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The Upcycle Trend – Buying Bargains Online

March 30, 2020 exploramum 2020, Australia (63), Destinations, Motivation, Photography and Gift Ideas, Products, Shopping

It’s bigger than ever – the Upcycle Trend!  People are buying secondhand and brand name designer clothing online as they[…]

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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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Purchasing a Car for Long-Distance Travel

February 7, 2020 exploramum 2020, Before You Go, Motivation, Vehicle Hire

Car rentals are ideal when taking one-off family vacations or road trips. It’s a lot more convenient than putting all[…]

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Top Ten Things To Do With Kids For FREE In Adelaide

January 15, 2020 exploramum 2019, Australia (63), Destinations, Entertainment & Attractions

If you live in Adelaide, or even if you are just visiting, it is always great to find fun things[…]

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Top 50 Places Of The World By Instagram Influencers

January 3, 2019 exploramum 2018, Guest and Sponsored Posts, Motivation

Instagram Influencers Did you know that Instagram became the most subscribed social media of 2017?  Well, I am not sure[…]

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How To Overcome Travel Fatigue

August 2, 2018 exploramum 2018, Accommodation

In collaboration with companies How to overcome travel fatigue Long-term Travel Is Not For Everyone Contrary to staycations or short[…]

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Top Australian Travel Blog and New Zealand Travel Blogs

April 9, 2018 exploramum 2018, Australia (63), Destinations, Interviews, Motivation, New Zealand

With so many travel bloggers out there now, it is hard to find which site you need to turn to[…]

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Going Away? Find The Perfect House Sitter

April 6, 2018 exploramum 2018, Guest and Sponsored Posts, House-sitting

the perfect house sitter promotion Going Away? Find The Perfect House Sitter You are about to go for your next[…]

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Eight Tips For Enjoying A Unique Travel Experience

March 14, 2018 exploramum 2018, Entertainment & Attractions

Life is unique for each one of us, and so your family should also enjoy a unique travel experience too.[…]

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Essential Packing List For Your Next Vacation

March 8, 2018 exploramum 2018, China (73), Destinations, Packing, Products

Essential Packing List For Your Next Vacation You are about to head off on your next vacation and you aren’t[…]

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Eat Your Way Around Malta

March 8, 2018 exploramum 2018, Destinations, Dining, Guest and Sponsored Posts, Malta, Republic of (69)

Eat Your Way Around Malta If you are a food lover, then exploring around Malta is something you simply must[…]

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Beijing with Kids – The Perfect Location

March 7, 2018 exploramum 2018, Accommodation, China (73), Destinations

Do you have a Travel Bucket List? We both have a Travel Bucket List, even though we have now been[…]

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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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- 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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