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Tips for Being a Full-Time Housesitter

February 11, 2020 exploramum 2020, Accommodation, House-sitting

You are hoping to be a full-time housesitter, which is great! It’s a good way to travel, but the job[…]

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Need A House Sitter

June 24, 2017 exploramum 2017, Australia (63), Destinations, House-sitting

The hardest decision in a pet lover’s life is when he/she has to leave their pet under the care of[…]

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Why House Sitting is the Perfect Vacation for Travelling Students

December 15, 2016 exploramum 2016, Guest and Sponsored Posts

As you’ll know from reading this blog, house sitting is something we love to do. It’s a great way to[…]

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House Sitting In Paris – How To House & Pet Sit Around The World Like Us

November 24, 2016 exploramum 2016, Destinations, France (25), House-sitting

Pinch me! We’re in Paris! Not only are we in Paris, but we are pet sitting AND house sitting in[…]

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Housesitting For A Healthy Lifestyle

June 27, 2016 exploramum 2016, Australia (63), Destinations, House-sitting

We have been pet and housesitting our way around the world for the past four years. We sold our home and[…]

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3rd Most Unique Destination In The World

April 17, 2016 exploramum 2016, Bolivia (7), Destinations

3rd Most Unique Destination In The World This is a place you must visit. A place to add to your[…]

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A Rare Treat – Flying In A Tiger Moth

March 31, 2016 exploramum 2016, Australia (63), Destinations

Being back in Australia means it is giving us an opportunity to explore our own homeland. A rugged and often[…]

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Home Away From Home Bayview Apartments Glenelg

March 23, 2016 exploramum 2016, Accommodation, Australia (63), Destinations

Home Away From Home  with Bayview Apartments Glenelg, South Australia Adelaide is known as ‘The City of Churches’; ‘The City[…]

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What is one thing you couldn’t travel without ?

March 21, 2016 exploramum 2016, Interviews, Packing

What is in their backpack, rucksack, or suitcases? Have you ever wondered what top long-term travelers say they can’t live[…]

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Latin American Newspaper REFORMA Tells Our Story

March 17, 2016 exploramum 2016, Destinations, Interviews, Mexico (16), Motivation

World-school Journey by Analine Cedillo Cd. De Mexico, Mexico (March 13, 2016) Translation of an article by Google Translate. …..Single Mother,[…]

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14 Family Travel Stories – Including Us

March 9, 2016 exploramum 2016, Destinations, Entertainment & Attractions, Home/Un/World-schooling, Indonesia (64), Interviews

14 amazing educational family travel experiences Please take a look at a fabulous article written by Babyglobetrotters. Here 14 different[…]

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Best Accommodation in McLaren Vale

February 27, 2016 exploramum 2016, Accommodation, Australia (63), Destinations

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle…. Our sausages are grilling to perfection as we chat and drink with a lovely family from Wales,[…]

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“At the end of the rainbow 🌈 is a pot of gold “At the end of the rainbow 🌈 is a pot of gold”.
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I love where we live!
Until we moved here I never knew that the Gold Coast was fondly referred to as ‘the Venice of Australia’.
Waterways, canals, rivers and lakes seem to be everywhere you look and many of us live overlooking a beautiful body of water.
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Driving home recently, I stopped the car and discovered magnificent Cronin Island - less than a km from where we live.
I never knew it was here, but I was chasing the rainbow!
I love exploring our local area.
Do you search for what lies at the end of the rainbow 🌈?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Cronin Island & Nerang River looking towards Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Celebrate the little things in life” ... ~ Un “Celebrate the little things in life” ...
~ Unknown proverb.
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Living on the Nerang River means we get to experience beautiful skies morning, noon and night.
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8 years ago today we sold up, packed up, and took off on an adventure unknown around the world to over 70 countries.
A year ago we signed a lease on this apartment in beautiful Surfers Paradise.
9 months ago we picked up our beautiful puppy.
7 months ago my son started a new college high school.
Last month I bought a new car.
And today, I received some good news I’ll let you know about soon.
All these things are worth celebrating!
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Thought works travel is ceased for now, as is interstate travel, life still has a lot to live for.
What ‘little thing’ can you celebrate?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Nerang River, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Pull up a chair... Take a taste... Come join us “Pull up a chair...
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Life is so endlessly delicious!”
~ Ruth Reichl.
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Today we enjoyed the warm afternoon breezes of the open-side Cabana Bar with a lovely group of ladies.
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Yummy wood-oven-pizzas 🍕, cocktails 🍸 and other delightful drinks 🍷 🥤 made for a fun and relaxed afternoon.
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I love the eclectic mix of exotic decor as we lounged on Moroccan lounges and enjoyed getting to know ladies from all areas and walks of life on the Gold Coast.  Moving to a new city can be daunting, so it’s important to get out and meet interesting new people.
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What’s your favourite wine? Red 🍷, Rosè, or White 🍸?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Cabana & Aviary Bar, Southport Sharks Club, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Take time to smell the roses🌹“. ~ Old Engl “Take time to smell the roses🌹“.
~ Old English Proverb.
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With our entire world impacted by the pandemic, we need to take time to look after our mental well-being and health.
Something as simple as connecting with nature can release endorphins and give us a sense of grounding. 
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I’ve just discovered the beautiful range of ‘House of Immortalle’ products, containing high quality plant extracts and 100% natural ingredients. This ensures I’m feeding my skin with the very best. 
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Go to @house_of_immortelle to order.
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Self love is so important, so why not take time for yourself today by ‘loving the skin you’re in’?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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How blessed are we? What an incredible place to li How blessed are we? What an incredible place to live!
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I love living in Queensland!
And this beautiful place I get to walk every day.
I looking out over the Nerang River in Surfers Paradise at sunset.
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Sunsets like this are perfect to  end the weekend and start the week.
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Do you love where you live?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Keep Naan and Curry on”.
~ Indian meme.
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A rainy night is perfect to warm up with a hot Indian curry. 
Dine in or takeaway.
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And what’s better than exquisite and authentic Indian cuisine with a touch of ‘royal flavour & style’.
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One of the nicest Indian dinners we’ve enjoyed in a long time - the flavours, sizes of serves and value for money were all fantastic.
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How do you like your curry? - Mild 🌶 - Medium 🌶 🌶- or - Hot 🥵 🌶 🌶 🌶 🥵?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Taj Palace Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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I have two wise sayings for you... ONE - “Everyb I have two wise sayings for you...
ONE - “Everybody says they want to be free. Take the train off the tracks and it's free, but it can't go anywhere”. 
~ Zig Ziglar.
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TWO - “If your train's on the wrong track, every station you come to is the wrong station”. 
~ Bernard Malamud.
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Here I sit resting with our dog Oscar on a disused railway track.
It’s often good to stop and think.
I love the two above quotes - they make me think about life.
And, I love taking drives together as a family exploring our great state of Queensland!
I don’t think when I’m exploring- I’m in the moment.
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With current intrastate travel being our only option, now is a great time to discover dog-friendly Queensland.
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Have you been exploring anywhere lately?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Kilkivan, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“We learn from looking back at past experiences, “We learn from looking back at past experiences, but we must keep our eyes & hopes on all things ahead for that is what matters most”.
~ Ruth Johnston.
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I love Sanctuary Cove and it’s one of my favourite places to visit here on the Gold Coast, and this time I’m here looking at the avenue of palm trees🌴 from the opposite direction
(see our March Instagram).
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We are blessed to have Queensland as our home and we love it here.
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We all have tragedy and difficulties in the past, but we can’t keep our eyes on the past, we must look ahead at our and very unknown future.
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What are you looking forward to?
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❣❥ Location ☞ Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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“Focus on this moment. Hold your hand and see wh “Focus on this moment. Hold your hand and see what it feels like. Talk to a palm tree. Outrun a Ferrari. Experience life”.
~ Frederick Lenz
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I love the tree-lit entrance to the Star Casino as we drove past tonight at sunset.
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A beautiful pink sky, and a gentle breeze reminds me that life is to be enjoyed and experienced.
If something isn’t working, change it.
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I hope you are experiencing all life has to offer you right now.
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❣❥ Location ☞ Star Casino, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ❣
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