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Some People Don't Get Home Schooling
Some people just don’t understand homeschooling at all. That’s OK, its not something that most people have ever come across or researched. It’s not “normal”, school is the best thing for kids in the conventional mindset.
Surely it’s compulsory?
It’s not compulsory, it’s a choice, parents have a l
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Helipcopter Rides Port Douglas
scenic helicopter ride port douglas
There are quite a few options in Port Douglas if you are interested in helicopter rides and charters.
You can take a helicopter to or from the Great Barrier Reef, some reef charter boats let you book short helicopter rides from the reef pontoon. You can even be
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How Far Would You Fly For Disney?
When I was young and foolish I thought Disney was uncool, I’d never want to go there, ever, even if you paid me.
Very, very, foolish.
Downtown Disney
Now I’m old and have children I will fly half way around the world for a ten day Disney fix. Last time I went even further, I went without my husband
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Watch Out For The Wildlife!
Beautiful Lake Tinaroo, not so beautiful bird.
Everybody knows that in Australia you have to watch out for sharks, jellyfish, funnel webs, cassowaries, crocodiles, redbacks and drop bears.
That’s right, isn’t it?
It’s common knowledge. Australia is one of the few countries on this fascinating plan
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Volunteering: Tangaroa Blue Beach Clean Ups
Beach clean up at Snapper Island. Thank you boaties for dumping all your rubbish!
I’d love to get a long-term volunteer position while we are traveling, but, it’s hard to get into and is expensive for the volunteer. For me, I don’t think it’s ever going to happen, somebody else, with less family com
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Great Big Fish Meets Two Little Fish on The Great Barrier Reef : Photo Friday
D had never seen a fish as big as him before !
A day on the Great Barrier Reef appears on most people’s bucket lists, no surprises there, it’s an incredible, beautiful and exhilarating experience.
It’s 2 years since our last visit, about time to head out there again, to brush up on our marine biolo
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What Are Small Group Adventure Holidays Like?
I’m a big fan of small group adventure holidays, the more adventure the better, usually.
I’ve trekked with the Hill-Tribes in Thailand, sailed up the Nile on a felucca and hiked the Inca trail with one particular holiday company.
They’ve worked well for me as a solo traveler and as a couple, I’m ye
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Kopi Luwak. Civet Poo Coffee
Civets busy making Kopi Luwak
The Most Expensive Coffee In The World, Kopi Luwak, starts with a Civet
Those civets are hard at work processing coffee beans to make Kopi Luwak, the most expensive coffee in the world. Looks like a tough job doesn’t it!
Before and after, the coffee berries are red, th
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Total Solar Eclipse Port Douglas, In Photos
So what’s this all about Mum and can I go back to bed? 5:50am
We’ve just got back from Four Mile Beach Port Douglas, the total solar eclipse was stunning! Dragging the kids out of bed at 4am didn’t go down too well, but an ice cream and some celestial spectacularness soon perked them up.
A few tho
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The First Day Of Summer
The first day of summer on Four Mile Beach Port Douglas
Australian Summertime and Christmas in the Tropics
Yesterday was the first day of summer in Australia. It brought wind and rain to Port Douglas, looks a bit stormy doesn’t it? Our wet season has started, so there is plenty more rain to come .
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A British Expat Gardening In The Tropics
I’m no expert on gardening in the tropics, I’ve lived here for 5 years, in tropical Queensland, I’m a British expat in Australia, I’ve made plenty of gardening mistakes, but I’m starting to see some good results.
Check out our tomato crop.
Our first major tropical success with tomatoes, we picke
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Travel Diaries
Travel diaries used to be kept by every RTW backpacker worth their salt. I’m not sure why exactly, maybe we all want to be travel writers or work for Lonely Planet when we grow up, if we grow up. I did it, my husband did it and I’m sure that if you’ve ever backpacked you did it too.
I’d love to find
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The Travel Vaccinations Drama.
Do we need rabies vaccinations to protect us from savage beasts like these? Bali.
I went to see my GP to talk travel vaccinations yesterday. I wish I hadn’t!
I came away with a sinking feeling, convinced we’re all going to be sick or even die, either from terrible tropical disease or from the toxic
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Take Me Back To Cambodia!
Angkor Wat in Cambodia, is one of THE things to see before you die. We’ve already been, which puts us in a pretty fortunate position.
We spent just one week in Cambodia last time, we crossed the border from Saigon by boat, spent a couple of nights in Phnom Pen, caught the boat up to Siam Reap for a
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Am I Making This Look Too Easy?
I’m constantly telling everyone how great this is, how we’re embracing minimalism and frugality, saving money, changing our lives for the better and setting off on an amazing adventure. We are doing those things, and sometimes it feels really good, but the truth is that sometimes it’s HARD, really
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Planning Family Travel: Three Months To Go.
Nine months of planning family travel down, three to go.
In just under 3 months we will be on that plane to freedom. So what has changed since I posted about the first six months of planning?
My husband has resigned!
The worst kept secret in Port Douglas is out, we can talk about it now. By some m
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Travelling Without Dad.
The boys and I are starting our family adventure in Malaysia early with a bit of single parent travel, we’re travelling without Dad, he’ll join us once he’s got the house, car and cat dealt with.
We’ve changed the dates on our Air Asia flights, brought them forward, and payed the difference in pric
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Planning Family Travel: One Week To Go!
In the words of my friend Gabi, I’m freaking out. Freaking out big-time.
The boys and I leave in one week, James will follow on later, we are travelling without Dad for a while.
So, how am I spending this last part of my life in Port Douglas?
Wafting around sipping champagne and having farewell lun
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This is The Beginning. Port Douglas to Kuala Lumpur
It’s been a very long two days, but we’re here, safe, comfortable and looking forward to a good night’s sleep.
I’ve Learnt a Few Things.
The rate at the Travelex counter at Gold Coast airport is negotiable. I wasn’t impressed with the offered rate so she gave me a better one. Which was OK.
You hav
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Kuala Lumpur, Getting Around, Indoor Archery and a Rollercoaster
Boy it’s hot in Kuala Lumpur!
But somehow it’s quite a pleasant hot, the sun isn’t beating down on us as it does in a Queensland summer, the sky is mostly overcast here and it’s very easy to get around the city using shady covered walkways.
But it’s still hot, humid hot, I guess around 34 C. It does
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