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Helen Avaient
Nov 15, 20203 min read
Royal Perth Hospital Museum
Sometimes visiting a museum that was never on your list, can entertain and educate, and make you glad you took the time to visit. My...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Have a Go Day, Perth Western Australia 2020
A brilliant social and educating event has been held annually in Perth since 1992 and I had the pleasure of attending this event on 11...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 9, 20201 min read
20 Reasons to live a year in New Zealand
I am considering my next destination to spend a year. Each time I have visited New Zealand, I have been awed by its beauty and people....
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Helen Avaient
Nov 8, 20201 min read
20 Reasons to live a year in Tasmania
I am considering my next destination to spend a year. Tasmania is an awesome state in Australia, and I have visited many times. Here are...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 30, 20202 min read
10 things to do if you injure yourself on holidays
The reason I haven't posted for the last few weeks is because I had a small accident and broke my hand. As my dominant hand is the one I...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 8, 20203 min read
Fun, Friends and Frolics at Hash House Harriers
“Meet up with me next Tuesday night, under the bridge near The Narrows in Perth, just before dusk. Bring Cash.” She said to me. It was...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 7, 20202 min read
Australia has NO private beaches
There are no private beaches in Australia. Any land that the high tide touches is Crown Land. This means that people can use the beaches...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 5, 20202 min read
West Australian Battler Success Story - Spud Shed
I love a success story where a hard working battler overcomes prejudice and unfair laws to succeed and help others. The Galati family is...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 28, 20203 min read
"You are too fat to fly" - plus top tips for fat travelers
“You are too fat to fly economy. You will have to pay for a second seat!” These were the words whispered across the table as I sat in the...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 28, 20203 min read
Camping in the bush at Honeymoon Pool, Western Australia
There is something primal about a campfire. The heat it generates warms your body whilst the flickering flames are almost hypnotising....
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Helen Avaient
Sep 26, 20202 min read
There is no place like Gnome -sville, Western Australia
Over 5000 (and growing weekly) gnomes call this place home, Ferguson Valley in the south of Western Australia. Listed as one of the top...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Gingin is a win-win in Western Australia
Driving back from Toodyay towards Perth, the road passes through lovely farming countryside. Local farmers sell excess produce at their...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 22, 20204 min read
12 things to see and do in Toodyay, Western Australia
An hour’s drive through rolling hills northeast of Perth brings you to the delightful country town of Toodyay. Close enough to Perth for...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 20, 20204 min read
Delectable Gin and Vodka in the Swan Valley
Delectable's definition - highly pleasing, delightful and enjoyable. This perfectly sums up my recent visit to Old Young's Distillery in...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Impress people with a skill - pizza making (recipe included)
Most people enjoy food, not only does it nurture your body, it is often a social event. During my travels I have often offered to cook...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Western Australia wildflowers at Kings Park
"...Our land abounds in Nature's gifts, of beauty rich and rare" are some of the word's of Australia's National Anthem. Western Australia...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Oh Hey WA Perth walking tours, are A-OK
Perth has incredible street art, and I recently discovered the joy of it on a 2 hour city walking tour with awesome tour guide Adie...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 6, 20201 min read
Entertainment Book - Savings up to week 5 - total $66.20
Weeks 2-5 savings: $23.00 Total Savings: $66.20 These last four weeks savings were all food related when meeting up with friends....
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Helen Avaient
Sep 5, 20203 min read
Harvey Western Australia is a lovely country town
The township of Harvey sits 140kms south of Perth along the South Western Highway and is known for its beef, oranges and cheese. With a...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Myalup's Painted Kangaroos
What could be more Australian than a kangaroo and a meat pie? Add them together, which is what the Miami Bakehouse at Myalup has done,...
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