Tag Archives: Travel

‘The Replacements’

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Topher

List the locales you will consider to escape the cost of living crisis in Australia. We live in a dog-eat-dog world. Bite or get bitten. Prices in the Great Southern Land are on the rise. This trend will continue. Interest … Continue reading →

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‘Night and Day’

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Topher

How do you feel about cold weather? In Oz, we’re in the thick of winter. By around five pm, it’s already dark outside. In June, temps could drop to five degrees. In July, it’s even chillier. We get about ten … Continue reading →

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Fairfield, NSW: A Jaunt to the Boondocks

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Topher

Recently, we visited my aunt. For a long while, she has called Fairfield home. Prior to this, she lived with my family in Strathfield. She loves buying fruit, raving about their basement pricing. Her two favourite produce stores are Fruit … Continue reading →

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The Prometheus Way

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Topher

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? There are a few aspects of Filo culture that I regard highly. Bringing pasalubong is at the top of the table. For the uninitiated, this refers … Continue reading →

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‘Just Roo It’

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Topher

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? This question is not as straightforward as you might think. Homo sapiens are a proud species. We would prefer not to be demoted to our lesser brethren. We are the planet’s … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Hornsby, NSW

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Topher

Many moons ago, we lived in Hornsby, Sydney’s upper North Shore axis. The place is the next nexus after Chatswood, ten train stops away. To paraphrase Up’s Elle, it’s like the CBD, but north. My experiences inspired me to write … Continue reading →

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