The village of Tordi is situated in the centre of Rajasthan, India’s largest state that’s known as ‘the land of kings’. Tordi was a territory ruled by the Khangarot Clan after a regional chief was overthrown by Thakur Akhey Singh in the 16th Century. A fortress was built on top of a hill nearby and […]
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Christmas is a special time of the year when I can catch up with family and friends while eating delicious Christmas foods. Plus, there’s the exciting tradition of gift giving and gift receiving. I always love giving presents, and the surprise of what’s beneath the wrapping when I receive gifts! Everyone knows I love travelling
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Tom Thumb of Road Junky provided a review copy of Somewhere Under the Rainbow for the purpose of this book review. Tom Thumb has been writing and telling stories since he was six years old. In his latest story, Somewhere Under the Rainbow, he delves into an organic sense of “happiness” through his personal experiences
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Orbiting the village suburb of Warrandyte is Whipstick Gully in Warrandyte State Park. What was once a thriving gold mining hub in the 1850s is now a nature park hideaway for hikers, bike riders and first-time abseilers – like me! Native shrub land camouflages a towering cliff that was part of a quarry for avid
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Belgrave, nestled in the leafy surrounds of The Dandenongs in Melbourne’s outer east, is home to End of the Line Festival. The aptly named festival (Belgrave is in fact the end of the Belgrave train line) made its debut in 2012 and achieved resounding attention for its showcase of musicians, performers and artists who live
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I decided to become vegetarian about a year or two ago along with my husband. More recently, I decided to give up animal-derived products too. Despite the misperceptions, it’s been easy for us adjusting to our new lifestyle and I’ve enjoyed the culinary journey I’ve taken since becoming vegetarian. I’m the sole cook in my
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I had a quiet Sunday afternoon to myself today so I sporadically decided to head for the National Rhododendron Garden in Olinda for Hanami Day. Hanami Day has its origins in Japan. Hanami, or flower viewing, is the centuries-old Japanese tradition of enjoying flowers. In Japan, the focus of this enjoyment concentrates on the stunning
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Beyond the skyscrapers of Melbourne’s central business district lies the beachside hub of St Kilda. With its tempting stretch of foreshore overlooking Port Phillip Bay, this inner-city playground attracts many visitors year round. Day-trippers from the urban sprawl of Melbourne, interstate travellers on a short sojourn and international travellers all come here. Visitors have been
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Weary heads rise from their bunks as the sun seeps through smudged windows. It’s 7am and the overnight train from Beijing to Xi’an is rattling along its tracks as passengers point to the outskirts of their destination. Lush farmland coasts by. A blue tractor tears up its master’s field for the new season’s crop. The
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Soggy clouds blanket Melbourne’s skyline and I trudge along Swanston Street looking for an afternoon espresso. Beyond the boutique bistros, flanked by Bourke and Crossley Streets, is my destination – Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar. It’s at this very spot that Pellegrini’s, Melbourne’s coffee-drinking institution, made its debut by serving shots from freshly ground coffee in 1954.
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