This is the first of a new category to https://inform.quest/_traveltips. It came about from the sharing of international music with some of my favourite travel mates on Twitter. Some of the music I have been exposed to is simply marvellous and here is a great place for me to share it with others and have it stored for future enjoyment by myself!
Music has a great way to provoke memories of times, experiences and places. I have a collection of music I discovered whilst travelling and of course, when I play it, it immediately takes me back to those travel destinations.
Mustafa Sandal was and still is, a music pop star during the time I visited Turkey alone, backpacking. Every bus, taxi, cafe, restaurant and pension I was in, was playing him (and Kylie Minogue!). I just had to return with his CD, for I knew in the future, listening to it would recapture those solo backpacking days, sitting on crowded, smoke filled buses!!
Araba by Mustafa Sandal
Golgede Ayni, Mustafa Sandal – the CD I came home with!
During 2009 Tripbase initiated amongst travel bloggers world-wide “3 Best Kept Travel Secrets”. Travel Tips Plus’ travel secrets included Xlendi Bay, Malta; Stourhead Garden, England and Hallstatt, Austria.
Many of the posts have now been compiled to form seven wonderful travel e-books, resulting in 500 inspirational travel secrets from 200 of the world’s best travel bloggers. Featuring Peter Greenberg, Rolf Potts, Harriet Baskas and Johnny Jet. Each e-book covers a specific category ranging from Travel Tips, Worldwide Destinations to Beaches. Better still, when you download them, Tripbase will donate $1 for ever e-book downloaded to Charity: Water.
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Sixteen year old Australian sailor, Jessica Watson has achieved something this land-lover can only marvel at. The thought of circum-navigating the world on a travel adventure is surely present but to undertake this by sea and alone, there is absolutely no appeal in it at all! Consequently, when I stop to think of the 210 days Jessica spent aboard the small, pink boat named ‘Ella’s Pink Lady’, I can’t help but imagine what she has encountered. Large swells, storms, isolation, darkness, mechanical issues and all to be toughed out alone – what an amazing young women she is!
Jessica sailed into Sydney Harbour on Saturday 15th May to a hero’s welcome home. A huge supportive crowd had gathered to share in her achievement. Jessica later spoke humbly and articulately to the crowds and media cameras, of not being a hero but simply an ordinary girl who had a dream and her (brave) parents, allowing and supporting her to do this. For more of Jessica’s story READ HERE.
Jessica Watson returns to Sydney, Australia after Sailing Solo around the World
Dinner Plain is a town located on the Great Alpine Road in the high plains of Victoria, Australia. It is 389 km kilometres NW of Melbourne. Julie Wilson shares with Travel Tips Plus what attracts her to Dinner Plain.
This unique architecturally designed village, nestled amongst the snow gums, has a population of around 90 people and has over 200 lodges and chalets for tourists, making it a welcoming travel destination. The tradition of hospitality at Dinner Plain goes back well over a century, when mountain cattlemen first discovered this beautiful stretch of countryside as an ideal place to relax, eat up a meal and graze their cattle.
Visitors come all year round to enjoy the high plains life. In winter the village is a excellent base for cross–country and downhill skiing in winter. The gentle slopes are great for beginner skiing and are ideal for nordic skiing. There are 16 kilometres of trails around Dinner Plain. Shuttle buses ferry people to Mount Hotham for downhill skiing.
In summer, cycling and hiking are great attractions. The ski trail between Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain provides an excellent easy-grade walking tracks, and the architecture of the village and alpine wildflowers are a great attraction.
JB Hut
There are also key events throughout the year. My favourite events are:
Geebung Polo on Easter Sunday
Come and watch the exhibition of horsemanship and polo skills at Horsehair Plain. See the High Country cattlemen of the ‘Geebung‘ team take on the city slicker ‘Cuff n Collar’ team. The day starts with the announcer reciting Banjo Patterson’s famous poem “The Geebung Polo Club”, after which the event is named.
Cross Country Pub to Pub Race in August
The Annual Cross Country “Pub to Pub” takes place in early August. This 14 km race from the General Store in Mount Hotham to Dinner Plain Hotel is an event for skiers of all ages and abilities, and you’re likely to see first year skiers lining up with Australian champions.
Sled Dog Challenge
This annual event showcases the top dogs of sled dog racing in Australia and is the only Australian snow-based race of its kind. This race is held over an August weekend with 2, 3, 4 and 6 dog teams competing. Over 65 Mushers (dog team drivers) and more than 350 sled dogs are expected to compete in this year’s event.
One great reason to visit this travel destination is To see the Dinner Plain architecture ~ All buildings in the village are designed in an Australian alpine style based on early mountain cattlemen’s huts. Corrugated iron, timber and stone are used for the external walls, with pitched iron roofs. Buildings are limited to the height of the existing trees.
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This is the first of a new category to https://inform.quest/_traveltips. It came about from the sharing of international music with some of my favourite travel mates on Twitter. Some of the music I have been exposed to is simply marvellous and here is a great place for me to share it with others and have it stored for future enjoyment by myself!
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