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Ramblings & resources from an Aussie travel junkie

Saturday, June 17, 2006

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Citizen journalism and the London Fire Brigade Exhibition

WIWT: Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, London
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About Me: Melanie Surplice

Welcome to my blog! When my parents first introduced my brother and I to international travel over 15 years ago, they triggered in me a desire to travel as far and wide as possible. From family road trips and organised tours, to independent travel, alone, and with friends and colleagues, I've since had the pleasure of visiting over 45 countries on 6 continents. The Still-To-Do list remains ever-long - Antarctica and South America are high on the list. I'm passionate about travelling, photography and food, and this blog brings together my ramblings about my favourite things. Please feel free to share your comments on the blog, or you can contact me by email.

"The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." ~Daniel J. Boorstin

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      • Heading north...to Edinburgh
      • A date with 1000 pipers and haggis
      • Around the World in 80 Dates
      • To be sure - it's Dublin!
      • Cork-ed!
      • Anti-clockwise around the Ring of Kerry
      • County Clare and Ladies View
      • Roaring winds at the Cliffs of Moher
      • County Tipperary and the castle
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      • Tales of a Female Nomad
      • Thirteen luxury hotels, five months...no money
      • Sunset Dreaming - a road trip through the Kimberley
      • WIWT: Cable Beach - Broome, Australia
      • Norway’s Extraordinary Fjord Country
      • Welcome to my travel blog!
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Tours I Recommend

  • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 4 Days
  • London to Athens - 21 Days
  • Scandinavia and Russia - 32 Days
  • South Island, New Zealand - 7 Days
  • Icelandic Escapes - 4 Days
  • Old Dubrovnik & Dalmatia - 8 Days
  • Imperial Cities & Deserts - 15 Days
  • Asia Minor Explorer - 15 Days

In the shadows of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Day Trips I Recommend

  • The Cotswolds
  • Isle of Wight

Fantastic Things To Do in the UK

  • Borough Markets (Central London)
  • Camden Markets (Central London)
  • Guide & Seek Walking Tours (Central London)
  • Introductory Massage Course (Central London)
  • Spitalfields Markets (Central London)
  • Sushi Making Classes (Central London)

Spas & Retreats I Recommend

  • Crystal Lodge (Blue Mountains, Australia)
  • Nan Tien Temple (Sydney, Australia)
  • The Observatory Day Spa (Sydney, Australia)
  • RafflesAmarita Spa (Singapore)
  • Spa Botanica at Sentosa Resort (Singapore)
  • Spanish Yoga & Meditation Retreat (San Roche, Spain)
  • Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre (Sussex, UK)

Fabulous Fine Dining - My Favourites

  • Aria (Sydney, Australia)
  • Catalina (Sydney, Australia)
  • Doyles (Sydney, Australia)
  • Forty One (Sydney, Australia)
  • Galileo Restaurant (Sydney, Australia)
  • The Waterfront (Sydney, Australia)
  • George's (Sanctuary Cove, Australia)
  • The Fireplace Restaurant (Sanctuary Cove, Australia)
  • Eves on the River (Brisbane, Australia)
  • Songbirds (Mt Tambourine, Australia)
  • Benares (London, UK)
  • Carluccio's (London, UK)
  • Cocoon (London, UK)
  • Fifteen (London, UK)
  • Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons (London)
  • Nobu (London)
  • Oxo Tower Restaurant (London, UK)
  • Refettorio (London, UK)
  • Tate Modern Restaurant (London, UK)
  • Yauatcha (London, UK)
  • Zuma (London, UK)

Chili crab, Singapore

High Teas - My Favourites

  • The Tea Lounge (Canberra, Australia)
  • Savoy (London, UK)
  • The Ritz (London, UK)

Wineries - My Favourites

  • Audrey Wilkinson (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Briar Ridge (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • De Bortoli Wines (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Hanging Tree Wines (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Hungerford Hill (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Lindemans (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • McGuigan (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Mount Pleasant (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Peppertree Wines (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Petersons (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Tamburlaine (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Tyrrell's Wines (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Tulloch Wines (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Robyn Drayton Wines (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Wyndham Estate (Hunter Valley, Australia)
  • Devil's Lair (Margaret River, Australia)
  • Preveli Wines (Margaret River, Australia)
  • All States Estate (Rutherglen, Australia)
  • Campbells (Rutherglen, Australia)
  • Mount Prior Vineyard (Rutherglen, Australia)
  • Marlborough Region Sauvignon Blancs (Marlborough, New Zealand)

Australia's Hunter Valley wine region

My Must-Have Travel Gadgets

  • My Canon EOS 400D
  • My Canon Ixus Digital Camera
  • My IPod Classic
  • My Blackberry
  • My Lonely Planet Guides

Previously Published Articles

  • Sunset Dreaming - a road trip through the Kimberley
  • The Zoo with a View - Sydney's Taronga Zoo
  • Retreating in Crystal Lodge
  • A Royal Procession in London
  • A Magical 12 Hours in London
  • Norway's Extraordinary Fjord Country

The Bungle Bungle, Australia

Commercial Travel Blogs

  • Explore Blogs
  • The Backpacker (SMH)
  • The Guardian's Travelog
  • The Times Online
  • TravelBlog.org
  • Walkabout Australia with Bruce Elder (SMH)

Personal Travel Blogs

  • Kevin: Antarctica

Travel Resources

  • Currency Converter
  • The World Clock
  • Lonely Planet - City/Country Guides
  • News.com.au's Travel Section
  • The Guardian's Travel Section
  • WhatsOnWhen
  • Tourism Offices Worldwide
  • Smart Traveller - Official Travel Advice
  • Department of Health - Health Advice
  • Current Terrorism Threat Level in the UK
  • Antarctica Sightseeing Flights
  • Anderson Tours
  • Contiki Holidays
  • Cosmos Tourama
  • Crystal Holidays
  • Exodus
  • Explore!
  • Haggis Britain
  • Haggis Scotland
  • Kumuka Worldwide
  • Shamrocker Ireland
  • Simply Travel
  • Spanish Spirit Holidays
  • The Adventure Company
  • The Russia Experience
  • Thomas Cook
  • Vodkatrain
  • Expedia
  • Last Minute
  • Opodo
  • Yahoo Travel
  • Tourism Australia
  • Where To Stay
  • Qantas - International Airline
  • Jetstar - Domestic Airline
  • Regional Express - Domestic Airline
  • Virgin Blue - Domestic Airline
  • CityRail - NSW Trains
  • Country Link - NSW Country Trains
  • Enjoy England
  • Visit Britain
  • All in London - City Guide
  • LondonTown.Com - City Guide
  • Concierge Desk - City Guide
  • Weather - UK & Ireland
  • Where To Stay
  • Streetmap.co.uk - Street Directory
  • Yell.com - Phone Directory
  • British Airways - International Airline
  • BMI - Pan-European Airline
  • Easy Jet - Pan-European Airline
  • Ryan Air - Pan-European Airline
  • National Rail - UK Trains
  • Transport for London - Journey Planner
  • Oxford Espress - buses from London to Oxford
  • Maison de la France - Official Tourism Site
  • France.Com
  • Paris.org
  • RATP - French Public Transport
  • Eurostar
  • Air France
  • New Zealand.com
  • Where To Stay
  • Air New Zealand - International Airline
  • Freedom - NZ/Pacific Airline
  • Yahoo Travel (USA)
  • American Airlines
  • US Airways

Bateman's Bay, Australia

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