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Trip: A year working and travelling around the Northern Hemisphere

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Photos: Athens - Land of the Gods

GREECE | Monday, 11 Apr 2011 | Photo Gallery

Seeing all that was to be seen in the beautiful Olympic city!
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Photos: London Sightseeing

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 29 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery

Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
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Embracing all that London has to offer: Wax Sculptures, Art, Food, History & A Giant Ferris Wheel!

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 29 Mar 2011 | Views [977]

I spent a weekend soaking up the tourist attractions of London with Amber and Steve, who are on a holiday in England and Europe from Australia. We kicked off the weekend with a trip to Madame Tussauds, where we were amazed at how real all the ... Read more >

Tags: brick lane, london eye, madame tussauds, tower of london, westminster abbey


Ireland - the land of Guinness, Grand Times & Great Craic!

IRELAND | Monday, 21 Mar 2011 | Views [1087]

I headed up to Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. I decided to go with a tour group so I could meet some new people and not worry about organizing anything! The tour met at 5.30am Wednesday morning to get started on the ... Read more >

Tags: dublin, guinness, ireland, st. patricks day


Photos: Ireland

IRELAND | Monday, 21 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery

St. Patrick's Day, Guinness & Great Craic!
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Tags: dublin, guinness, ireland, st. patricks day


Photos: Iceland

ICELAND | Wednesday, 9 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery

Guilfoss, Geysir, Pingvellir National Park, Reykjavik & Horseriding
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Iceland by name... Iceland by nature!

ICELAND | Wednesday, 9 Mar 2011 | Views [990]

Saturday I arrived into Iceland to strong winds and rain blowing horizontally into my face… not exactly the sun and blue skies I had been hoping for! Nevertheless, I stuck to my plan and headed from the airport to the Blue Lagoon, and ... Read more >

Tags: golden circle, iceland, iceland horse, northern lights


Photos: Switzerland

SWITZERLAND | Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery

My week in the swiss alps, staying at the Guide World Centre, Our Chalet in Adelboden
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Photos: Brick Lane & West End Theatre

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011 | Photo Gallery


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Switzerland... the land of cheese, chocolate and FONDUE!

SWITZERLAND | Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011 | Views [1541] | Comments [1]

Day One & Two –   Travelling and Arrival at Our Chalet After a plane, a bus, a night in a hotel, another bus, two trains, another bus and then a mini van… I have arrived at my destination! It was definitely worth the trip… ... Read more >

Tags: alps, our chalet, snow, switzerland, zurich


Brick Lane & West End Theatre

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011 | Views [968] | Comments [1]

I went out to dinner with two teaching friends on Wednesday night before Switzerland, we decided to go and check out Brick Lane… it is renowned for being the Indian food capital of London! As we walked along the street we could tell ... Read more >

Tags: brick lane, london, west end theatre


Photos: Canterbury & Chinese New Year

UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 7 Feb 2011 | Photo Gallery

Exploring the ancient city of Canterbury, and Chinese New Year in London
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Canterbury & Chinese New Year

UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 7 Feb 2011 | Views [507]

This weekend I decided to go exploring outside of London. Another teacher friend (Georgie) and I embarked on an excursion to the town of Canterbury. We started off the day with a train ride through the city, which then turned into rural England with ... Read more >

Tags: canterbury, chinese new year


My London Birthday Week

UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 31 Jan 2011 | Views [574] | Comments [2]

Last week was a very busy week! Tuesday night I organised an "Australian Night" at Guides to celebrate Australia Day, we made vegemite sandwiches, read Possum Magic, had a competition to see who could draw the best Australian map, played games ... Read more >

Tags: birthday, london, teaching


Photos: London Tour & Iceskating at Somerset House

UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 16 Jan 2011 | Photo Gallery

A walking tour around some of the historical sites of London, and a night of iceskating with teaching friends at Somerset House
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Good News, London Tour and a Challenging Start!

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 11 Jan 2011 | Views [430]

I had a very positive day on Friday - I received many calls from a couple of teaching agencies wanting to book me in for work, and I accepted a two week post in the South London area. They said it was a little bit of a challenging school, but that the ... Read more >

Tags: london tour, teaching challenges


Photos: Edinburgh & Hogmanay

UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 3 Jan 2011 | Photo Gallery

Exploring Edinburgh Castle and Hogmanay Festival
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Edinburgh & Hogmanay

UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 3 Jan 2011 | Views [471]

I travelled north over New Years to Edinburgh to experience the famed Hogmanay festival. I spent New Years Eve exploring the old town and Edinburgh Castle, which is a beautiful old castle full of very interesting history. The view from the top is amazing, ... Read more >

Tags: edinburgh, hogmanay


Photos: Leaving Brisbane Airport & First Day in London

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 28 Dec 2010 | Photo Gallery


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Ullo Gov'ner!

UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 28 Dec 2010 | Views [431]

After what seemed like weeks confined to a very small space on the plane, I emerged bleary eyed, stiff and sore into Heathrow Airport! It was 3 degrees when we landed, and there was ice on the wings next to me... catching the train to our friends house ... Read more >


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