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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Aug 15, 2008
Paramount Bar 5 stars
Bar Review: Paramount Bar

Who needs to go to a night club to dance when there's paramount bar! This bar is one of my favourites in Perth, early on its empty but soon the queue is all the way down the street! You won’t... [more]

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Moyleb33
Adventurer
Apr 12, 2008
Perth - YHA 4 stars
Hostel Review: YHA

I have started to realise the most of the YHA hostels in australia are head and shoulders better than most others (although this is reflected in the price).

The Perth YHA is no...
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Edgey
Explorer
Apr 9, 2008
What would you do for a teddy? 5 stars
Travel Tip: The Royal Show

One day he was working there, one day he was not. One member of a carnival crew was offered something tawdry for a teddy on day three of the Perth Royal Show. He accepted, then found out the age of... [more]
Nowathome
Virgin
Feb 25, 2008
Observation City 4 stars
Hotel Review: Rendezvous Observation City Hotel

Having stayed here many times it is strating to show it's age. Once the great hotel of Perth the weather exposure has taken it's toll and the marks are there.

That said this hotel...
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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Northbridge in general 5 stars
Travel Tip: Northbridge

Northbridge is a big backpacker hang out, personally I love it in Northbridge! It’s absolutely packed with café’s, restaurants, bars and clubs so what ever time of day it is there is always... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Oia Shanghai Food Court 3 stars
Travel Tip: Perth

Oia Shanghai is located in Northbridge on James Street and it has a huge range of various types of Asian foods including Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Indian as well as one western food option. The food hall seating area is pretty big and you can also sit outside, plus there is a bar so you can... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Globe Backpackers / City Oasis Hostel 3 stars
Hostel Review: Globe Backpackers / City Oasis

Just to confuse you this hostel goes by two names! Globe Backpackers and also by City Oasis. The hostel offers dorm rooms (female only as well) and also doubles and prices start from about... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Dome Cafe 4 stars
Café Review: Dome Cafe

There are quite a few of this chain of cafes all over Perth and they advertise themselves as a coffee house but they actually have a pretty big food menu as well. I stopped in for a coffee and a... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Harbour Town Shopping Centre 3 stars
Travel Tip: Harbour Town

Harbour Town is located a short walk away from the City West train stop, its one of those out of town shopping centres “at factory prices” usually with these places I find the prices the same... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Francine’s café and restaurant 5 stars
Café Review: Francine’s café and restaurant

Francine’s is the best breakfast place ever in Perth! Francine’s is this cute café on the corner of James Street and William Street with a large indoor seating area and outside seating too.... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Kings Park 3 stars
Travel Tip: Kings Park

Stupidly I decided to walk from Northbridge to Kings Park, I don’t mind walking but I think taking the bus is a better idea as there isn’t much shade along the way and it was boiling hot and... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Cottesloe in General 4 stars
Travel Tip: Perth

There are loads of beaches around Perth but Cottesloe is definitely one of the nicer ones. White sand for as far as the eye can see in both directions and it’s easy to find a deserted part for a bit of relaxation. The waves are pretty good but during high season there is no surfing aloud.... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Getting a job in Perth 5 stars
Travel Tip: Newspaper Western Australia

I’m travelling Australia on a working visa and I have noticed that some towns are really hard to get work and it takes a while, however, after less that a day of looking for jobs, I applied for... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Mint Bar 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Mint Bar & Dining

I love this bar it’s amazing! The door men as so sweet and friendly, girls get a free glass of champagne on arrival (none for you guys, sorry!) There is fake grass all over the floor and walls... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Free Transport 5 stars
Travel Tip: Perth

Perth offers a range of free buses that actually run to many of the places that you might want to go to. Look out for any of the Cat buses, they are all free and all run from the city to different places. The Blue Cat bus goes to Northbridge, the Yellow Cat goes to Claisebrook and the Red Cat... [more]

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AndreaLJC
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Seal Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Seal Island

Seal island is part of a marine wildlife park so is protected; therefore you can’t walk on the island at all. However, Rockingham Wild Encounters offers a short boat ride around the island,... [more]

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