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Anzac spirit, unity and biscuits

Australia and New Zealand often tend to be lumped together in the upper hemisphere's mind: those two beautiful countries down under that rarely make the world news. They don't start wars, they don't have massive protests or reforms; basically, they...
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Share the Tongariro love

Today's photo was contributed by Simon of Ozawapi. Considered one of the best day treks in the world, the Tongariro Crossing lives up to its reputation. It's an outstanding hike across dramatic volcanoes on New Zealand’s North Island. Peter Jackson...
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Postcard from Coogee Beach

After discovering Coogee Beach on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, it quickly became my favorite sunny day destination. The wide, sandy beach and refreshing-but-not-too-scary waves are the perfect antidote after an invigorating walk along the beach...
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As American as apple pie

It's pretty easy to blend in as an American in Australia. There isn't much culture shock, and it doesn't really feel like I'm half-the-world away from home. After I went on a hunt to find a pie tin to make an apple pie from scratch and got hit...
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Postcard from Hosier Lane

There are a lot of comparisons between Melbourne and Sydney, but one of my favorites is that Sydney is the hot girl while Melbourne is the one with a great personality. While Sydney has a striking harbour and gorgeous beaches--you know, that sort of...
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