Author Archive: Brook Mitchell

Editor and of aussietraveladvice.com: The independent resource for Aussies going overseas. I love to travel, surf, write, take photos and concentrate my energies on having the time to do all as often as possible.

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Teaching English Overseas (TESOL/ESL)

• February 2, 2012 • Comments (0)
Travel advice on teaching English abroad.  All for the Aussie traveller

There are certain professions which lend themselves to globetrotting. Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is one of those professions and opens up a world of opportunities. Check out our guide for the Aussie traveller.

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A Day In Waingapu, East Sumba, Indonesia

• February 2, 2012 • Comments (0)
Sumba Indonesia

A photo essay from the capital of East Sumba, Indonesia

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Dodgy Dealings: Travel Agents and ‘Preferred Products’.

• January 27, 2012 • Comments (0)
a story on dodgy travel agents

The pushing of ‘preferred’ products onto the customer is but one of many dodgy aspects of travel agency pricing and practice in Australia.

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Smells, Spaces and Tea-Houses in the ROC (aka Taiwan)

• January 27, 2012 • Comments (0)
Travel advice for Australians going to Taiwan

A great story on travel in Taiwan. By Roland Boer.

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Where or what is Sao Tome and Principe?

• January 23, 2012 • Comments (4)
where is sao tome

Never heard of Africa’s smallest country Sao Tome and Principe? read on to find out more on these little known tropical islands.

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Google ‘Flight Search’: Will Google Take Over Travel?

• January 17, 2012 • Comments (0)
screen shot of googles new flight search engine 16/01/12

Google has launched ‘Flight Search’, a product that has the potential to make booking travel easier and cheaper than ever before.

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Travel Photography: Nusa Lembongan

• January 14, 2012 • Comments (0)
overlooking balis mt agung travel photo

The island is fast becoming one of Indonesia’s most popular spots, with nearby Bali overflowing with people its an easy way to escape the madness

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The Infamous Full Moon Party: Thailand

• January 11, 2012 • Comments (1)
thailand's full moon party, destination tips, travel advice, travel tips, thailand

The party of a lifetime? or a serious ‘never again’ type experience, complete with time in hospital or jail?

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Travellers Diahorrea

• January 9, 2012 • Comments (0)
travellers health, travel health, travel advice and travel tips for australians

Travellers diahorrea affects a decent majority of travellers overseas. Get informed before you go.

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10 Tips for Safer Travel in South Africa

• December 30, 2011 • Comments (0)
10 tips for the Aussie traveller on safe travel in south africa

Tips on making a trip to the rainbow nation a safe(r) one.

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The Loneliest place on Earth: Tristan da Cunha

• December 15, 2011 • Comments (1)
Travel advice and tips for the Aussie traveller

The little known Tristan da Cunha is quite possibly the remotest inhabited place on earth.

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Why Paid Volunteer Programs Are a Sham

• December 12, 2011 • Comments (3)
why should i pay to volunteer

Why should I pay $3000 to work for three weeks? Good question.

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Travel Photography: Indonesia

• November 28, 2011 • Comments (0)
travel photographer indonesia

Images taken from recent time spent in Java, Bali and the Nusa Tengarra region of Indonesia.

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How to Find Cheap Flights

• November 15, 2011 • Comments (8)
finding cheap flights image of a plane taking off from the airport

A guide to finding the cheapest flights online. Written for Aussies by a former Australian travel agent.

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