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Alexandra Oke

Alexandra is a Melbourne-based freelance writer with previous experience in copywriting, magazines and, of course, travel. You'll find a collection of her writings at aaoke.wordpress.com.
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New York vs Berlin: A Shopaholic’s Guide

For a city whose walls are shroud in vivid colour, Berlin sure knows how to do black. So much...
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Spring Into This Season’s Hottest New Travel Trends

Notice the leaves changing? Detect that lingering sweetness in the air? That’s right folks, spring has finally sprung and...
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Melbourne vs Sydney: A Shopaholic’s Guide

I don’t like to throw around the term “addict” willy-nilly, but when it comes to my fetish for fashion,...
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Around The World In 10 Drool-Inducing Desserts

Much to the dismay of my dentist, I love sweets. Chocolate, ice cream, cookies and cakes. You name it,...
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How To Find (Cheap) Last Minute Flights

Hi, my name is Alexandra and like some of you I’m a serial organiser. You know, one of those...
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5 of the Best: Roadside Stops in Tasmania

Tassie, Taz, The Apple Isle, Island of Inspiration…whatever you choose to call this somewhat-forgotten state, there’s no denying its...
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5 of the Best: Australia’s Frequent Flyer Programs

We all love a perk. I think it’s in our DNA as human beings. And with the cost of...
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10 Essential Road Trip Items

Ain’t nothing like a road trip. A lot can be said for the sensation that comes from setting out...
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10 Difficult Place Names (hard to spell but fun to visit!)

I like big words and I cannot lie. A favourite pastime of mine involves sitting wistfully at my desk...
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