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The 21st Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest

Posted in Australia, Byron Bay, Festivals and Holidays, Tourist sites on April 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »

In 1990 when the Byron Bay Bluesfest began, it was actually held in Byron Bay. Imagine that. The Arts Factory – a hostel/campground that is well known to any backpackers that pass through the town was the first site. These days the festival has far outgrown its humble beginnings. For over a decade the site [...]

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Bluesfest Day One

Posted in Australia, Byron Bay, Festivals and Holidays, Tourist sites on April 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Zee Avi Zee Avi was the first performer on stage at the Byron Bay Bluesfest. Quite an honour. The petite Malaysian/American girl pulled the strap over her shoulder for a guitar that just about matched her in size. After playing Poppy, and a cover of Interpol’s Slow Hands Avi played her “only love song” Honeybee. [...]

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Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival

Posted in Australia, Byron Bay, Festivals and Holidays, Nights out on April 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Now that I’m in Byron Bay I’ll be doing my best to update you all on what’s going on at one of Australia’s biggest music festivals – the Byron Bay Bluesfest. Yesterday was the first day of the festival so I spent the afternoon/evening trudging around in the muddy fields flitting from tent to tent [...]

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The pros and cons of working abroad

Posted in Australia, Byron Bay, Koh Phi Phi, Sydney, Teaching, Tha Wang Pha, Thailand on January 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I’ve worked abroad a few times. Just like most people who do it, I seek labour to help me fund the rest of my traveling – hostels, food, drink, transport, and everything else in between. It can add up to be a pretty big bill. I’ve taught English, handed out flyers on the street and [...]

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