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Chinese New Year
On 29th January 2017 by HelenThis week marks Chinese New Year and once again Sydney did not disappoint with its celebrations. Any excuse for a party right?! The main attractions have been at Martin Place and Circular Quay. Martin Place has a bar set up which spans half the distance of the street whilst Circular Quay has light up statues Read More
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Australia Day!
On 26th January 2017 by HelenTo be honest with you I have struggled to write this post, mainly because I wasn’t really sure what to make of Australia Day if I’m honest. It’s a day to mark/celebrate (I use that term lightly) when the first 11 ships with English convicts landed in Australia and the Union Jack was flown. It’s Read More
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Leaving Coogee!
On 17th January 2017 by HelenOh my gosh I can’t believe the time has come already to leave Coogee and move back to the city. I have hand-on-heart loved every single second of living here. The house I was in and my room may not be beautiful but I have lived with the best people a girl could ask for Read More
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Reflecting on 3 months of travelling
On 14th January 2017 by HelenI cannot believe I have been in Australia for 3 months already. Time is going so so quickly. I’ve changed so much in 3 months it’s crazy. I remember being in floods of tears at Heathrow waving my mum off at security and then nearly vomiting when I saw the plane. I remember being so Read More
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
On 1st January 2017 by HelenWow what a year 2016 was. It was one of the biggest years of my life and I made some massive decisions, the main one being to leave my job and come to the other side of the world. For a lot of people it’s a no brainier but for me it was a huge Read More