Category Archives: Insights

Bali 2017 Post Trip Summary

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

So I had an amazing one week trip to Bali which was a very different trip to what I normally do. My normal trip is more adventure style tour, get out and visit the historic sights, do a homestay with … Continue reading →

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Arzu’s Amazing Concert

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

A very good friend of mine, Arzu Yuvarlak, on Sunday 19 February held and performed Turkish Classical Music Fundraising Concert at the Australian Turkish Thrace Association in Melbourne.     Arzu was fundraising so she could continue her studies at … Continue reading →

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Australian Open 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

One of the joys of living in Melbourne is getting the opportunity to attend the Australian Open each year. Melbourne being the host of the first tennis Grand Slam each year means an opportunity to see the best players in … Continue reading →

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A Crazy 2016

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

The past 12 months has been a wild emotional ride. My personal life saw me breakup with an amazing woman after a short time together, which is always difficult. My younger sister went through a divorce and cancer. My older … Continue reading →

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Short Trip – Wilsons Promontory National Park

Posted on January 18, 2016 by

Photos On my birthday my best friend suggested we head out to Wilsons Promontory the next day.  For Jon it was a chance to try his new camera and for me the new Fitbit and daypack.  For both of us … Continue reading →

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Creating a false sense of security and what we lose

Posted on December 28, 2015 by

As I do every year that I’m located in Australia at Christmas time I got to go to the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).  As an adult the only times I didn’t go to at … Continue reading →

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Short Trip 2015: Day 3 – Adelaide, Australia

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

Photos So today was the last day of my short trip to Adelaide.  It started out with disappointment as the catch up with a friend that we had prearranged was cancelled at the last minute.  This was my fault for … Continue reading →

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