Helen Avaient
Product recommendation - Insulated Drink Bottle
I enjoy the ambience of a hot or cold drink in a pub or cafe when travelling, it is a great way to meet locals, share the vibe of your...
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Helen Avaient
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
Product recommendation - Pegless Travel Washing Line
At 2.5m (8ft) this travel washing line can fit most of your clothes. The unique 'twist' feature means you don't need to carry and use...
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Helen Avaient
- Jan 25, 2022
- 1 min
Product recommendation - Laundry detergent sheets
No more spilling of liquid or powder. No more carrying heavy boxes and bottles of laundry powder. These Ultra concentrated sheets with...
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Helen Avaient
- Jan 20, 2022
- 1 min
Product recommendation - Travel Squeeze bottles
These squeeze bottles I use for both camping and travelling. They hold 60ml of liquid so are TSA compliant, which means you can carry...
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Helen Avaient
- Jan 13, 2022
- 1 min
Product recommendation - Digital Travel Scale
Imagine being at an airport and having to take things out of your suitcase because the airline won't accept an overweight bag. I have...
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Helen Avaient
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
I rocked it with a frock at Sparkle in the Dark
I had the pleasure of attending the Sparkle in the Dark fundraising event in Ulverstone, Tasmania hosted by the Rotary Club. The theme of...
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Helen Avaient
- Mar 27, 2021
- 6 min
Reach out when you need help
Two hours after setting out on my newest adventure, the unexpected happened. Two hours earlier I had left the amazing city of Perth in...
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Helen Avaient
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
PROBUS - Fellowship, friendship and fun for retirees
PROBUS (short for professional business) is a local, national, and international association of retired people. Members get together...
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Helen Avaient
- Feb 17, 2021
- 5 min
Why I love my electric bike
I truly love my ebike, so much that I want to give it a name. Owning an ebike makes me ride more often, get fitter, feel the freedom and...
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Helen Avaient
- Feb 10, 2021
- 3 min
Why people should join a meetup group
“How do you meet people who are interested in the same things you are, either in a place you live in, or one you are visiting?” “Where do...
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Helen Avaient
- Jan 24, 2021
- 4 min
Top Ten Travel Accessories
From my travel experiences I have gathered my top ten travel accessories below, with the reasons I love them. These items are my "must...
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Helen Avaient
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Taking care of business - Finding a public toilet in Australia
This is a sensitive issue, and rarely talked about. My question is... Have you ever wet (or worse) your pants when away from home because...
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Helen Avaient
- Nov 29, 2020
- 1 min
Solo Camping Activities - Women Vs. Men
A recent survey was conducted with 100 women and 100 men listing three each of their favourite activities to do when camping solo. The...
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Helen Avaient
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
10 things to do if you injure yourself on holidays
The reason I haven't posted for the last few weeks is because I had a small accident and broke my hand. As my dominant hand is the one I...
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Helen Avaient
- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
"You are too fat to fly" - plus top tips for fat travelers
“You are too fat to fly economy. You will have to pay for a second seat!” These were the words whispered across the table as I sat in the...
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Helen Avaient
- Sep 18, 2020
- 2 min
Impress people with a skill - pizza making (recipe included)
Most people enjoy food, not only does it nurture your body, it is often a social event. During my travels I have often offered to cook...
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Helen Avaient
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Prepare to Travel - A month to declutter - Day Thirty - Containers
Welcome to day 30 of decluttering to free your home and your mind. I love storage containers. My pantry is filled with food in tupperware...
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Helen Avaient
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Prepare to Travel - A month to declutter - Day Thirty one - Say Goodbye
Welcome to day 31, the last day, of decluttering to free your home and your mind. Saying goodbye not only to this 31 day declutter...
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Helen Avaient
- Jan 19, 2020
- 3 min
Is There a Minimum Standard of Clothing for Airline Travel?
Today, I read a news article that detailed how an airline flight attendant asked a female passenger to ‘cover up’ on a flight. My first...
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Helen Avaient
- Jan 19, 2020
- 2 min
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
My first piece of advice to any solo traveler is to experience your own town as a tourist. That is right, start with where you know,...
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