March 29th, 2008
There’s a new face in the travel channel offering a unique perspective of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. For everything you need to know about Japan’s capital, point your browser to The Tokyo Traveler, an original blog written by Shane Sakata.
Shane’s a Canadian who’s currently living in bustling Tokyo. She tends to notice […]
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March 5th, 2008
Taronga Zoo’s newest arrival, a baby chimpanzee, is now on show. The female chimp was born last Wednesday after a 45-minute labour. Check out the gorgeous photos here!
The adorable little bundle is the first daughter born to Shiba, an experienced mum of three boys.
Taronga Zoo has more male chimps than females, so the birth of […]
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March 4th, 2008
Here in the travel channel we’re celebrating Tavern Day.
I talked about the European-inspired bars in Sydney, but why stop there?
This round up of boozy posts will direct you to the best watering holes around the world.
Jul at Europe String tells us about Starkbierfest, Munich’s massive beer festival. I’ll bet there are some nasty hangovers after […]
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January 7th, 2008
The wild storms lashing the New South Wales/Queensland border have resulted in the closure of most of Sydney’s beaches.
Beach bunnies can enjoy the waves at Maroubra, Wanda, Coogee, Bondi, Freshwater and Palm Beach.
While these beaches are open, beachgoers are reminded to take precautions to ensure they stay safe. That means swimming in between the flags […]
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December 12th, 2007
My regular readers might have noticed it’s been a little quiet around here. I apologise for that.
I moved house last weekend and I hoped queuing up posts for that weekend was enough. I was optimistic enough to think the internet would be here waiting for me, and I could get back to blogging straight away […]
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November 29th, 2007
Here at the b5media travel channel we’re bringing even more of the world to you with the launch of three new blogs.
Ken Dunlop brings the beauty of Canada alive with The Vancouver Traveler. His gorgeous photos of this spectacular part of the world make me want to pack my suitcase right now. That snow looks […]
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October 3rd, 2007
Last weekend’s grand finals marked the end of the footy season, and the beginning of those all-too-familiar summer blues. The NRL and AFL trophies both headed south, so we can’t even bask in the afterglow of victory. It’s enough to make a sports fan seriously depressed. But I’ve got two pieces of news that just […]
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September 29th, 2007
It seems like only yesterday that I was the new kid in town, and now another three blogs have joined me in b5media’s Travel Channel. These latest blogs are definitely worth a look if you’re hoping to visit these far-flung locations, or you’re simply curious about other corners of the world. So why don’t you […]
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September 6th, 2007
I’ve got to tell you, keeping this blog has certainly been a challenge lately. You all know why: APEC. How can I encourage you to spend time in Sydney when the city’s in virtual lockdown? What’s the use of telling you about all the great tourist attractions, when you probably won’t get to see them […]
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August 26th, 2007
Hello and welcome to The Sydney Traveler, the latest blog to join b5media’s travel channel. My name’s Lauren, and I’ll be your virtual guide on this tour of one of Australia’s biggest and most exciting cities.
Sydney may be Australia’s oldest city, but don’t think this thriving metropolis is going stale. It offers some mouth-watering restaurants, […]
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