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 21, 2022
- 4 min
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 14, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
Anzac memorials in Tasmania Australia
Sheffield Happy Travels! #maturesolotraveler #ayearintassie #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveller #australia #caravanning...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 25, 2022
- 3 min
Edward Sheean VC was a true Australian hero from Tasmania
In the town of Latrobe Tasmania there is a 2.9km walking trail named - the Teddy Sheean Walk, named after a true Australia hero. Edward ...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
Product recommendation - Electronics organiser travel bag
Having lost many electronics cables over the years in my travels or not being able to find them in my luggage, I was delighted to have a...
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Helen Avaient
- Apr 9, 2022
- 3 min
Reliquaire is a wonderful gift and gadget paradise
Absolutely everyone who knows Tasmania recommends going to Reliquaire gift shop in Latrobe. They rave about it, usually advising that you...
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