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The adventures of the Mel

Trip: World tour

There are [123] stories from my trip: World tour


N.A.P. #2

CANADA | Thursday, 7 Feb 2008 | Views [572] | Comments [1]

Okay, in response to the plethora of comments I received, I have two pieces of information to relay to you. a) as of a few days ago, the WorldNomads photo loading tool has not been working, and as much as I love you all, I ain't loading up the photos ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase


Not a post

CANADA | Monday, 4 Feb 2008 | Views [613] | Comments [9]

This is not so much a story, but a question. I've been posting photos on both here and Facebook, and was wondering if anyone is actually viewing them on here. I was thinking of perhaps posting a link to my photos on Facebook with each post; like ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase


Montreal walking tour

CANADA | Monday, 4 Feb 2008 | Views [738] | Comments [4]

Bonjour! I am sitting at my hostel in Montreal, which classes itself as an 'Alternative Backpackers', and it has an understated funk to it. The walls are all painted different 'gently bold' colours, if that makes sense. The staff are fantastic, cruisey ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Quebec Carnaval

CANADA | Monday, 4 Feb 2008 | Views [1575] | Comments [2]

Well, I certainly didn't feel that great the day after my last post, I tell you! I always knew there was a reason I didn't drink beer. Because it makes you SICK! Had to get up at 10:30 to check out and in again (changing to a dorm), which left me plenty ... Read more >

Tags: Party time


Gallery: Quebec Carnaval and shenanigans

CANADA | Monday, 4 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery


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A night in QC

CANADA | Saturday, 2 Feb 2008 | Views [906] | Comments [6]

Okay, so the bulk of the post will be about the night I've just had, as there really is not to much to report on during the day. At about 2pm we went on a guided tour of the hotel Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Who is we you ask? Take a breath: Natalya ... Read more >

Tags: Party time


Gallery: Quebec City

CANADA | Thursday, 31 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery


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A stroll through QC

CANADA | Thursday, 31 Jan 2008 | Views [431]

As the title suggests, today I simply meandered through the streets of Quebec and enjoyed the moderate weather (by Canadian standards). It is very European, at times I felt like I could have been in Rome, you know, bar the French diffusing through ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Friendly Canada

CANADA | Wednesday, 30 Jan 2008 | Views [588] | Comments [6]

I have been completely overwhelmed by the inherent kindness and generosity displayed by almost every Canadian I have met thus far. I know Australians like to consider themselves friendly and laid-back, but we have much to learn from this bitterly cold ... Read more >

Tags: People


Gallery: Dogsledding

CANADA | Sunday, 27 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery


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ADVENTURE!!

CANADA | Sunday, 27 Jan 2008 | Views [645] | Comments [2]

Today was freaking cold. I now know what they mean when they say wind chill. I can’t say I ever thought it was a cop-out, but it kind of meant nothing to me. Until today. Oh my freaking jebus, it was cold. Apparently about -25 or so with wind chill.... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures


Adventures in Banff

CANADA | Sunday, 27 Jan 2008 | Views [651] | Comments [1]

Once upon a time there was a young woman walking through a forest. She was known commonly as wee Mel, a name a Scotsman gave her one time because she was quite short. Personally, the narrator believes that all non-short people suffer from midget-envy, ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors


Gallery: Banff

CANADA | Friday, 25 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery


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A bit of Banff

CANADA | Thursday, 24 Jan 2008 | Views [470] | Comments [2]

A brunette is walking along a track when an elk jumps out. Start of joke? Possibly. Both brunette and elk have minor aneurisms and severe palpitations? Yup. I think that the brunette was too busy looking at the icy track because she had ended up on her ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Gallery: Around Nakiska

CANADA | Thursday, 24 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Nakiska

CANADA | Monday, 21 Jan 2008 | Views [508] | Comments [3]

Hello my little readers, No longer am I a prisoner, except for the part where I'm almost confined to Andrew's room, hiding as an illegal immigrant to avoid the steely wrath of the owner of the dormitories where Andrew is now staying. In case I forgot, ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


From the middle of BF nowhere

CANADA | Saturday, 19 Jan 2008 | Views [690] | Comments [2]

I write to you from a minimum security prison in the middle of BF nowhere. How do I explain this to my parents? Well, apparently I had a VERY good time. Or, in fact, the jail has been converted into a dormitory type set up for people working at Nakiska ... Read more >

Tags: People


Gallery: Accommodation near Nakiska

CANADA | Friday, 18 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery


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More Schmalgary

CANADA | Tuesday, 15 Jan 2008 | Views [454] | Comments [1]

Why am I writing again? Because I can donkey, because I can. Three notes on Canadians: * Their light switches are upside down. This is mildly frustrating. It would make good fodder for C-grade comedy. * Canadian men LOVE Australian accents. Particularly ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Gallery: Calgary

CANADA | Monday, 14 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

A quick walk around Calgary
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