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Comment by Jeremy Ng yesterday

Sharing our latest post of our visit to NYC and our favorite sushi place while there! Sushi of Gari, NYC. Who's been there? Who has not? If not - you must check out our photo filled post!

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Comment by Jim Lesses on January 18, 2012 at 4:00am

New Post: Things You Discover Walking – Clifton Hill Shot Tower

Have you ever wondered how they made those little round balls that passed as bullets in the olden days? You know the type I mean. Small, round, lead balls that had to be rammed down the barrels of primitive muskets and pistols, before they could be fired at an assailant or enemy combatant. Well, today’s Things You Discover Walking entry provides the answer.

A couple of kilometres from the home I am currently house sitting (in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy North), is a tall chimney-like structure that towers high over the neighbourhood of Clifton Hill. A little research reveals the column to be the Clifton Hill Shot Tower, a structure that was first erected in 1882.

Read more... http://compleattraveller.blogspot.com/2012/01/things-you-discover-w...

Comment by Bianca Rappaport on January 14, 2012 at 9:40am

Off Track Planet is throwing its official magazine launch party and travel mixer this Wednesday, January 18, at Hostelling International New York.

We'll be giving away backpacks, t-shirts, magazines and OTP sneak peaks! Backpacker Babes will be serving up free Radeberger beer while devon.james of Chemicals of Creation will be spinning beats throughout the evening.

Free entry, and all are welcome to attend! To RSVP, go to the launch party page on Eventbrite.

Comment by Jim Lesses on January 8, 2012 at 7:22pm

New Post: Musicians Below New York

One of the many things I love about New York City is the range of amazing musicians and singers who eke out a living performing across the city’s subway network. Actually, ‘eke out’ may be the wrong expression. Judging by the amount of money some of these musicians are able to earn in tips (based on my observations), they may in fact be making quite a good living.

Of course, this only applies to the best of the performers, but then to survive as a performer on New York’s subway stations you have to be more than good, you have to be very good. So today, I thought I’d feature some short films that focus on a few of these subway singers.

Read more: http://compleattraveller.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-movies-musicia...

Comment by Jim Lesses on January 7, 2012 at 7:55pm

New Post: Make Your Dream a Reality

In my first post for 2012, I mentioned that many people have found ways to indulge their love of travel, often for extended periods of time, and that if you are prepared to make the commitment and sacrifice, you too can travel sooner rather than later. What I didn't include in that post, however, were links to some of the many blogs and websites from these travellers. So today, I have decided to address that omission.

All the travellers highlighted have embarked on amazing personal journey's that often defy logic, logistics, money, and maybe even common sense.

Read More > http://compleattraveller.blogspot.com/2012/01/make-your-dream-reali...

Comment by Jim Lesses on January 6, 2012 at 3:15am

New Blog Post: Zuccotti Park, New York City

On both my trips to New York City in 2008 and 2010, I have at various times found myself wandering through Zuccotti Park. Strictly speaking, it is more of a plaza than a traditional park, and in fact it used to be known as Liberty Plaza Park. Created in 1968, the park was one of the few open spaces with tables and seats in the Financial District. It is located just one block from the World Trade Center. Following the events of September 11, 2001 it was left covered with debris, and subsequently used as a staging area during the ensuing recovery efforts.

Read more here... http://compleattraveller.blogspot.com/2012/01/zuccotti-park-new-yor...

Comment by Jim Lesses on January 1, 2012 at 9:07pm

Woo hoo, the new year is finally here, and now the countdown to my next New York City visit can start in earnest. Mind you, it is still six months away, but given the way the months and years seem to fly by nowadays, I'm sure I will be booking tickets and boarding flights before I know it.

Stay well, New York.

Jim

Comment by Ellen Billard on December 25, 2011 at 8:37am

We spent much of this holiday season celebrating in NYC, where I seem to have developed a dangerous obsession with gingerbread!

We're off to Montreal later to spend the week! Should be fun! Happy holidays, everyone!

Comment by Ellen Billard on December 24, 2011 at 10:55pm

Happy Holidays! If you're in NYC this holiday season, check out our 10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in New York City !

Comment by Jim Lesses on November 30, 2011 at 4:19am

Free travel guides/apps for iPhone, iPod and iPad users now available from Tripwolf. This amazing giveaway will continue for two weeks with Tripwolf giving away five free city guides/apps a day via iTunes. You can read more here... http://compleattraveller.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-mobile-guides-fr... I missed the first days offering but have downloaded the five freebies on offer today. Depending on where you are when you read this, you may still have time to get today's apps.

Cheers,

Jim

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