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A fabulous first day and night in Istanbul Turkey

Helen Avaient

Dec 4, 20224 min read

A fabulous first day and night in Istanbul Turkey

The only transcontinental city in the world is located on two continents, Europe and Asia. Welcome to Istanbul Turkey, once known as...

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Helen Avaient

Nov 30, 20223 min read

Wacky about Doo Town

Wackadoo means "a little bit crazy and fun". It is a perfect word to describe the cheeky larrikins in Doo Town Tasmania Australia. Way...

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A delightful Floral Fantasy in Singapore

Helen Avaient

Nov 25, 20222 min read

A delightful Floral Fantasy in Singapore

1,500 square metres of floral beauty will take your breath away at Floral Fantasy, located in the Gardens by the Bay Singapore. As the...

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It's spring all year long at the Flower Dome in Singapore

Helen Avaient

Nov 21, 20222 min read

It's spring all year long at the Flower Dome in Singapore

At 1.2 hectares (3 acres) the Flower Dome of Singapore is the world's largest greenhouse conservatory, and is a cool dry climate, similar...

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Cloud Forest is a beautiful garden oasis in Singapore

Helen Avaient

Nov 17, 20222 min read

Cloud Forest is a beautiful garden oasis in Singapore

Inside a 0.8 hectare (two acre) glass air-conditioned dome is one of the world’s largest indoor waterfalls. At 35m (115ft) tall, the...

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The absolute best place I have stayed in Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Nov 14, 20225 min read

The absolute best place I have stayed in Tasmania Australia

Hands down, one of the best ever places I have ever stayed is at The Cove near Devonport in the north of Tasmania. It isn't just me,...

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My favourite ten food places in Richmond Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Nov 10, 20223 min read

My favourite ten food places in Richmond Tasmania Australia

The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do list' in a town is narrowing it down to just 10. Over several days in Richmond,...

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10 things to see and do in Richmond Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Nov 7, 20225 min read

10 things to see and do in Richmond Tasmania Australia

The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do' list in a town is narrowing a favourite place down to just ten. Richmond in...

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Helen Avaient

Oct 31, 20225 min read

How I prepare my files before I travel

I have met people who wing their travel. They book a trip and turn up on the day of departure, without having done any research or...

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Australia's oldest existing colonial gaol at Richmond Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 28, 20223 min read

Australia's oldest existing colonial gaol at Richmond Tasmania Australia

Tasmania Australia has a rich convict history due to the demands of agriculture development. However, not all convicts were...

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Unique accommodation in Richmond Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 24, 20222 min read

Unique accommodation in Richmond Tasmania Australia

Horses and chickens came to greet me at my garden door when staying at Hatchers, near Richmond in Tasmania Australia. How delightful it...

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Old Hobart Town model village is a masterpiece

Helen Avaient

Oct 21, 20223 min read

Old Hobart Town model village is a masterpiece

The marvellous miniature model village of Old Hobart Town, in Richmond Tasmania, presents a visual history in a fun environment. Often,...

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Helen Avaient

Oct 17, 20224 min read

Fun things to do at night in Singapore

Rustic old-world charm on a bumboat. These wooden boats once carried cargo up and down the river. Today, they carry tourists eager to get...

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Singapore's Light and Sound Show - Garden Rhapsody

Helen Avaient

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Singapore's Light and Sound Show - Garden Rhapsody

18 engineered Supertrees, with varying heights from 25 to 50m tall shade passersby during the day and come alive with light and sound at...

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10 things to see and do in Perth Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 10, 20223 min read

10 things to see and do in Perth Tasmania Australia

Tasmania has many small towns with populations around 3000, each one packed with history, charm and lots of things to see and do. Perth...

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My favourite ten things to see and do in Deloraine Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 6, 20225 min read

My favourite ten things to see and do in Deloraine Tasmania Australia

Picture a quaint and pretty town, population around 3,000, with the calming Meaner River flowing right through the centre. The river is...

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Helen Avaient

Sep 28, 20222 min read

Perth International Transit Lounge

Flying to Singapore from Perth in Western Australia, I had the pleasure of visiting the international transit lounge two hours before my...

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Singapore Orchid Garden is my happy place

Helen Avaient

Sep 25, 20223 min read

Singapore Orchid Garden is my happy place

When people say “go to your happy place” I close my eyes and remember visiting the incredibly gorgeous National Orchid Gardens in...

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Exploring Little India as a Solo in Singapore

Helen Avaient

Sep 21, 20224 min read

Exploring Little India as a Solo in Singapore

I had a fabulous day walking around the streets of Little India in Singapore. This is not solely an Indian neighbourhood. Chinese and...

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Exploring Chinatown as a Solo in Singapore

Helen Avaient

Sep 17, 20224 min read

Exploring Chinatown as a Solo in Singapore

People often say about a destination “it is the vibe that is so great”. It is an intangible feeling that creates a heightened,...

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