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Did You Know Katoomba is A Slow Town? How To Best Enjoy The Blue Mountains!
The rugged Blue Mountains is one of the most stunning regions around Sydney with its characteristic eucalyptus forests, dramatic cliffs and stunning views as far as the eye can see. Only about a 1.5-hour drive northwest of Sydney, the area is popular with weekend visitors. The small picturesque Blue Mountain village roads usually fill up on Saturdays and Sundays with city slickers enjoying the rural life, perusing the antique shops and artisanal bakeries. The crown jewel of the Blue Mountains is the quaint little town of Katoomba. But did you know that Katoomba is an official Slow Town? It is one of Australia’s three Slow Towns, also called Cittaslow. Never…
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Exciting Sabah – All You Need To Know About Borneo’s Mystical North!
What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Borneo’? Is it untamed rainforests, elusive Orang-Utans, ancient head-hunter tribes, amazing dive sites or Asia’s highest mountain, Mount Kinabalu? The federal state of Sabah in Borneo’s north is home to all of these natural and cultural highlights. Even though the Malaysian side of Borneo only occupies one-third of the island, they made sure they got the best part! Join us today as we get to know the ins and outs of Sabah and explore the state’s capital Kota Kinabalu. Thanks to lovely Joanne from Downbelow Adventures, we have once again a local to take us around and show us the…
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Welcome To Howard Springs – Quarantine Prison Or Ultimate Slow Travel?
Have you ever dreamed of an all-inclusive holiday package in Australia’s Northern Territory? Do you want to escape the real world to reconnect with yourself in solitude? Well, search no longer. If you are an Australian national or permanent resident you have now the chance to enjoy a 14-Day all-inclusive stay at the Howard Springs Quarantine Facility. For only 5000 AUD for two people – excluding flights-, this ultimate slow travel package could be yours now! The only prerequisite is that you are currently stuck outside Australia, applying for an expatriate flight to return to the country. Welcome to Howard Springs – your 14-Day Northern Territory outback quarantine camp! Read…
