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

Australia Perth

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…

Continue Reading

Australia Perth

Festivals in Perth

Posted: January 25, 2012

There are three festivals taking place in Perth this summer so if you are heading over to Perth or live here, make sure you take part. 1) Chinese New Year Northbridge is the centre for the Chinese New Year festival.  It will be celebrated over 15 days from January 23rd to February 6th.  The main…

Continue Reading

Australia Perth

Australia Day – Celebrations in Perth

Posted: January 23, 2012

This year is my first Australia Day and I will be spending it in Perth, WA.  As I had not spent Australia Day Down Under before, I decided to find out a bit more about it. It was previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day and ANA Day.  It is a national holiday in Australia…

Continue Reading

Australia Perth

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…

Continue Reading