Category: Travel

Slideshow Night #1: Egpyt

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Years ago I set of to backpack around the world on my own. I spent over two years travelling, working and had a blast.

All the photos I took were on film (showing my age). I used to post home photos in one package and then the negatives in another letter just in case one would go missing.

These photos now sit in a bookshelf gathering dust. I am going to scan some of these old photos and put on a special slide show night for you! Don’t you feel lucky?

Should the house burn down at least I will have some of my old travel photos to look at.Read More »

Favourite Coastal Areas From Around The World

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In Australia we are spoiled for choice of pristine beaches and especially here on the West Coast! During my travels it has been hard to find beaches that measure up to our beautiful coastline.

I love being near the water whether it is swimming, snorkeling, being on a boat or having a game of beach cricket. It gives me a sense of calm and clarity. So it is only natural that when I travel I often find myself by the ocean.Read More »

Raffles Hotel Singapore and the butler button

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Raffles HotelYou can image my excitement when my business card was drawn out of a hat at the Asean Tourism Forum and the prize was a nights accommodation at the prestigious Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The hotel first opened its doors in 1887, since then this five star hotel has become an icon.

Maybe I slept on the same bed as the queen? Ok so it was more likely the same bed as one of her servants but that is close enough for me!Read More »

Working in the Travel Industry

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Shangri-la's Rasa Sentosa
Shangri-la’s Rasa Sentosa

The travel industry is diverse and made up of many different sectors including travel agents, tour guides, cruising and the list goes on. I have ten years of experience working in travel and most of this time was working at a wholesaler. A majority of people don’t know about travel wholesalers, basically they are the middle man between the travel agent and the travel supplier.Read More »

Learning to Surf

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Surfing Code

Every time I am at the beach I stare at a surfers’ code sign, watch the surfers looking at the water to see if the conditions are right to hit the surf and think to myself I want to be a surfer. It is a sport I have been wanting to take up for some time but thought how is it possible to do this with small children? Recently I discovered a group called Surfing Mums Inc which is a not-for-profit association that supports a network of mums that surf. They meet at the beach to alternate childcare duties enabling parents to enjoy some time in the surf. It sounds amazing so I am thinking of taking a few lessons so I can join the group.Read More »