Monthly Archives: February 2007

A word of advice

Posted on Friday, 23 February 2007 by nina

When riding the Melbourne trains at night, steer clear from the seats at or near the end of the rail cars. That’s where the teenagers converge, drink beer, swap obsceneties and a spit or two. Unless you want to join … Continue reading →

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How to pick a hostel

Posted on Tuesday, 20 February 2007 by nina

With the Internet, it’s so easy to look and book for accomodations for your trips. However it can be a double edge sword: with the rising number of hostels going online and hostel review sites up, it can get quite … Continue reading →

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Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo

Posted on Tuesday, 20 February 2007 by nina

If you’re going to be in Melbourne in the next couple of days, head on to the Royal Exhibition Building at the Carlton Gardens for the 12th Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo. The Expo is the fun and festive way … Continue reading →

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On the banks of the River Yarra

Posted on Thursday, 15 February 2007 by nina

  Last night was the first night I went out to the city. I met up with a group of Pinoys who are visiting Melbourne from Canberra. It was funny how they’ve seen more of the city than I have. … Continue reading →

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How do I love thee?

Posted on Wednesday, 14 February 2007 by nina

I’ve always loved the library. Since I’ve graduated, I haven’t been inside one until this year, when my sister dropped me off at the nearby library. It was love at first sight: high ceiling with lots of natural light, a … Continue reading →

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