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Category: 2012

Earth Day – celebrating National Parks around the world

April 9, 2014 exploramum 2012, 2014, Interviews

Earth Day – celebrating National Parks around the world Exploramum & Explorason’s photograph of Joshua Tree National Park is used[…]

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Paraty Brazil the Venice of South America

July 4, 2013 exploramum 2012, Brazil (8), Destinations

  Paraty Brazil The Venice of South America Many people over the last few weeks have told us about Paraty,[…]

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Snowy Christmas in Wisconsin USA

January 1, 2013 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

Snowy Christmas in Wisconsin -with new friends and old- This year is going to be different as we have Christmas in[…]

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White Winter Wonderland Wisconsin USA

December 30, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

White Winter Wonderland Wisconsin USA We arrive in a white winter wonderland – Wisconsin, USA  We have been invited to spend[…]

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Heading For Snow In Midwest Chicago

December 26, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

Heading For Snow In Midwest Chicago Heading for snow – beating the blizzard Michigan New Buffalo Morning arrives and I[…]

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Back Roads of USA Midwest Road Trip

December 24, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

Back Roads of USA Midwest Road Trip Back Roads of USA – Quaint Charm and Style Today we have a[…]

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Toledo Zoo Christmas Lights – Inside A Snow Globe

December 23, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, Entertainment & Attractions, USA (2)

Toledo Zoo Christmas Lights  Inside A Snow Globe Sandusky And Marblehead Toledo Zoo Christmas Lights – the Lights Before Christmas[…]

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Great Lakes Road Trip USA

December 21, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

Great Lakes Road Trip the USA Today we have a bit of a quick drive back through the corner of[…]

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Niagara Falls in Winter – USA

December 21, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

Niagara Falls in Winter – USA – our road trip Heading to Niagara Falls in winter means we get to experience[…]

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Hershey Land of Chocolate At Christmas

December 21, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, Entertainment & Attractions, USA (2)

Hershey Land of Chocolate At Christmas Tonight we have landed in Hersey land of chocolate and it is amazing, especially[…]

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Top Things To See In Amish Pennsylvania

December 20, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

Top Things To See In Amish Pennsylvania Top Things To See In Amish Pennsylvania is an article I wrote after[…]

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New York City at Christmastime

December 17, 2012 exploramum 2012, Destinations, USA (2)

New York City at Christmastime New York – you can never see it all – especially at Christmas – New[…]

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“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas....”
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I was blessed to have a Mum who made Christmas a very special time of the year for us growing up, and now as a Mum myself, I still adore the Christmas season.
It’s one of the happiest times of the year that we make memories together.
My son and I always have fun together decorating the 🌲 tree with all our favourite decorations from around the world.
It’s always a great night and we talk about every decoration as we hang each one - so many memories of over 70 countries we visited!
We are so glad we travelled the world when we did.  Looking back on 2020 we wonder if we ever will get to travel overseas again?
But right now, we are happy as a family here and looking forward to this Christmas season too.
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🏆 Location ☞  Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣.
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Giant woven tray @baliinteriors 
- Keep Calm Christmas stocking @granitebeltchristmasfarm 
- Dog @exploradog (Oscar)
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I love an evening stroll along the foreshore at du I love an evening stroll along the foreshore at dusk as the sky throws pretty pastel shades of pink and purple. 
Thank you to the beautiful little girl holding her balloon as I captured this moment.
And, thanks Soul Sabah for creating a magical space for your market stall.
I love your sheer curtain as it billowed in the wind.
And your jewellery creations are amazing too.
In a world of uncertainty remember to value your human freedom, for like the wind it should flow freely touching other lives. 
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❣❥ Location ☞  Night Markets, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“You must expect great things of yourself before “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them”.
— Michael Jordan, basketball player.
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A beautiful new state-of-the-art gym opened its new premises this week on Chevron Island on the Gold Coast and I love their style.
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But GM are not new in town.
You might know them from their upstairs nearby location - but starting this week you can access this gym 24/7.
There’s even a Personal Training half-price special for unlimited weekly sessions with our friend Alex for just $99! (Limited spots available).
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So get your body ready for summer now.
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Tell them Exploramum sent you for a secret special opening gym offer too.
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❣❥ Location ☞ Get Motivated Health and Fitness, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“It’s so hot you could fry an egg on the payme “It’s so hot you could fry an egg on the payment”
- English Proverb.
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Bleach Festival has opened on Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise. They’ve taken derelict housing and turned them into an artist paradise.
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I was invited into the set prior to the official opening and captured this great angle of ‘the fried egg’ reminding me of the hot few days were just expected here on the Gold Coast.
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If you’re living on the Gold Coast, why not check out the Bleach programme - now on.
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❣❥ Location ☞ Bleach Festival 12 - 22 November, Chevron Island, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, “Love came down at Christmas, 
Love all lovely, Love Divine; 
Love was born at Christmas; 
Star and angels gave the sign”.
~ Christina Rossetti.
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Surfers Paradise is getting ‘dressed up’ for Christmas.
Even the beach surf life saving towers are decorated including a Santa hat on this one.
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As the sun beams down, let’s remember that we are to be the light and love in the world every day, sharing kindness and love.
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I love Christmastime, and tonight we will decorate the tree and get ready for the festive season ahead.
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What do you love about the Christmas period?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“It's not how you bowl, it's how your roll”. “It's not how you bowl, it's how your roll”. 
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The  A-B-C for a successful Girls Night Out at Strike Bowling.
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A = Appetite 🍕.
- we enjoyed a delicious freshly made chicken pizza - part of their great ‘Bar Food Menu’.
B = Bowling ⚫️. 
Such fun with a combo of skill & luck between gutter balls & strikes as we enjoyed a couple of games.
C = Cocktails 🍸 . 
With a great cocktail and drink selection available from their friendly staff, we sipped a couple of beautifully created drinks that had us in the mood for fun.
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What’s great too is Strike Bowling is in the centre of Surfers Paradise and easy to find.
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Have you ever tried ten-pin bowling?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Strike Bowling Bar, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Sail away on the ocean and leave your troubles “Sail away on the ocean and leave your troubles behind”.
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“Whatever is stealing your peace & rocking your boat; whatever is taking your smile away; reach down, pick it up, & throw it overboard.”
~ Jentezen Franklin
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What a beautiful evening for a sunset cruise thanks to @jpttoursgroup 
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Who would imagine we moved up to Queensland last year hardly knowing anyone, and yesterday I organised a cruise and sunset picnic for nearly 50 people!
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Never be afraid to move and follow your dreams.
There are beautiful people to be found everywhere you go.
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❣❥ Location ☞ Fisherman’s Wharf, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Dogs surely are the closest creatures to humans “Dogs surely are the closest creatures to humans, and I’m sure they think we are related”.
- R. Johnston.
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When I relax, a certain dog likes to snuggle on top of me, just like a baby. I’m sure he thinks he’s human!
Oscar is definitely the most loyal dog we’ve ever owned, and he is the biggest snuggle-pot around.
But after all, this is what a good sofa was made for - quality relaxation and time as a family at home together.
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(Grey 3-seater luxury sofa bed - Domayne Furniture
Watch - Daniel Wellington
Top - Witchery
Pants - Country Road
Dental - Starbright Dental Southport
Dog Grooming - New York Dog Wash).
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❣❥ Location ☞ Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“A dream without ambition is like a car without “A dream without ambition is like a car without petrol … you’re not going anywhere”. 
~ Sean Hampton.
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Everyone knows red cars go faster!
But, so do mechanically fine-tuned clean cars. 
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This week we are all encouraged to post about one locally owned business who has offered you great service. With our borders closed to tourism Queensland is suffering terribly, so let’s all make a choice to support locals.
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A huge shoutout to a Prestige Autowerks here on the Gold Coast who are European car specialists.
Not only do they fix cars, they also present cars which are immaculately detailed.
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I couldn’t be happier!
Why not get you or your loved one’s car immaculately detailed for Christmas and support local business.
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❣❥ Location ☞ Precision Autowerks, Molindinar, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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