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11 Beautiful Images of Pakistan

11 Beautiful Images of Pakistan

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Dan.

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Pakistan gets it’s fair share of the media, sadly it is more often than not for something a bunch of fundamentalist nutters have been up to. Pakistan has a lot of natural beauty, particularly in the north and often in disputed regions like Kashmir. Towering mountains with narrow passes and incredible valleys are highlights for [...]

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Air Asia X Review

Air Asia X Review

Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Dan.

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Budget airlines are a staple for any budget traveller. Last time I flew from Melbourne to Singapore I managed to get tickets with Emirates cheaper than the budgets were offering, the Emirates and a Jetstar flight on the same route boarded at gates opposite each other. The Jetstar flight was near full, Emirates about 30%, [...]

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2009 and 2010 in Brief

2009 and 2010 in Brief

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by Dan.

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I’m a bit behind with the obligatory 2009 wrap up and new years goals post due to traveling and a lack of internet access now I am home again but this is it. Looking back on 2009 I’ve traveled back to SE Asia twice and had a great time on both occasions (would I have [...]

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Time For Some Indiana Jones

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Dan.

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I’ve spent the last couple of days moving into a new unit and today I’m off to Cambodia, well it will take me two days to get there going via Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur first and then I will only be there a couple of days before heading to Thailand and later back to Cambo [...]

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Whitsundays Sailing, The Lowdown

Whitsundays Sailing, The Lowdown

Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Dan.

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Last year I decided that before heading off to Asia I should see some more of Australia first, I spent about a week in Sydney before heading up to the Whitsundays to take a sailing trip.
There is absolutely no shortage of options upon arriving in Airlie Beach, from backpacker trips to luxury yachts or live [...]

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Discover Tasmania: Tours by Water

Discover Tasmania: Tours by Water

Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Dan.

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I’ve neglected Australia and my home state of Tasmania on this blog a little bit so in the lead up to my Cambodia, Thailand and possibly Laos trip in just a couple of weeks I’m going to feature them a little more.
One of the best ways to see Tasmania is on its waterways and there [...]

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The Ethical & Responsible Travel Minefield

The Ethical & Responsible Travel Minefield

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Dan.

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Just about every country seems to have a place on many travelers’ lists that will draw commendation from some.
In Australia climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) might be frowned upon, signs at the rock tell visitors that climbing it is disrespectful to the aboriginals. There are many things tourists do wherever they go the inevitably cause offense [...]

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