The glorious backpack; it is your customized version of the Swiss Army Knife. You decided what is important. Two pairs of underwear or three? Bring your razor or maybe it is time for your wild ape-man to emerge? Deodorant or natural odour? Every section has been stuffed, every pocket is packed, and every crevice is […]
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Dual Citizenship is total badass. It means two countries love you so much they BOTH want to call you their own. It is every child’s dream. A few cautionary details- depending on the country, you may have to enlist in military service or other cumbersome things of that nature. Also, be aware of the rules
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A few of my notable accommodation’s. Australia Accommodation Grand:The Pickled Frog- Hobart, TasmaniaThey had a DOG! Arts Factory- Byron Bay, New South Wales Hippies, didgeridoos, nature walks, yoga- serenity now. Europe Accommodation Worst:The Shinning-Dublin, IrelandIf the name wasn’t enticing enough. I’ve seen the movie, and now I’ve almost experienced it. One lucky individual on Hostelworld
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So this list isn’t Oprah-endorsed BUT I am sure it would be if she knew about it. Unbelievably Stunning Sunset: Oia- Santorini, Most Delectable Peach: Osoyoos– British Columbia Flakiest Croissant: Jackman & McRoss Bakery- Hobart, Tasmania Highest Concentration of Genuinely Nice People: Queenstown and Hobart- Tasmania & Mildura, Australia Liveliest Music: Donegal- Ireland Craziest Night Out:
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Riding your bike in downtown Amsterdam during rush hour can only be described one way; playing 150cc level of Mario Kart. You are Toad sitting in his little blue racing kart at the starting line. Countless challengers line up around you. You are calm yet fully aware of the green light starting gun. 3…2…1 And
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I talked about it almost daily. It was years since my last but I knew I was ready for another one. I had become a mature twenty-three-year-old woman and I longed for companionship. For those trips to the supermarket; those late nights after a crazy evening; those messy mornings. I needed my own, to nurture
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Just dropped a whole bunch of money on your fancy new campervan, station wagon or rental car? You are not alone. The problem lies in where to park your lil beauty without getting ticketed. In places such as Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane or Hervey Bay, it is difficult to find free parking/ it is non-existent. Free
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Generally, I book accommodation for the first night upon my arrival in a new city. After a long flight, all I truly want is to feel what it is like to sleep horizontally again. There are many sites but I am a hostelworld fan to search for hostels in the area. Book directly with the
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The non-sports enthusiasts will never understand. They see a puck, sticks and skates and try to calculate joy. Every time our boys step on the ice, we- the lucky ones, experience it. Sleep is irrelevant to the true fan. You feel honoured putting your game face on at 4:00 am due to the time zone
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For those of you who consider “swimming in the ocean” and “shower” synonymous-read on. For those of you who read the previous statement with a scowl and thought “there aren’t actually people who think that way”- stop reading and take your judgmental attitude elsewhere. After five days of camping, your normal tantalizing musk may not
