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Martin Fleming

I’m an Australian writer who left his country after the cost of beer hit double figures. I’ve spent the last six months travelling the world and was most recently tricked into hiking the Inca Trail in Reeboks. I blame Tinder glitches for my loneliness. I like sharks.
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Things to do on a stopover in Perth
Previously bypassed for the likes of Sydney and Melbourne, Perth is becoming an increasingly popular destination for travel-goers due...
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7 lies we all tell ourselves while travelling Europe
From all the way down in the Southern hemisphere, Europe often seems like an unattainable, well-dressed myth. It’s this...
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7 thoughts you’ll have the first time you visit Tasmania
Tasmania cops a lot of flack from the rest of the world. We turn down our noses at it,...
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8 thoughts everyone has the first time they visit the Outback
The Outback is a weird and wonderful place. There’s nowhere else on earth quite like it, and when you...
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5 reasons to visit Darwin in July
Darwin is the often-forgotten city of Australia. Far north, it’s often tarnished with a “Why bother?” brush, which is...
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Which Melbourne neighbourhood should you stay in?
Hooray! You’re on your way to Melbourne. Flights are booked (with Cheapflights.co.nz, of course), bags are packed and you’re...
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8 places to go when you refuse to give up on summer (and where to avoid)
A lot of people think that once the Easter bunny visits, we don our moth-ridden jumpers, dust off the...
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How to travel Australia’s Sunshine Coast on a budget
In this humble writer’s opinion, the Sunshine Coast, just north of Brisbane, is one of the most picturesque areas...
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7 travel apps for every stage of your journey
Our smartphones are arguably the cleverest thing we pack on a trip. They’re an all-in-one translator, tip calculator, travel...
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