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Rachael Doyle | An expat travel blog for a restless generation
10 Things I’d take back to the UK from Australia (and 5 things I’d leave)
Oceania  |  Australia

10 Things I’d take back to the UK from Australia (and 5 things I’d leave)

My time as a British expat in Australia is coming to an end. As my one-year Working Holiday Visa finishes here in Australia, it’s …
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Essential Gear: 12 Things You Can’t Live Without On An Australian Road Trip
Road Trips  |  Queensland, Australia

Essential Gear: 12 Things You Can’t Live Without On An Australian Road Trip

There’s nothing quite like the sense of freedom you get from jumping in a car and taking to the great open road. You have …
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Planning a Queensland Road Trip: 15 Destinations Not To Miss (and 5 to Drive Past)
Oceania

Planning a Queensland Road Trip: 15 Destinations Not To Miss (and 5 to Drive Past)

I’m a big fan of road trips. If you ask me, there’s no better way to explore a country. When I first moved …
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10 Photos That Prove Fraser Island Is (K’Gari) Paradise
Oceania

10 Photos That Prove Fraser Island Is (K’Gari) Paradise

Sitting off the East coast of Australia is the world's largest sand island, Fraser Island. It's one of Australia's most unique attractions, with over 100 freshwater …
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Why Pula, Croatia Should Be Your Next European City Break
13
Apr 2019
Why Pula, Croatia Should Be Your Next European City Break

Why Pula, Croatia Should Be Your Next European City Break

Europe  |  Pula, Croatia

NOTE: This is a guest post by Maddy Smith. Pula, Croatia may be the Istrian County’s largest city and a busy commercial hub on the coast, but the pace of life could easily trick you…

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Why Pula, Croatia Should Be Your Next European City Break

Europe  |  Pula, Croatia

NOTE: This is a guest post by Maddy Smith. Pula, Croatia may be the Istrian County’s largest city and a busy commercial hub on the coast, but the pace of life could easily trick you…

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Top Spots In Singapore For Instagram-Worthy Street Art
Top Spots In Singapore For Instagram-Worthy Street Art
24
Mar 2019

Top Spots In Singapore For Instagram-Worthy Street Art

Asia

I don’t go looking for #streetart when I travel to a new destination, but somehow, it seems to find me. So now I have this mammoth collection of photos of cool street art from all…

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Top Spots In Singapore For Instagram-Worthy Street Art

Asia

I don’t go looking for #streetart when I travel to a new destination, but somehow, it seems to find me. So now I have this mammoth collection of photos of cool street art from all…

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4 Reasons To Travel Solo
07
Mar 2019
4 Reasons To Travel Solo

4 Reasons To Travel Solo

Everyday Travel Tips  |  New Zealand

Do you want to travel solo? Is it something you’ve been pondering for a while? If you’re nodding at the screen, chances are you’ve read countless blog posts and articles about why it’s a good…

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4 Reasons To Travel Solo

Everyday Travel Tips  |  New Zealand

Do you want to travel solo? Is it something you’ve been pondering for a while? If you’re nodding at the screen, chances are you’ve read countless blog posts and articles about why it’s a good…

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Why Function Junction Is Worth A Visit: A Local’s Guide
01
Feb 2019
Why Function Junction Is Worth A Visit: A Local’s Guide
01
Feb 2019

Why Function Junction Is Worth A Visit: A Local’s Guide

North America  |  Function Junction, Whistler

OK, spoiler alert: I’m no longer a local to Function Junction, but I was for two glorious years. Although I no longer live in Canada, I figured it was about time I gave it some…

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Top 5 Unique Things to Experience in Madrid
26
Jan 2019

Top 5 Unique Things to Experience in Madrid

Europe  |  Madrid, Spain

Spain is a country with layers upon layers of personality. While Barcelona might be its poster child because of its picturesque urban life and Ibiza takes the biscuit for its dynamic nightlife, Madrid is not…

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Top 5 Unique Things to Experience in Madrid
26
Jan 2019
10 Things I’d take back to the UK from Australia (and 5 things I’d leave)
24
Dec 2018
10 Things I’d take back to the UK from Australia (and 5 things I’d leave)

10 Things I’d take back to the UK from Australia (and 5 things I’d leave)

Oceania  |  Australia

My time as a British expat in Australia is coming to an end. As my one-year Working Holiday Visa finishes here in Australia, it’s got me thinking about all the things I’m going to miss…

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10 Things I’d take back to the UK from Australia (and 5 things I’d leave)

Oceania  |  Australia

My time as a British expat in Australia is coming to an end. As my one-year Working Holiday Visa finishes here in Australia, it’s got me thinking about all the things I’m going to miss…

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