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Exploring Singapore Chinatown's food options

Helen Avaient

Sep 14, 20224 min read

Exploring Singapore Chinatown's food options

Flavourful, fresh and fantastic food can be found in the world-famous Singapore’s hawker markets. I wanted to experience the food that...

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What I did when I ran out of cash overseas

Helen Avaient

Sep 11, 20223 min read

What I did when I ran out of cash overseas

One of the things that travellers fear happened to me in Singapore. The ATM was not recognising my pin number when I attempted to get...

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12 things to see and do in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Sep 10, 20224 min read

12 things to see and do in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

1. Historical Sandstone Buildings Over 150 convict built sandstone buildings still survive in Oatlands, Tasmania from the 1800s. ...

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Over 150 Georgian Sandstone Buildings from the 1800s are located in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Sep 4, 20221 min read

Over 150 Georgian Sandstone Buildings from the 1800s are located in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Over 150 sandstone buildings still survive, in Oatlands. Eighty-seven alone are along the main street and are now repurposed into private...

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More than just fabulous pancakes in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Aug 31, 20222 min read

More than just fabulous pancakes in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Tasmania excels itself with delectable food and divine drinks. One of my favourite places to eat is The Pancake and Crepe Shop in...

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Australia’s only working 19th century windmill is in Tasmania

Helen Avaient

Aug 28, 20222 min read

Australia’s only working 19th century windmill is in Tasmania

The historic town of Oatlands, Tasmania was settled in 1821 and in 2016 the population was just under 700. 84kms (52mi) north of Hobart...

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Coronet Peak snow fields of Queenstown New Zealand

Helen Avaient

Aug 21, 20223 min read

Coronet Peak snow fields of Queenstown New Zealand

I have never been skiing or snowboarding, but during my recent visit to Coronet Peak, 16kms from Queenstown in New Zealand, I was asking...

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Sailing on the TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown New Zealand

Helen Avaient

Aug 17, 20222 min read

Sailing on the TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown New Zealand

On Lake Wakatipu, in Queenstown New Zealand, sails the TSS Earnslaw, a beautiful wooden twin screw steamer. Launched in 1912 (the same...

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Passive activities at Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand

Helen Avaient

Aug 13, 20222 min read

Passive activities at Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand

Supercar fast dashes, muscle cars, track laps and go carts are among the many adreneline filled activities on offer at the Highlands...

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Number one Loos with a View are in New Zealand

Helen Avaient

Aug 12, 20222 min read

Number one Loos with a View are in New Zealand

It is hard not to smile and laugh out loud when you visit the greatest public loos (also known as toilets or bathrooms) I have ever had...

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Helen Avaient

Jul 22, 20224 min read

Overtourism - it is a real thing

From 2023 Venice was the first city in the world to introduce an entrance fee. Venice is introducing a system where visitors will need to...

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12 things to see and do in Westbury Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Jul 4, 20225 min read

12 things to see and do in Westbury Tasmania Australia

Located in the central north of Tasmania, this town of around 2000 people, is what people often come to Tassie for. Friendly people,...

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The Village Green is a delight to be seen in Westbury Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Jun 27, 20222 min read

The Village Green is a delight to be seen in Westbury Tasmania Australia

I have never been to an English country town, but when visiting Westbury in Tasmania, I can imagine that this is pretty close. This town...

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Helen Avaient

May 22, 20223 min read

Plans, signs and COVID

This is a story of a sign, a message, and a reminder to Go For It. After successfully avoiding catching COVID for over two years, I...

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Helen Avaient

Apr 25, 20221 min read

Anzac memorials in Tasmania Australia

Sheffield Happy Travels! #maturesolotraveler #ayearintassie #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveller #australia #caravanning...

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Edward Sheean VC was a true Australian hero from Tasmania

Helen Avaient

Apr 25, 20223 min read

Edward Sheean VC was a true Australian hero from Tasmania

In the town of Latrobe Tasmania there is a 2.9km walking trail named - the Teddy Sheean Walk, named after a true Australia hero. Edward ...

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Product recommendation - Electronics organiser travel bag

Helen Avaient

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Product recommendation - Electronics organiser travel bag

Having lost many electronics cables over the years in my travels or not being able to find them in my luggage, I was delighted to have a...

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Reliquaire is a wonderful gift and gadget paradise

Helen Avaient

Apr 9, 20223 min read

Reliquaire is a wonderful gift and gadget paradise

Absolutely everyone who knows Tasmania recommends going to Reliquaire gift shop in Latrobe. They rave about it, usually advising that you...

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Monclairs gift shop and cafe is for collectors of beautiful things

Helen Avaient

Apr 5, 20222 min read

Monclairs gift shop and cafe is for collectors of beautiful things

Stepping into the French inspired gift shop of Monclairs in Latrobe Tasmania was a fabulous feast for the eyes. This boutique store is...

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Product recommendation - Travel sewing kit

Helen Avaient

Mar 29, 20221 min read

Product recommendation - Travel sewing kit

This is one of those things that you don't realise you need it until you need it. In an emergency situation you can sew on a button and...

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