2012-10-23 12:55
In last Thursday’s post I covered 30 Things I Miss About Canada. I thought it would be fair to also mention a few things that I DON’T miss about back home. I did get a reminder o… Read More
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Travel blog focusing on my adventures (and mis-adventures) while on a working holiday in Australia, as well as my other side-trips.
2012-10-18 11:59
1. Harvey’s burgers - Oh so good!2. Authentic poutine - even though I can get some around the world, it’s not the REAL thing...3. Hooley’s Happy Hour - $4 pints and 1/2 pri… Read More
2012-10-16 13:10
Moving to Australia can be a big adjustment. As I’ve covered in the past, there’s quite a learning curve, even though things are quite similar. One of the things that I had a bit… Read More
2012-10-11 11:44
Oh boy, I never imagined being without work so long! After coming back from Hawaii I started my hunt for work fairly confident I was gonna land something quick. Boy was I wrong! Every week t… Read More
2012-10-09 13:17
As I’ve mentioned in part 1 of my Melbourne Nightlife Guide, having a full-on night out here can be quite expensive. You’re definitely looking at $100+ for a good night (dinner… Read More
2012-10-04 13:07
One of the things I love to do when travelling is checking out the local nightlife. It’s always interesting looking at the way people act, dress and drink compared to home. Having live… Read More
2012-10-02 13:01
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you’re probably going to be doing at least two islands while you’re there. If that’s the case you’re 90% likely going to be… Read More
2012-09-27 12:49
When planning a trip to Hawaii you’ll probably want to visit at least one more island than Oahu. This is where careful research comes in and where careful choices have to be made. You… Read More
2012-09-27 12:49
Hawaii is an amazing place with sun, sand, beaches and palm trees. But interestingly enough a lot of people seem to be under the impression that it’s an expensive place to vacation. To… Read More
2012-09-27 12:47
I’ve already gone over some of the great sights you can see in Honolulu without having to spend much money. There’s so much to see and do in Honolulu that I thought I’d ded… Read More
2012-09-25 13:12
Travelling to Melbourne you’ll be able to experience all the great gems that this city has to offer. However no trip to Victoria would be complete without exploring the Great Ocean Roa… Read More
2012-09-18 13:05
There’s no way I could do this sport justice in a single blog post. My choice of city to settle here in Australia was Melbourne which is also known as the capital of sport. The sheer n… Read More
2012-09-11 12:24
If you’re just joining this program you’ve missed out on my excruciating booking experience, Amazing Race dash and my encounter with some special needs passengers. I highly sugge… Read More
2012-09-06 12:45
Oh how the mighty have fallen! Having gone from flying business class to cattle class was absolutely terrible. Sadly this was the most economical way of getting from Melbourne to Honolulu as… Read More
2012-09-04 12:56
Well dear readers, I think it’s about time I remove my blog from hiatus and share with you some new material that I’ve come up with. It’s been a long time since my last pos… Read More
2012-05-07 12:53
Wow folks, it certainly has been a while since I’ve written anything on here. Today however marks a special day as I’ve now been away from home for 6 months. I can tell you right… Read More
2012-03-20 12:54
The hiatus is still in effect as the hunt for accommodation continues. The market here in Melbourne is a tough one with plenty of scam artists and morons that you have to be on the lookout f… Read More
2012-03-13 13:01
I must say, this blog is a lot of fun to write for. So far my posts have touched 6 continents and my articles read almost 2500 times since I started the blog in December. I’ve been bri… Read More
2012-03-08 12:57
Just as this year was my first Christmas away from home, it was also my first New Year’s Eve. Having taken up my buddy Rob’s offer of a place to crash I decided to spend NYE in S… Read More
2012-03-06 13:53
Being cheap (or frugal if you prefer to sugar it up) is an art. Obviously like anything else practice makes perfect. Australia is an expensive place, and I’ve already gone over how to… Read More
2012-03-01 13:39
Another way to stretch that Australian dollar is to take advantage of daily and happy hour specials. As I explained in my post My City, St. Kilda has plenty of bars and restaurants with dail… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Well folks, my year in Oz is nearly up. I’ve had the chance to explore Victoria and New South Wales, experiencing unique events like New Year’s Eve in Sydney, cheering for my foo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When you’re travelling for so long you’re obviously going to get homesick at some point. Regardless of how “strong” you are, how determined you are, or hard-headed, a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
While travelling obviously you want to keep in touch with everyone back home. With the advent of modern technology, the odd postcard every now and then has gone the way of the dodo. Nowadays… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you’re coming to Melbourne, most likely at some point or another you will need to use public transport. There is an extensive network here composed of trains, trams (streetcars), an… Read More
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