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Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul deserves at least four hours of your time to explore the many cherished wonders it holds. The Palace is a...
Helen Avaient
Dec 13, 20228 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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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,...
Helen Avaient
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Nov 7, 20225 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Oct 31, 20225 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Oct 17, 20224 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Oct 14, 20222 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Oct 10, 20223 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Sep 25, 20223 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Sep 21, 20224 min read
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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,...
Helen Avaient
Sep 17, 20224 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Sep 14, 20224 min read
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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...
Helen Avaient
Sep 11, 20223 min read
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