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Staying in a cave house in Turkey
Staying in a cave house in Turkey is something that should be experienced, particularly if you are in an area that is renowned for them. The Cappadocia region of Turkey is such a place, and the village of Goreme is predominantly a village of cave houses. Staying in a...
read moreA study in urban design, the New Acton precinct – Canberra
Quite simply the New Acton precinct in Canberra, Australia incorporates housing, retail and hospitality facilities. Yet, that is such a simplistic look at what I consider to be a very well considered, very well executed urban design... and quite a progressive and...
read moreSingapore – “Outside my Front Door” by Seriously Travel
This week we look at Singapore in our Outside my Front Door series of posts by fellow travel bloggers. Outside my Front Door is a series of posts by fellow travel bloggers who share what is ... outside of their own front door Joey and Marie are an American couple and...
read moreOne way to meet your travelling companion
I have the absolute answer beyond any shadow of a doubt on how to get a date and meet a travelling companion for life – go on a doggy date. This is one theory to finding that elusive person that you are prepared to travel the world with. The other week I went...
read moreOne for your bucket list – a total eclipse of the sun
If you want an experience like no other, than add a total eclipse of the sun to your bucket list. We were very fortunate to experience one, and that is what I will describe here; the experience of this phenomenal occurrence. What is a total eclipse of the sun?...
read moreHow to be an Aussie
How to be an Aussie is an art form and the Aussie characteristics are quite unique. Australia is an exceptional country and so are its people. I am not saying Aussie, Aussie Aussie .. whatever, but we did certainly put on a good Olympics didn’t we? We all know that we...
read moreHow to drink sake in Japan
How to drink sake in Japan Drinking sake or saki in Japan is bound up in rituals, and there are codes of practice or etiquette involved in both serving and drinking sake. Despite what you may read about sake being low in alcohol, it seems to catch you unawares if you...
read moreAustralia – “Outside my Front Door” by Mapping Megan
Outside my Front Door is a series of posts by fellow travel bloggers who share what is ... outside of their own front door Megan is an Australian Journalist who has been travelling and blogging around the world for the last 7 years to inspire others to embark on their...
read moreJalan Alor – Kuala Lumpur’s food kitchen #TastyTuesday
Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur Jalan Alor is in effect Kuala Lumpur's food kitchen. With the very diverse cultural mix that makes up Kuala Lumpur it stands to reason that the street food will be exceptional and that hawkers will abound. This is definitely the case and...
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