10 things Australians do differently
Australia may not be the most exotic country to a North American. It’s even a Commonwealth country, just like Canada. Yet, Australians do have their own culture and customs, which lead to minor but sometimes […]
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Gold Coast versus North Stradbroke Island
Although in close proximity to each other in the southeast part of Queensland (Australia), the Gold Coast and North Stradbroke Island couldn’t be more different. What they have in common are beaches. As for the […]
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Tamborine Mountain, off-the-beaten-path discovery
Bunbury, Herentals, Wolfville, Tamborine Mountain. These places probably don’t ring a bell to most people, including seasoned travellers. What do they have in common? They’re all places that I discovered through house-sitting! Discovering new destinations […]
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A day of free sightseeing in Brisbane
I spent three days in Brisbane, in the middle of a heat wave, commuting from my suburban AirBnB accommodation. Needless to say, I was moving very sluggishly. Yet there is no reason why you couldn’t […]
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Melbourne’s laneways
Melbourne’s busy streets can be overwhelming at times, but fortunately there is a solution: the laneways. One of the most endearing and unique of Melbourne’s features, the laneways are pedestrian alleys between the main streets, […]
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10 free things to do in Perth
Perth is an expensive city, even in relation to other large cities: $4 for a cappuccino, $6 for a piece of cake, $9 for a craft beer, $22 for a burger. The list goes on. […]
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The dolphins are not interested. Let’s go to Perth
My house-sitting gig in Bunbury ended last Thursday. Before leaving though, I wanted to go on a special excursion. Since my winery and food tour in Margaret River had been cancelled due to some people […]
