Category Archives: Random musings

Just my thoughts on anything that do not fit other boxes

Australia’s best backpacker hostel ?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Mike

Due to the inclement weather I stayed at the Port Lincoln YHA hostel last night, and I have to say it might be the best in the country. Great facilities, and spotlessly clean too ! Perhaps the town is n’t … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi woes

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Mike

I don’t know why, but for some reason I cannot upload any more photos via my hotel wi-fi, either to here or my pbase gallery. I’ve got a stack of photos from Songkran and more that might have to wait … Continue reading →

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A taste of Thailand in Sydney.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mike

I’ve spent the last couple of days in Sydney before flying to Bangkok tomorrow, staying at the Sydney Central YHA. Anyone familiar with Sydney would know that there has been a Chinatown district for decades, and various other Asian restaurants … Continue reading →

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Signs, signs, everywhere a sign ….

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mike

I thought this sign, near Singleton, NSW, was rather apt ? Does this mean that there is officially no afterlife ? That a trip to the cemetery is, dare I say it, a dead end ? OK, OK, I can … Continue reading →

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100 days on the road, and a change in plans.

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Mike

Yesterday marked the 100th day since I hit the road, and I realised just how much more there was to see in this huge country. I bought a map of Australia, and I highlighted all the roads I’ve travelled on … Continue reading →

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At long last !

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mike

After nearly 5 months, I’ve finally got my new passport ! As I’ve mentioned before I had no end of trouble getting the citizenship certificate, the process dragged on until I put in a formal complaint about the length of … Continue reading →

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