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>> June 30, 2015

Daggy Aggro Bogans: Introduction to Australianisms

Australians speak funny. I learned this pretty quickly seven years ago when I

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cute kids playing with bubble wands in Bukittinggi June 12, 2015

Fire, Flood, and Dangdut: The Longest Bus Ride (Indonesia #9)

“Are you joking? Can you check again?” There was only one bus per day, and he

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>> June 3, 2015

Filters, Family, & Future Hindsight: 13 Tips to Connect with...

The timing of this post may at first appear ironic: I’ve just quit my job, cast

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>> May 25, 2015

You Want Buy From Me? 3 Tips to Become Invisible...

When wandering the streets of Sa Pa, Vietnam, I turned to speak to my brother Jon.

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May 23, 2015

Defying Expectations (Indonesia #8)

Part of this website’s byline is ‘Unexpect’.  I’ve yet to fully

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sydney harbour bridge and opera house May 17, 2015

Photo Tip: Find a New Angle for Old Attractions

When travelling, I usually try to get “off the beaten track” (along

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>> May 10, 2015

A Playground for Grown-up Kids

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, there existed a place without

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May 7, 2015

Echoes of Nightmares (Indonesia #7)

THE ACEHNESE GRANDPARENTS in the seats beside me were glowing like a pair of

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>> April 27, 2015

Why I Don’t Count Countries

Whether it’s salaries, sports, or social media, people love to keep score. And

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April 23, 2015

Built like a Brick Mail House (Australia #20)

I HEARD A THUD and a low rumble. The ground shook a little. I was confused. But I

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>> April 16, 2015

Eating the Breeze: 6 Funny and Useful Indonesian Expressions Not...

Bahasa Indonesia (‘language of Indonesia’) is widely considered the easiest

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>> March 30, 2015

6 Unexpected Items I Always Bring Travelling

Put your hand up if you like getting lost or kidnapped? Well yeah, I guess it makes

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