Travel blog & tips on a budget from a 30 year old blogger

Rottnest Swim

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Posted: February 5, 2012

My sister Ruth and her fiancé Matt will be taking part in the Rottnest swim Saturday, February 25th. This is an annual event and a lot of people take part, entry is via a ballot and therefore I was surprised Ruth and Matt at their first attempt, were granted entry. It certainly is a big…

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Public Transportation in Perth

Posted: February 3, 2012

I am staying in Perth for a few months and therefore do not want to buy a car.  To hire a car would work out very expensive so I have decided to rely on the public transportation of Perth. Here are my tips on how to get round the city with no car. 1) Don’t…

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Australia Day at Cottesloe Beach

Posted: January 27, 2012

I spent Australia Day on Cottesloe Beach and took part in the Havianas Competition 2012.  Cottesloe won the event, beating both Bondi and Torquay beach.  At a cost of $30 per entry, more than $20,000 was raise for the Cottesloe Little Nippers.  We also made the Western Australian News. Here are some of the photos…

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Perth Attractions – Top 5 Places to Visit

Posted: January 18, 2012

Perth is located on the west coast of Australia, the capital of WA and has a population of 1.7 million.  I came here as my sister and fiance had moved to WA in June 2011. I admit Perth had not been on my radar until they moved over here.  Outside of Australia, Perth does not…

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