Catch a break. Riding the wave at Bells Beach, Torquay, Australia. This is the Mecca for surfers across the globe. #seeaustralia #surfing #seegor

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10 Most Inspiring Photographers And Instagrammers of 2015

For something a bit different, here are my favourite 10 photographers in 2015. I gain inspiration from numerous photographers and instagrammers, each with their own unique style and focus, but these are the best of the best. I hope you that you will find inspiration too by checking out their amazing portfolios.

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The right timing... Watching the surfers on Australia's most famous and sacred beach - Bells Beach, Torquay. This week it is hosting the longest running surfing competition in the world. It was our first stop along the @greatoceanroad. #surfing #victoria #seeaustralia #seegor

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The famous 12 Apostles along @greatoceanroad in Victoria, Australia. Some consider this region to be the most beautiful coastline in the world. I have to agree that it's right up there next to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Even on a dark, cloudy day this area is beautiful. #seegor #seeaustralia #nature

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Don't Worry, We're (Still) Not Selling Our Soul

Gee, a lot can change in 8 months! I wanted to be transparent about what changes we’re making and more of what you can expect in 2015 from us as we continue to be one of the world’s leading family travel blogs.

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Living The Dream: Visit Me On A Path Less Travelled

Andrew sold all his belongings back in 2013 to start his travel lifestyle after a serious injury left him unable to talk for 2 years or use his hands. Unemployed, broke physically and financially he decided he needed to start Living The Dream on a path less travelled.

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Rottnest Day Trip: Only Place In The World For That Elusive #QuokkaSelfie

We’ve been to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Greek islands. But I must admit Rottnest is a serious contender for the best island we’ve been to anywhere in the world. There is still one thing that eludes me, a selfie photo with one of the local residents… the world’s happiest animal!

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What Exactly Is A Vacation Club? And How Do I Get More Fried Bananas Like This?

I’ve never stayed at a vacation club. How was I ever going to keep the kids amused? We didn’t have to worry about that at Anantara Vacation Club Bali Seminyak, but I did have one other very important concern… how would I get more freshly fried bananas like these ones?

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Anantara Villa Walkthrough, Bali

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InterContinental Bali: Swimming Pools, Pasta PLUS Hammock Tips From The World’s Leading Expert

We found out why so many guests of InterContinental Bali Resort keep coming back year after year. Plus watch a humorous video about how to get into and out of a hammock shot on location.

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How To Get Into A Hammock

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InterContinental Bali Resort Walkthrough

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9 Travel Hacks For Flying Budget Airlines

So you are planning a trip and you want to know whether you should be loyal to that airline whose frequent flyer miles never seem to get you very far, or to try a budget airline. Here’s 9 vital tips to help you get the most of your next flight on a budget airline.

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Window with a view... Flying over Australia. #tigerairau #australia #flyingview

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Flew today from Perth to Melbourne with #tigerairau. Perfect skies. #flying #australia #seeaustralia

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"Reach for the sky". Curious quokka on Rottnest Island, Western Australia. #australia #rottnestisland @viatortravel

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Classic Rotto. Riding bikes along long flat roads, with the scent of the salty sea trickling by. I was so proud of my 6-year-old riding her bike like a pro. Her first big trip on a bicycle. #rottnestisland @rottnestislandwa @viatortravel #familyvacation #australia

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Perth cityscape. From Rottnest Island. @viatortravel #perthlife #westernaustralia

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Make a wish... Rainbow over Rottnest Island, Western Australia. #rainbow #westernaustralia #rottnest

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Smiling quokka on Rottnest Island. Are these the happiest animals in the world? They always seem to be smiling! #quokka #rottnest @viatortravel

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Solo tree in the middle of Australia's "wheatbelt". #westernaustralia #seeaustralia

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Fence at sunset. Exploring the vast expanse of Western Australia. #australia #seeaustralia #westernaustralia

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37 Photos Of The World’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

We didn’t have many plans while staying in Croatia, but the Plitvice Lakes National Park was a must. This stunning park is famous for the Plitvice waterfalls, which are claimed by many to be the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Take a look at our favourite 37 photos from a sunny Autumn afternoon there, and decide for yourself.

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"I love a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains..." 🎶🎵 On the road in rural Western Australia. #australia #seeaustralia

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About as Aussie as it gets... Strewth! Driving a ute (pick up truck) through the bush (rural countryside), with my shiela (lady), knocking back a red bull tinny (can). (English translations added for clarity ;) #seeaustralia #australiagram

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Selfie central. At Tanah Lot, Bali. #bali #selfie

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Whitewash. Crashing waves over the rocks near Tanah Lot, Bali. One of the most beautiful temples on the "island of the gods". #bali #nature

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The Real Cost Of Living In Ubud, Bali For 1 Month

So you read our beginners guide to living in Ubud and you’ve decided to come for an extended stay? What will the cost of living be like for a month in Ubud? You might be surprised. We reveal everything with our February 2015 breakdown of all our living costs.

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Ubud rice fields. A new post is being published today on travelwithbender.com breaking down our cost of living in Ubud, Bali for 1 month. You might be surprised. #ubud #bali

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Hidden in the jungle... #ubud #bali

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Have you ever felt this hungry? There is something undeniably cute about a baby monkey... Especially when they try to cram just about anything into their tiny mouth. Captured at Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest, Bali. #cute #bali

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Simply red. The chic decor at Rouge Lounge Bar in Ubud, Bali. #ubud #bali

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The Ultimate Guide To Ubud, Bali: Villas, Scooters, Monkeys + 19 Places To Eat

Ubud is tourist day trip magnet, the home to thousands of expats and a raw food lover’s paradise. On our previous trips to Bali (we’ve been 9 times) we use to visit to Ubud for a day, but this time we decided to base ourselves here for about 1.5 months. Find out where we stayed and what we ate, plus plenty more handy tips for your next holiday in Ubud.

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Clouds on fire. Watching another beautiful sunset in Bali from a narrow unnamed pathway on the fringe of Ubud. #bali #sunset

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Table in the trees. Overlooking a gorge in northern Ubud, Bali, this table at Clear Cafe sums up the Ubud vibe. #ubud #bali

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Rice paddy at dusk in Ubud, Bali. #reflection #bali

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Tanah Lot - where the land meets the sea, and the temple meets the sky. #bali

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Pool perspective. #bali #seminyak

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Jimbaran styled seafood BBQ by the swimming pool. Sounds like Bali bliss? #bali #foodporn

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Lush. Walking through @anantaraclub in Seminyak, Bali. #bali #tropical

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