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What to expect of a hotel room
We work at a lot of 5-star hotels, so we know what to expect of a hotel room My friend loves 5-star hotels. We spoke with what her about what she expects in a hotel and a hotel room at this level. She mentioned two things straight away, which I believe sum it up...
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Cosplay in Japan
Why do many engage is costume play or cosplay in Japan? If you visit the Tokyo districts of Harajuku, Akihabara and Ikebukuro you will inevitably come across Japanese teens in the main, but not exclusively, dressed as their favourite cartoon, anime or manga character....
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The sarong – a unisex travel essential
A sarong is a unisex travel essential that has more uses than even we have considered, so feel free to add to this list. A sarong has proven on every occasion to have its uses, no matter where we travel, nor what the season is. It is an all round travel necessity....
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Germany – “Outside my Front Door” by Reflections Enroute
Outside my Front Door is a series of posts by fellow travel bloggers who share what is ... outside of their own front door, and today we look at living in Germany Jim and Corinne are an American married couple who have had the opportunity to live all over the world...
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To stopover or not to stopover, that is the question
To stopover or not to stopover is a question that any one who has endured a long haul flight just once - asks themselves. As Australians, we are veterans of the long haul flight. They do not get any easier, trust me. We have done the 6-hour stopover and not forked out...
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Eat Risotto …in Italy #TastyTuesday
Eat Risotto in Italy - they know how to cook this tricky little dish. Risotto is considered to be the death knell for many aspiring chefs on cooking shows along with chocolate fondant or molten lava cake. To Italians, risotto is de riguer and they know how to make it...
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Sydney walkabout – photo essay
Sydney walkabout - photo essay. Do we think that Sydney is stunning? We definitely do. These are some photos that we took while walking around a small section of this beautiful city. Sydney provides a juxtaposition of the old, by Australian standards, and the new. The...
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge
Good morning Sydney Harbour Bridge! The Sydney Harbour Bridge as seen in all of its glory on a crisp cool sunny morning. Sydney Harbour Bridge is an architectural triumph, and a visual delight and for us it is a symbol of home. The Sydney Harbour Bridge looks...
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Play Pachinko when in Tokyo
When you go to Tokyo you will see Pachinko parlours literally everywhere. They are very well sign posted, so you will easily be able to find one. Anywhere. Everywhere. I had no idea what a Pachinko parlour was when we 1st went to Tokyo. I could see a lot of colour and...
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