Helen Avaient
My favourite ten things to see and do in Deloraine Tasmania Australia
Picture a quaint and pretty town, population around 3,000, with the calming Meaner River flowing right through the centre. The river is...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Perth International Transit Lounge
Flying to Singapore from Perth in Western Australia, I had the pleasure of visiting the international transit lounge two hours before my...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 25, 20223 min read
Singapore Orchid Garden is my happy place
When people say “go to your happy place” I close my eyes and remember visiting the incredibly gorgeous National Orchid Gardens in...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 21, 20224 min read
Exploring Little India as a Solo in Singapore
I had a fabulous day walking around the streets of Little India in Singapore. This is not solely an Indian neighbourhood. Chinese and...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 17, 20224 min read
Exploring Chinatown as a Solo in Singapore
People often say about a destination “it is the vibe that is so great”. It is an intangible feeling that creates a heightened,...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 14, 20224 min read
Exploring Singapore Chinatown's food options
Flavourful, fresh and fantastic food can be found in the world-famous Singapore’s hawker markets. I wanted to experience the food that...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 11, 20223 min read
What I did when I ran out of cash overseas
One of the things that travellers fear happened to me in Singapore. The ATM was not recognising my pin number when I attempted to get...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 10, 20224 min read
12 things to see and do in Oatlands Tasmania Australia
1. Historical Sandstone Buildings Over 150 convict built sandstone buildings still survive in Oatlands, Tasmania from the 1800s. ...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 4, 20221 min read
Over 150 Georgian Sandstone Buildings from the 1800s are located in Oatlands Tasmania Australia
Over 150 sandstone buildings still survive, in Oatlands. Eighty-seven alone are along the main street and are now repurposed into private...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 31, 20222 min read
More than just fabulous pancakes in Oatlands Tasmania Australia
Tasmania excels itself with delectable food and divine drinks. One of my favourite places to eat is The Pancake and Crepe Shop in...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 28, 20222 min read
Australia’s only working 19th century windmill is in Tasmania
The historic town of Oatlands, Tasmania was settled in 1821 and in 2016 the population was just under 700. 84kms (52mi) north of Hobart...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 21, 20223 min read
Coronet Peak snow fields of Queenstown New Zealand
I have never been skiing or snowboarding, but during my recent visit to Coronet Peak, 16kms from Queenstown in New Zealand, I was asking...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Sailing on the TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown New Zealand
On Lake Wakatipu, in Queenstown New Zealand, sails the TSS Earnslaw, a beautiful wooden twin screw steamer. Launched in 1912 (the same...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Passive activities at Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand
Supercar fast dashes, muscle cars, track laps and go carts are among the many adreneline filled activities on offer at the Highlands...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Number one Loos with a View are in New Zealand
It is hard not to smile and laugh out loud when you visit the greatest public loos (also known as toilets or bathrooms) I have ever had...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 22, 20224 min read
Overtourism - it is a real thing
From 2023 Venice was the first city in the world to introduce an entrance fee. Venice is introducing a system where visitors will need to...
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Helen Avaient
Jul 4, 20225 min read
12 things to see and do in Westbury Tasmania Australia
Located in the central north of Tasmania, this town of around 2000 people, is what people often come to Tassie for. Friendly people,...
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Helen Avaient
Jun 27, 20222 min read
The Village Green is a delight to be seen in Westbury Tasmania Australia
I have never been to an English country town, but when visiting Westbury in Tasmania, I can imagine that this is pretty close. This town...
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Helen Avaient
May 22, 20223 min read
Plans, signs and COVID
This is a story of a sign, a message, and a reminder to Go For It. After successfully avoiding catching COVID for over two years, I...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Anzac memorials in Tasmania Australia
Sheffield Happy Travels! #maturesolotraveler #ayearintassie #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveller #australia #caravanning...
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