Author: Liz

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London

Early August 2003 was the worst heatwave in London in recorded history. Coming from Australia, the 30˚- 38˚C temperatures were not unfamiliar to us, and although we felt quite warm, we were pleased to...

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Venice

If you were to ask me which is my favourite city of all the places I’ve seen, I would be hard pressed to narrow it down to one. But high on the list would be Venice...

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Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort

Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort is situated in the hamlet of Moonambel, about 15 minutes out of Avoca and two hours from Melbourne. The location is blessed with magnificent views of surrounding valleys and mountain...

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Pyrenees Wine Region (VIC) Part 2

The Pyrenees wine region story continues with a common thread developing in the tale – that of family run businesses with a strong feeling for the land and a desire to pursue wine making...

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Pyrenees Wine Region (VIC) Part 1

About two hours west of Melbourne, up the Sunraysia Highway, you reach the town of Avoca, the gateway to the Pyrenees Wine Region in Central Victoria. Avoca is an historic gold mining town, but...

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Daytona Beach

The name Daytona instantly conjures up the image of fast cars and the NASCAR race track. It is obviously the magnet for tourists who enjoy the thrill of the speedway. But there are many other drawcards...

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Disney – Magic Kingdom

Even more so than at Epcot, we felt we were missing something – children! It is so strange to be queueing up for rides when it’s just a couple of oldies. But the Magic...

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Disney – Epcot

Beware the signs all over Kissimmee that advertise cheap tickets to the Disney Parks! We saw the ads in our hotel foyer and thought it was too good a deal to miss. Trouble is,...

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10 Tips for Reducing Travel Stress

Are you someone who is new to travelling? Do you worry about things going wrong and stress out over all the aspects of travel that need  to be organised? Even those people who love...

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Père Lachaise Cemetery

In Europe an interest in cemeteries is not considered morbid or unnatural, for they contain the mortal remains of some of the most famous people in history. The most famous of the French cemeteries...