3 Reasons Why Travel Makes Us Happier

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Any journey can be exciting and full of adventure. It's no news that travel is good for physical fitness, but what's even more enjoyable, according to psychologists, is exploring new places is very beneficial for mental and emotional…

A Walk Through Time: San Gemini

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I have spoken about San Gemini many times in the past. This is probably because it was my first ever international destination, and therefore holds a pretty special place in my heart. It was here that I found wanderlust. I found what…

The Myth of Count Dracula

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Count Dracula is a fictional character in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Count Dracula was inspired by the infamous Prince of Wallachia, Vlad III Dracula, one of the most well known figures in Romanian history. Romanian folklore had been rich with the supernatural before the Irish writer, Bram Stoker, created the tale of Count Dracula. He researched his story well through immersing himself in the history and folklore of Transylvania…

The Myth of Count Dracula

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In early 2013 I was lucky enough to experience the site of Ban Non Wat through my university. I was using some of the artefacts found here as a part of my honours thesis so I had to go over and do some research. The time I was there was the same time as one round of Earthwatch volunteers so I got to experience the site like the volunteers would.…

Retrace the Footsteps of Dracula

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Dracula is well-known as the scary vampire from Transylvania, from the novel and movie, Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Myth surrounding Dracula has continued to grow as modern entertainment remakes and remakes the vampire legend. The tale of Count Dracula is easy to get lost in when driving through the dense ancient forests and over the winding mountainous Transylvanian countryside. The true story of Dracula may be just as horrifying as the legend, if not worse…

Roman Amphitheatres in the UK

When people think of great Roman amphitheaters, they tend to think of the Colosseum (the most well-known and world-renowned of them all), if they know that the Colosseum is in fact an amphitheater at all. The truth is that more Roman Amphitheaters exist outside of Italy including France, Greece, northern Africa and England. There are approximately 230 of them scattered across the Roman Empire…

The Oldest Towns in Southeast Queensland

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Southeast Queensland is beautiful. When you drive through Southeast Queensland you are struck by the lush green rolling hills, the wildlife, quaint small towns, and the true Australian bush. A part from the incredible scenery, Southeast Queensland has a rich and diverse history…

A Walk Through Time: Undara Lava Tubes

I visited Undara during a geological field trip a few years back. I had no idea what to expect because I had never even heard of them before – how had I not?! Obviously I googled before I went and I learned that it was the largest known lava tube system in Australia; spanning over 90km to the north and over 160km to the northwest of the original volcano…

Couchsurfing in Townsville; by Stéphane and Isabelle

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When we are not travelling, we spend time hosting couchsurfers in order to keep our link to this world and to continue to meet new and exciting people. On the 29th November Nick and I were fortunate enough to host the lovely Cliche-Ferguson family; a French Canadian couple and their two gorgeous girls. This post is…

HMS Pandora

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The HMS Pandora, part of the Royal Navy fleet, set off from London in 1790 on a voyage to bring the Bounty mutineers to justice. The mutineers were captured and locked in what is now known as “Pandora’s Box”. On the 28th August 1791 the Pandora struck the Great Barrier Reef as she was trying…