival into Kathmandu was an eye-opening experience, to say the very least. I really had no idea what to expect of the country of Nepal to begin with- just what I had read in a couple of guidebooks and gleaned from a few other travelers. I knew enough to be aware that Tourist Visas…
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The ‘Best Jobs in the World’ Competition

The ‘Best Jobs in the World’ Competition

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From April-June 2013, Tourism Australia held another round of its famous ‘Best Job in the World’ competition- this time, there were 6 tourism-related ‘Dream Jobs’ spread across Australia up for grabs. So, did I get involved? Ummmm- OF COURSE! An opportunity to spend 6 months promoting the country I call my ‘home away from home’,…
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A Day on the Links in Apollo Bay

A Day on the Links in Apollo Bay

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One of the towns Cory and I stopped off in while traveling along the Great Ocean Road was that of Apollo Bay- a small fishing village right on the coast. We stayed there for a few days- caught up with some friends, took a fishing charter, relaxed in the INCREDIBLY nice hostel we were staying…
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A damp day in Cradle Valley

A damp day in Cradle Valley

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Any visit to The Land Down Under Down-Under (Also known as Tasmania) mandates a visit to the iconic Cradle Valley. Located in the in the central-western part of the island state, Cradle Valley is THE signature landmark among the innumerable other natural wonders Tasmania somehow squeezes within its shores. Packed with hiking trails, spotted with…
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The Coogee-to-Bondi Coastal Walk

The Coogee-to-Bondi Coastal Walk

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The Coogee-to-Bondi Coastal Walk is simply a MUST DO when visiting Sydney. High bluffs rising vertically above the pounding surf, salty sea spray and majestic seagulls riding on the warm breeze, beautiful beaches, tidal swimming pools, and the endless expanse of blue that is the Pacific Ocean spreading to the eastern horizon- it is more…
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A trip to the Blue Mountains

A trip to the Blue Mountains

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After we had settled into our new pad in Bondi and gotten accustomed to our work schedules, Cory and I planned a quick trip up to the Blue Mountains- a short 2-hour train ride west out of Sydney. We wanted to get outside to do some hiking and some mountain biking, and the little mountain…
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