The Dave Diaries; Maggies To Do List

10 12 2010

There’s heaps to do down in the depth of the West, in and around Margaret River – but if you’re looking for a few choice activities then here’s my pick!

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The Dave Diaries; Margaret River

30 11 2010

Looks like Dave has joined the team for a while and will be contributing quite a bit – so I decided he should have a running feature, so welcome to the “Dave Diaries”, ramblings from the Packman himself!
This weeks focus is the gem of the west coast – Margaret River.

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Meet Dave!

27 11 2010

Seeing as I’m unfortunately now based in the UK for an extended period of time I decided that I needed something to pad out my work related ramblings.
So over the coming couple of weeks I shall be be introducing some guest bloggers – mainly friends of mine from Oz – who are still on the road, partying, exploring and enjoying life out of a bag and have heaps to banter about.

Let me introduce you to the first of these intrepid travellers; Dave.

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Top Ten Tuesday – SPECIAL GUEST POST

9 06 2010

Once again Top Ten Tuesday has been delayed. My bad. But for once this was a planned delay!
This morning I interviewed Matt – the lead singer of The Beautiful Girls – and as part of the interview I asked him to do a guest post top 10.
So this week is Top Ten Australian Indie Bands , according to TBG.

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Top Ten Tuesday – SPECIAL GUEST POST

11 05 2010

Ok so last week my Top Ten Tuesday was skipped over due to epic surf here in Byron. So I thought it was only fitting that this week be a surf related Top 10.

And then I thought I’d make up for last week by bringing you an extra special post.

So who could possibly Guest Blog an awesome surf related Top 10?

Below is the Top 10 Australian Surf Spots according to non other than 2 times and current world surf champion and Ripcurl team rider Mick Fanning!

(Don’t say I don’t treat you!)

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REVIEW: Mojo Surf Camp (by Nick)

30 04 2010

Guest blogger Nick Griffiths came up to Byron from Sydney with the Mojo Surf Camp. So if your looking at surfing down under, or simply a more fun way to get up the coast from the big smoke check out this review…

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Guest Post: Homesickness (by Kerri)

29 04 2010

She’s been on the road for over 6 months – but Kerri’s mind still wanders back to her home town in Scotland.

So she’s tackling the backpackers taboo subject of Homesickness – a word of advice and reassurance for anyone on the road or people worried about leaving home on an epic adventure…

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HOSTEL REVIEW: Coffee Palace (by Kerri)

28 04 2010

In the first off her guest posts Kerri Finlayson reviews Coffee Palace in Melbourne – it’s brutally honest and a word of warning…

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Calling all Writers…

22 04 2010

Just a quick post for all you bloggers/journalists/travelers out there!

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HOSTEL REVIEW: Ozzie Pozzie (by Alice)

21 04 2010

[ The following Hostel Review is Guest Posted by fellow blogger Alice – the original article (and her personal blog) can be found at http://alicegoeswalkabout.wordpress.com/ ]

I found Ozzie Pozzie via a google search and since it was reasonably priced I called up and booked myself a few nights.

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