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A bit of road trip and a new start: a video
We have had a face lift, a make over if you like of Contented Traveller. We hope you are going to like it and will accept any feedback both positive and constructive. Let us know what you think. It is not only our site that has had a makeover but our lives as well. So...
read moreWhat happens if you die overseas?
Ever wondered What happens if you die overseas? Strange conversations happen around our dinner table, and one segued into what would happen if you died while overseas. Everyone’s response was varied, from leave me there, to bring me home. This then led into the...
read moreAn Australia sub culture – Bogans.
If you are Visiting Australia, then you need to know about bogans - an Australia sub culture. When you are trying to gain an understanding of what makes us a great nation, understanding our nuances will help you. I know some of you are trying to get a hang of the...
read moreSingapore – “Outside my Front Door” by Travel and Beyond
Outside my Front Door is a series of posts by fellow travel bloggers who share what is ... outside of their own front door Portraying a kaleidoscope of all things travel related mixed with just the right dosage of history and culture, Travel and Beyond is a...
read moreAre you a pig, a monkey or a very talkative horse? Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is celebrated on the 31st of January to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This is celebrated around the world and with much colour, pageantry, food and tradition. This year is the year of the Horse according to Chinese astrology. If you were...
read moreA 100 metre food stroll in Australia
A 100 metre food stroll in Australia reveals the very diversity of food offerings in our community. There is no denying that food is a very important part of life. When we travel or at home we like to enjoy all that is on offer. We are lucky in that we live in such a...
read moreA photo post of some of our favourite destinations (to date).
A photo post of some of our favourite destinations .. so far. I suppose that I am an emotional traveller. I am not saying that I cry and carry on but that I get a gut feeling about a place. Sometimes this is a really good feeling and my experiences confirm this. At...
read moreOur subjective take on being Aussies
An no I am not saying Aussie, Aussie Aussie .. whatever, but we did certainly put on a good Olympics didn’t we? On the 26th January each year, we also put on a mega country wide party to celebrate not only Australia Day but the fact that we get the Monday off as pay...
read moreThe death knell of the paper book
Is the bell tolling on the paper book or has it already tolled? The writing has been on the wall for a long time but now it has got personal. This is an inevitable thing that you face when moving to an apartment from a home, where you literally do not have the room...
read moreWe are Paula and Gordon,
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