The most sacred ground in Australia is not a church, shrine or mosque. _ It is the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG or just "the G" to locals). _ Today is the Aussie Rules football grand final in Melbourne, Australia. Every year on the last Saturday in September. It's even a public holiday. The entire country stops for this game. So if you try calling an Australian friend and they don't answer... Don't take it personally. 😉 _ This shot is not from a drone... I was hanging out the side of a hot air balloon with @globalballooningaustralia. _ #mcg #footy

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Hot Air Balloon Melbourne: The Best View Of The World’s Most Liveable City

Waking up 2 hours before sunrise does not sound like the best start to the day. But don’t be fooled. This tour is one of the best tours you can find in Melbourne, Australia. And best of all it provides unbeatable views of the city at sunrise. And there’s a buffet at the end. Sold!
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"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often." -Winston Churchill _ Ballooning at sunrise. The only way to fly. _ Did you know: Hot air balloon pilots coordinate with air traffic controllers just like any other aircraft. It takes a lot of skill and experience to guide one of these for landing in an urban area. Our pilot, Kiff from @globalballooningaustralia, did a spectacular job. - #ballooning #hotairballoon

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Golden sunrise over Melbourne, Australia. Amazing! _ Flying in a hot air balloon with @globalballooningaustralia. There's no wind in the balloon as it floats with the wind currents, making the ride perfectly serene and silent. _ Even from 1km above the ground I picked up a strong signal on my new 4G @tepwireless hotspot so I could share the experience live on IG Stories.

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"I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better." - Georg C. Lichtenberg _ This is how I greeted the sunrise this morning... _ 1000 meters above Melbourne, Australia in a hot air balloon. Simply breathtaking! _ The flight was with @globalballooningaustralia - these guys have been hot air ballooning industry for over 30 years. These balloons are iconic in Melbourne. _ This experience required getting out of bed at 4am, but I think you'll agree it was worth it. _ If you visit Melbourne, I definitely recommend this... It'll be an instant highlight. 📸😍😻

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"Does a leaf, when it falls from the tree in winter, feel defeated by the cold? The tree says to the leaf: That’s the cycle of life. You may think you’re going to die, but you live on in me. It’s thanks to you that I’m alive, because I can breathe. It’s also thanks to you that I have felt loved, because I was able to give shade to the weary traveller. Your sap is in my sap; we are one thing." - Paulo Coelho _ Watching children learn traditional Balinese dance at Ubud Palace. _ Bali dancers learn the craft as children and even in the womb they are played Balinese music. They are taught to dance with their hands before they can walk. Official training as a Bali dancer starts as young as 7. _ In Hinduism, dance is an accompaniment to the perpetual dissolving and reforming of the world. _ #travellife #worldshotz

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"The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking." - Albert Einstein _ The ever changing waves near the Twelve Apostles in Victoria, Australia. _ How do you want to change your world today? _ It's your last chance to win a brand new GoPro Hero 5 - check the link in my bio to enter. 👌😄

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"Change your thoughts and you change your world." - Norman Vincent Peale _ Contemplating life's wonders while watching the sunrise in beautiful Cappadocia, Turkey. _ Where are you in the world right now? _ Check out the brand new review I published on travelwithbender.com for the next generation @tepwireless 4G wifi hotspot. Highly recommend.

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Best Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot For Travel In 2018

When it’s time for vacation, does the prospect of travelling overseas without a reliable 4G or Wi-Fi connection feel downright daunting? Find out how to choose a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for your next great adventure.
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Sennheiser PXC 550 Review: The Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones For Travel

What is it about the PXC 550 wireless noise cancelling headphones that makes them perfect for travel? I cover all the important features so you can tell if these headphones are right for you.
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"It sounds so simple, but if you just be yourself, you're different than anyone else." - Tony Bennett _ Light and shadow in Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA. _ Check out my latest product review on travelwithbender.com... I put the @sennheiser PCX 550 Wireless Headphones 🎧 to the test. If you love music, take a closer look at these travel-friendly headphones. _ #antelopecanyon #natgeolandscape

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"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain _ #throwbackthursday to Ios, Greece in May 2014. _ Where was your favourite sunset? _ I'm giving away a #goprohero5. Check the link in my bio @travelwithbender. 🎉📸 #sunsetlovers #greecestagram #iggreece

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"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible." - Christopher Reeve _ Lifting off... _ Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey. _ Anything is possible for you right now. I hope this quote encourages you this weekend. 🌞

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Do you think koalas are adorable? Meet my new furry friend... I call him "Blinky". This is one of 🐨 Australia's 🇦🇺most recognizable creatures. _ Did you know: There are 43,000 to 80,000 koalas left in the wild. And these are not "bears", they are marsupials which means they carry their young in a pouch (just like a kangaroo). _ #australiagram

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