Australia

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In 2014, I travelled to Australia on a work holiday visa. I had the time of my life.
These are the posts related to that experience.

Start from the beginning.

Wilson’s Promontory

When I ask fellow hikers where in Victoria (the state*) is their favourite place to hike, “Wilson’s Prom” is one of the places that I hear the most. “Promontory”, which I have trouble pronouncing, is a high land that juts out into the sea, similar to peninsula. Wilson’s Promontory faces Tasmania and is the southernmost part …

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Rottnest Island

Rottnest. Loch Ness? No, Rottnest.

Perth Day 2: Island of Quokkas Rottnest, named “Rotte nest“ by the Dutch sea captain Willem de Vlamingh in 1696, which means… wait for it… “rat’s nest”. Hey! So I am right about Island of Quokkas. Now would be a good time to infatuate you with a cute quokka photo: This post is dedicated to AO & Haruka. AO, …

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Pop Quiz: Where is Perth?

Perth is in Australia! And Singapore is in Malaysia, but its own country, geographically speaking. Okay, not quite, but looks like it on the map. My seat neighbour on my flight to Perth asks me whether Singapore is in Malaysia. He is a little embarrassed not knowing the answer, but that’s okay, I didn’t know Perth …

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