Monthly Archives: April 2011

Lessons in Space

Blue Patagonia dress. Black New Balance trainers. Knockoff Swiss Army knife. I can name every item I currently own, mostly because two months ago I was packing it all into my purple 65 liter backpack to spend the year working … Continue reading

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The Australian Adventure: Three Months In

**Since I am working the most insane shift of my life on Monday, also known here as ANZAC Day, this post is coming to you from the past! It’s like Back to the Future.** Oh how much has happened in … Continue reading

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How to Survive a Wine Tour

I’m far from an expert on wine, most often choosing price over taste (couch, cough, Franzia). This is probably especially sad considering I’ve worked in bars and restaurants for the last year, constantly surrounded by quality wines. And did I … Continue reading

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Dining with Harry

Almost one year ago, I learned of my love for the Aussie meat pie, back in my hometown’s Australian Bakery. I’ve had many meat pies since arriving in Australia, including a soggy Four and Twenty from 7-11 in St. Kilda … Continue reading

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A Day in the Rocks

*I know I’ve been slacking on the blog posts, but I’ve finally uploaded the pictures to accompany this post. One day last week, I didn’t have to work until 6, so Tommy and I went to the Rocks Markets in … Continue reading

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Photo Essay: Eastern Beaches Coastal Walk

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of doing another great FREE Sydney thing: the Bondi to Coogee walk. Even though I didn’t get all the way to Coogee because of time constraints, it was a beautiful day and I got to … Continue reading

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Travel Writing Round Up [April 2011]

If you saw the last few editions of  Travel Writing Round Up, welcome back! There are a lot of great opportunities this month, so I hope you will take full advantage of them. A lot are repeats from last month as … Continue reading

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