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The culture shock of living in Australia
1Dad1Kid.com I experienced a bit of culture shock when we went to Spain after over a year in Latin America, but living in Australia has really been an adjustment. One that wasn’t completely anticipated...
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A fun introduction to Australian animals
1Dad1Kid.com We’re currently doing a housesit in a small village outside the medium-sized city of Ballarat. Located just over an hour from the popular city of Melbourne, Ballarat holds a big place in...
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A step into the past in Ballarat
1Dad1Kid.com We’ve spent a good of time taking a step into the past this week, and it’s really been a lot of fun. 1850s Gold Rush Ballarat was the site of Australia’s gold rush in the 1850s. One of the...
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Experiencing Australia healthcare
1Dad1Kid.com We had been out most of the day trying to celebrate my birthday. For a variety of reasons, it really hadn’t gone all that well. I did have a good birthday lunch, but that was about the...
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Could I live in Australia or New Zealand?
1Dad1Kid.com As we slowly make our way around the world (only one continent unvisited!), we’re paying attention to the places we might want to stay longer and possibly use as a long-term base. We’ll...
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Traveling between the cities of New Zealand
1Dad1Kid.com When looking at New Zealand on a map, it can seem deceptively small. The country may have more sheep than people, but it is by no means a short trip to get between the various cities of...
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Visiting after the Christchurch quake
1Dad1Kid.com In February 2011, the largest city on the south island of New Zealand, which is also the country’s 2nd largest city, was rocked by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake causing over $40 billion in...
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Diving the Great Barrier Reef
1Dad1Kid.com I think it would be fair to say most divers have the Great Barrier Reef on their scuba bucket or dream list. It’s easy to understand why considering it’s the largest barrier reef system in...
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Antarctica for kids (and their parents)
1Dad1Kid.com This south polar continent is on many people’s bucket list and rightly so. It’s the only continent we haven’t visited yet, and it’s high on our list. It’s also an extremely expensive...
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Auckland’s Sea Life Aquarium
1Dad1Kid.com While we were housesitting in Auckland, we decided to check out their aquarium. We figured it would be something nice to do on a wintery, overcast day. Its official name is Kelly Tarlton’s...
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A traveler’s guide to Australian cities
1Dad1Kid.com Australian cities offer backpackers a mix of cosmopolitan culture, outdoor living, great nightlife and some of the best coffee you will ever drink. Throw into the mix the fact that all of...
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