Tag: Australia
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The Hunt for Savings: Australia
My friend and I were in the second month of our year-long Australian working holiday visa slumming it up and we decided we needed jobs. After looking for 5 minutes online and knowing we are dainty human beings not geared for manual labour we came to the conclusion that we should pick fruit. We decided…
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Hobo AKA a Backpacker
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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Props for Australia
Driving Whilst doing a road trip in Australia, truck/ rest stops are invaluable. Rest stops offer more amenities than truck stops such as washrooms and picnic tables. Truck stops generally only are a flat piece of land to park. Along the way, especially on the East Coast places like Gin Gin have complimentary tea or…
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Taming the Wild Tassie
Cruising around in a Suzuki Swift pumping the Pussycat Dolls is the only way to enjoy the wonder that Tasmania has to offer. Costly tours will show you the highlights but a rental car gives you the glorious freedom to be cheap. The tourist centre heeded warnings, that Tassie in seven days can not be…
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There is no Freshness like Coles Freshness
We were famished. When was the last time we ate? 45 minutes ago? An hour? I didn’t want to let my mind go there. I began to grow weak; mentally and physically. We walked on. Was there no place in downtown Sydney where one could purchase wholesome, fresh food at reasonable prices? “I give up!…
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You’re the Tim to my Tam
Do I start with its delectable chocolate coating? Or perhaps its surprisingly soft inner filling? Either way, may I introduce you (if you haven’t already been blessed with knowing) THE TimTam. More Australian than Vegemite, some may say. This Australian favourite is certain not to disappoint. With ten flavours and growing; Double Chocolate Caramel, White…
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Blog it Like it’s Hot
You know what is not hot? The weather in Melbourne, Australia right now. Being from Canada you would think I would be loving this 20-degree weather but I am cold. Soup and blanket cold.
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