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The Elopement
Read more: The ElopementI’m 39 and my NEW HUSBAND (!!!) is 42. Neither one of us has been married before and we’ve never wanted a big wedding. I’m from the USA, Bobby is from South Africa and the logistics of bringing family over to Australia became complicated and very expensive. At the time of writing this, it was…
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South African Curry Recipe
Read more: South African Curry RecipeAs a contributing author to a new cookbook called The Christmas Kitchen, I’ve put together a collection of meaningful recipes and I’ve been cooking up a storm to make sure they are all presented in the book exactly how they should be. The menu this weekend was my partner’s mom’s curry. According to the family…
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Dusting off the old blog for a new chapter
Read more: Dusting off the old blog for a new chapterWoah, so much has happened since 2018
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The Aussie Doof
Read more: The Aussie DoofAustralia is dripping with music festivals, but doofs are truly a special experience. A doof is basically a music festival/rave that takes place in a picturesque field, forest or the beach. The music genre is typically focused on electronic and bass. The word “doof” comes from the onomatopoeia for the sound of bass drums. doof…
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Carry-On Packing Tips for Ladies
Read more: Carry-On Packing Tips for LadiesThere are so many benefits to carrying-on. You don’t have to worry about the airline losing your bag. You will also be able to leave the airport quickly without having to wait for luggage. It is a pain having to schlep your carry-on through the airport for connections, but it is so much more convenient…
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The Great Barrier Reef
Read more: The Great Barrier ReefThere are 3 main jumping off points to the Great Barrier Reef. Starting north and moving south- Port Douglas, Cairns and Airlie Beach. The trip Joe and I took was– Cairns —> Port Douglas —> Cairns —> Townsville —> Airlie Beach This post highlights recommendations based on things we did during our 12 day trip.…
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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) & Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Read more: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) & Unique Student Identifier (USI)Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) In order to work in a place that serves alcohol, most companies require Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification. The course is offered online through various companies at various price points. Different states have different RSA requirements as the laws are not the same. Before moving to Australia, I swore…
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Work and Holiday Visa, Australia: Everything You Need to Know!
Read more: Work and Holiday Visa, Australia: Everything You Need to Know!There are two types of work/holiday visas in Australia. “Working Holiday (subclass 417)” and “Work and Holiday (subclass 462)”. This post relates to the latter. To qualify for the visa: You must be between the age of 18 and 31 You are not permitted to bring any dependents with you You must have at…
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My New Home – Australia
Read more: My New Home – AustraliaI’ve been residing in Surfers Paradise, Australia for nearly 2 weeks now. From the instant I stepped off the pane, I loved it here. Australia is what I imagine the United States was like in the 1950’s, but with more modern conveniences. Many establishments close at 5 or 6pm and most places you would need…
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Granada, Nicaragua
Read more: Granada, NicaraguaFrom the outside, businesses and shops look like fortresses, but you will be pleasantly surprised upon entering to find pristine courtyards and thoughtful décor.
Angela Killian
Traveler, Writer, Cook and Wino
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