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LC Hunter

About LC Hunter

LC is an ex-expat who is currently re-exploring her home country of Australia. Follow her adventures at home and abroad via her blog Birdgehls, where she writes about travel, expat life, gushes on about various animals and bemoans her often futile attempts to go completely green. Or, you can look her up on Facebook.

5 Items I Never Travel Without

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What do you refuse to leave home without? (Credit: Jaymantri) There's no denying that packing tips have their uses. Although they can be dull to read at times, they can be handy - particularly if you're traveling to a destination you know next to nothing about. Or if you have to dress a certain way, which I did when I spent three months living in Doha in Qatar. I … [Read more...] about 5 Items I Never Travel Without

Where to Go For Australia’s Finest Wine

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There's a general perception of Australians as beer guzzling bogans (the Aussie term for rednecks). While I won't deny that many of my country's people do enjoy a refreshing pint, schooner or midi of larger on a hot summer's day, Australia also has a flourishing wine scene. In fact, we are the fourth largest exporter of wine in the world, with wine being produced in every … [Read more...] about Where to Go For Australia’s Finest Wine

The World’s Most Interesting Lighthouses

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I don't know about you, but I love lighthouses. Sometimes, I think I subconsciously seek them out when traveling (having a preference for visiting seaside destinations helps with this mission). They make for great photographs and often, the history behind them can be endlessly fascinating. Some were once defense forts. Others have had locals rally together, to preserve or … [Read more...] about The World’s Most Interesting Lighthouses

Epic Road Trips to Take in Your Lifetime

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Traveling is generally great, no matter where you go or what you do, but an epic road trip lingers in the memory. I try to go on a long drive every few months, and there are few I can think of that haven't been stand out amazing. There are a few ingredients needed for the perfect road trip - bring snacks, have some good music at hand and make sure you're traveling with … [Read more...] about Epic Road Trips to Take in Your Lifetime

Why You Should Date Someone From a Different Country

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There are plenty of reasons why living overseas is a terrifically fun thing to do. You get to experience a culture that's different from yours. You'll try out a different walk of life. You'll learn important things about yourself and what you want out of your time on this planet. And you'll get to meet lots of different and interesting people. And if you do get the … [Read more...] about Why You Should Date Someone From a Different Country