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Aug
28/11
Amsterdam 28.8.2011
Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 12:29
Written by Gregs
Sunday, August 28th, 2011

Last night in Amsterdam before I venture too the airport. I have been in Amsterdam or Amsterland as some have coined it for 48 hours wondering around the beautiful 19th tall town house’s that seem to lean out at you and stop at the local themed cafes.

Next stop London and then Tokyo. Amsterdam I will be back in the future.

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May
11/11
Patpong, Nana plaza, dentist chairs and The Atlanta Hotel!
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 08:30
Written by Dom Reid
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

On my way to the airport from Roseville (how lovely Roseville sounds and it is, a leafy flowery suburb of Sydney) I stood on the train platform in the bright, breezy Autumn sun and watched the myna birds pivot on the track-side bushes, the cockatoos flap like rags, rosellas flash and spark in noisy conversation, the world was alight colour. It was at that moment that I realised I could make Australia my home. (more…)

Mar
06/11
Australia
Last Updated on Sunday, 6 March 2011 09:07
Written by Dom Reid
Sunday, March 6th, 2011

I arrived in Australia and had a little shindig with friends I know in Sydney. The hospitality of the Krasnowskis knows no limits, so Jon, Rob, Sean and Dai all had a great evening out topped (more…)

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Mar
06/11
Santiago to New Zealand
Last Updated on Sunday, 6 March 2011 09:06
Written by Dom Reid
Sunday, March 6th, 2011

For a last wave at South America Valparaiso was a double edged sword, but certainly an interesting one.  I loved the place but should have tucked myself in bed safely after dark, but the alternative certainly leads to an interesting life. (more…)

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Mar
06/11
Valparaiso
Last Updated on Sunday, 6 March 2011 08:38
Written by Dom Reid
Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Valparaiso is one of those places that defines a country. It is a loud mouth of a city, colourful, unapologetic, it has trade and a good climate that puts Santiago to shame, (more…)

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Mar
06/11
Valdivia
Last Updated on Sunday, 6 March 2011 08:36
Written by Dom Reid
Sunday, March 6th, 2011

Valdivia is a pretty university town that was started up by German settlers. It has a civilised air to it, nice bars, traditions, great brewers! Yup, (more…)

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Mar
06/11
Puerto Montt
Last Updated on Sunday, 6 March 2011 08:35
Written by Dom Reid
Sunday, March 6th, 2011

The bus journey from Castro to Puerto Montt was a lovely journey. Green rolling hills, a ferry across the Canal de Chacao standing on deck with spray in the face from a wind flecked sea. (more…)

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