Helen Avaient
Helen at Troy in Turkey
Mention the destination 'Troy' and romantic scenes from various Hollywood movies often comes to mind. Where Paris steals the beautiful...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 19, 20225 min read
A day tour in Istanbul Turkey
A full day of a guided tour had been arranged in marvelous Istanbul Turkey. I had been looking forward to the Spice Bazaar (known as...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 13, 20228 min read
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul deserves at least four hours of your time to explore the many cherished wonders it holds. The Palace is a...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 10, 20222 min read
30 holiday giveaways in 30 days
Hello! From 15 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 (extended to 27 January 2023), Mature Solo Traveler will be giving away a holiday per day...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 4, 20224 min read
A fabulous first day and night in Istanbul Turkey
The only transcontinental city in the world is located on two continents, Europe and Asia. Welcome to Istanbul Turkey, once known as...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Wacky about Doo Town
Wackadoo means "a little bit crazy and fun". It is a perfect word to describe the cheeky larrikins in Doo Town Tasmania Australia. Way...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 25, 20222 min read
A delightful Floral Fantasy in Singapore
1,500 square metres of floral beauty will take your breath away at Floral Fantasy, located in the Gardens by the Bay Singapore. As the...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 21, 20222 min read
It's spring all year long at the Flower Dome in Singapore
At 1.2 hectares (3 acres) the Flower Dome of Singapore is the world's largest greenhouse conservatory, and is a cool dry climate, similar...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Cloud Forest is a beautiful garden oasis in Singapore
Inside a 0.8 hectare (two acre) glass air-conditioned dome is one of the world’s largest indoor waterfalls. At 35m (115ft) tall, the...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 14, 20225 min read
The absolute best place I have stayed in Tasmania Australia
Hands down, one of the best ever places I have ever stayed is at The Cove near Devonport in the north of Tasmania. It isn't just me,...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 10, 20223 min read
My favourite ten food places in Richmond Tasmania Australia
The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do list' in a town is narrowing it down to just 10. Over several days in Richmond,...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 7, 20225 min read
10 things to see and do in Richmond Tasmania Australia
The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do' list in a town is narrowing a favourite place down to just ten. Richmond in...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 3, 20222 min read
How to stay internally healthy while travelling
Who would like more energy as well as increased health and wellbeing when travelling, with products that conveniently store in your hand...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 31, 20225 min read
How I prepare my files before I travel
I have met people who wing their travel. They book a trip and turn up on the day of departure, without having done any research or...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Australia's oldest existing colonial gaol at Richmond Tasmania Australia
Tasmania Australia has a rich convict history due to the demands of agriculture development. However, not all convicts were...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Unique accommodation in Richmond Tasmania Australia
Horses and chickens came to greet me at my garden door when staying at Hatchers, near Richmond in Tasmania Australia. How delightful it...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 21, 20223 min read
Old Hobart Town model village is a masterpiece
The marvellous miniature model village of Old Hobart Town, in Richmond Tasmania, presents a visual history in a fun environment. Often,...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 17, 20224 min read
Fun things to do at night in Singapore
Rustic old-world charm on a bumboat. These wooden boats once carried cargo up and down the river. Today, they carry tourists eager to get...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 14, 20222 min read
Singapore's Light and Sound Show - Garden Rhapsody
18 engineered Supertrees, with varying heights from 25 to 50m tall shade passersby during the day and come alive with light and sound at...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 10, 20223 min read
10 things to see and do in Perth Tasmania Australia
Tasmania has many small towns with populations around 3000, each one packed with history, charm and lots of things to see and do. Perth...
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