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Katoomba and the Caves
This weekend, I made an excuse to once more leave Melbourne this time by escaping north to the mountainous suburbs of Sydney, further than we Atlantans would even recognize as OTP (Outside the Perimeter). Arriving in Sydney’s Central Station, I changed over to a train that would take me two hours outside of the city…
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Travel Ups and Down Under (Again)
Travel Ups: After being on a little blog silence, I am back in Oz for the final leg of my yellow brick journey. As many of you are aware, as my last trip completed, I managed to celebrate a little too hard and neglected my flight back to the States. With great expense and trial,…
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Tasmania: Launceston
I am at the office on the Friday before my last weekend in Oz and I excited that I am fulfilling one of my initial goals: I am leaving for Tasmania today. After printing out the bus pass for travel to the airport, I write down my itinerary on the back of the pass for…
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Stereosonic 2010: Melbourne
To quote Wikipedia: “Stereosonic is an annual music festival held in Australia in early December. From its humble beginnings, Stereosonic has become a relatively big music festival in Australia. Stereosonic is held in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne. Stereosonic is a collaboration of two major Australia promoters Hardware and Onelove corporations. Stereosonic is a mix…
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Ten Tips of Air Travel Etiquette
This past Saturday evening, I flew from Atlanta, GA (USA) to Melbourne, VIC (AUS) on another one of those exciting 30+ hour flights. Everything was starting so much nicer than last time: I had my place clean (thanks for helping Nic!) and remembered to turn the AC and other appliances; I had even eaten a…
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Sydney: Finally a Week of Going Out!
This past (and last scheduled in Australia) weekend, I made my way up from Melbourne to Sydney. I travel my preferred method and it truly was a wicked time. Leaving the office around 16:00 afforded me plenty of time to catch the bus to the Tullamarine Airport, and with a round trip costing 26 AUD…
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Ten-ish Things That I Want From Someone Else’s Travel Pack
This is a list of ten things that I have found on other people’s pack list that I have decided to incorporate in my own. So, that may be a lie because because this list actually all came from one list, but it is a damn good list and most of these things transcend personal travel…
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Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory
It is another weekend and this one is slated for rain. Melbourne is expected to get one month’s worth of rain over this weekend. Luckily I have a two days of outdoor activities planned; Karma and Mother Nature would have it no other way. This weekend also kicks off the beginning races of the Melbourne Cup. The local…
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How to Pack Smartly for International Business Travel
I reflect on the challenges of packing for an international business trip, highlighting the importance of choosing appropriate bags and ensuring essential items like suits, personal gear, and technology are included. I express frustrations about forgetting items, limitations of hotel amenities, and the need for multifunctional footwear and proper documentation.
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My Weekend in Australia: From Flights to Festivals
I share my experiences while traveling from Sydney to Melbourne for work. After navigating delays and airport security issues, I arrive at my accommodating hotel. The following days consist of settling into my new role, while the weekend features exploring local festivals and botanical gardens. I reflect on their time and plan future activities.