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A Personal Trainer for the last ten years and business owner, as well as a Dive Instructor, I try not to box and label myself, so - time for a career change. I have just finished my studies to become a Nurse and I am now completing a Lab Tech course. Freelance

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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How a lame works in fencing: 1 of 1
Fencing is a competitive sport, but in order to determine who wins each point, a scoring method is required. A lame is a jacket, worn by each competitor in electrical fencing competitions. Containing conductive material of fine nickel or copper wires, it is capable of carrying a small electrical charge. When the jacket is to... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific A guide to Australia's best vacation islands: 1 of 1
It's common knowledge that the sand on Waikiki is disappearing. It is regularly replenished from other areas of the islands. If you believe legend, there is even Australian sand on Waikiki. And why not? The pure white powdery sand of Australia's northern islands is infamous. An island vacation doesn't have to mean Hawaii. If... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for backpacking through Australia: 1 of 1
Backpacking in Australia is a dream of many. Jumping on a plane, strapping a 50-pound sack to your back and stepping into hot Australian sand seems like an exotic thing to do. And it is. But before you go, here are a few tips to get that show on the road: *Situated in the Southern Hemisphere Australia's seasons are opposite ... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific The best hiking trails in Australia: 1 of 1
To find the best hiking trails in Australia, head south. Tasmania, that little island state off the south coast of Victoria is a bush-walkers paradise. From the infamous Overland Track to the little explored Tarkine Wilderness and the ethereal Valley of the Giants, home to the tallest hardwood trees in the world (yes you rea... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific A local's guide to St Kilda, Melbourne: 1 of 1
With its perfect position just minutes from the city, the seaside suburb of St. Kilda definitely has the location, location, location. But real estate in the funky and fun Melbourne neighborhood wasn't always as hot as it is today. Better known in the mid 70s for its sex and drugs rather than its Rock n' Roll, St. Kilda wasn... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Companies that offer pre-fab yurts: 1 of 1
Simple in design, but exquisite in its very simplicity, the modern day yurt has varied little from its traditional origins. Essentially a one-room structure, the Yurt is a communal space. Its open-plan style encourages a connection with those around you, as well as the surrounding environment. More and more environmentally a... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific A visitor's guide to Alice Springs, Australia: 1 of 1
In the very heart of Australia you will find a town. Red dirt, scorching sun and a watering hole. Actually, more than one. Alice Springs in Australia's Red Centre, the Northern Territory, is more than a one pub town these days. More accessible than it has ever been, today Alice quenches the thirst of a thriving transient pop... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Things to do in Alice Springs, Australia: 1 of 1
Alice Springs, the beating heart of Australia. It certainly feels like the middle of nowhere, but there are plenty of things to fill your time spent not quite idling in this No-Man's Land: *Camel Riding They spit, they grunt, they snort and they lie down on whim, but you can't beat the earthy feel (and smell) of a camel ride... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Visiting South Australia's wineries: 1 of 1
Next time you are perusing the wine list at the restaurant, make a note of the origins of the wines. Chances are some Australian wine will be on offer. And for good reason. Australia produces award winning wine - world class wine. The climate in the south of the country is perfectly suited to a selection of grapes and there ... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific A local's guide to Melbourne Australia: 1 of 1
The Cafe Culture. Melbourne is renowned for her live music, her relaxed people, her fashion. And then there's her Cafes. All over Melbourne, from city to suburbs, you will find funky laneway bars, and people on the pavement. Contentedly seated under umbrellas, at long timber trestles, or perched on timber and steel seats, ha... More..