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About me
I work at the Lonely Planet Melbourne office as the Research Librarian.
I re-discovered photography a few years ago, and so I am now a slave to my Nikon when I travel.
I like to visit cities more than the countryside. I like to stay at little Spartan hotels when I can afford them, and hostels when I can’t.
To where I go:
I visited Vietnam in February 2009. I hope to do more Asia later this year.
In 2008 I sprinted around the world in 30 days, stopping at various cities (San Francisco, NYC, Rome, Cairo, Mumbai and Shanghai). And the year before I went to Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Thailand.
From whence I came:
Born in Kiribati (then known as the Gilbert & Ellice Islands) to a British father and an Australian mother. Spent about eight years on Banaba (formerly known as Ocean Island). Then moved to England for about 12 years, living in Bath, Somerset.
Returned to Australia and did an arts undergraduate degree in literature and film. Then an arts postgraduate degree in literature. Began working at LP in 2001 as the marketing dogsbody. Finished Ph.D. in 2002. Began working as LP librarian in 2003.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called List of Early Lonely Planet Books... in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called LP author on the road in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
If you are on Twitter you may want to follow Tim Richards as he researches our new Poland and Eastern Europe guides:...
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
If you are on Twitter you may be interested in following Anja Mutic as she researches the next guide to Croatia:...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Here are Daniel's tweets so far:...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Here are Chris' tweets so far......
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
No, sorry. I'll sort something out. Chris, by the way, is tweeting via his Kindle. No firewall problems.
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
If you are on Twitter you may want to follow Brandon Presser as he researches the next guide to Turkey: http://twitter.com/BPnomad
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Americas - Canada Branch
If you are on Twitter you may want to follow Ryan Ver Berkmoes as he researches British Columbia: http://twitter.com/ryanvb
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called LP Author on the road in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
If you are on Twitter you may want to follow Christoper Pitts as he researches the next China guide: http://twitter.com/christofino
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called "Tribe" and "Indians" in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
If all Australians tend to use the word Aboriginal, then how can it be that some Australians prefer to use the the name Koori?...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
The indigenous people of New Zealand called themselves Maori, and the indigenous people of Australia were Kooris and even now prefer to use...
about 2 years ago -
commented on Where have you found peace? That is, peace with yourself and your environment. in Traveller Interview
I camped on Whitehaven beach (on Whitsunday Island) for a week. If it wasn't for the fact that we hadn't brought enough food, it would've been perfect. Pure white beach, pure blue sea, 27 degrees celcius every day. I can watch the sea all day and still want more. Then at night we'd stare at the stars.
over 2 years ago -
commented on Do you carry an item (or items) when travelling that has special meaning for you? For example, some people carry a walking stick and have it engraved with names of the places they visit. Others carry stuff like stuffed animals, medallions, bracelets and so on that have a special meaning to them. Some carry little flags and what not. in Traveller Interview
My passport holder has a two dollar Canadian note that someone gave me for luck. It should really be a $50 US note. Now that would come in handy in a scrape.
over 2 years ago -
posted a Message to Traveller Interview
Where have you found peace? That is, peace with yourself and your environment.
over 2 years ago -
commented on Taste, Smell, Sound or Feel in Traveller Interview
I'm afraid my stomach wins again. Argentina is empanadas for me. If you haven't been to South America, empanadas are small pasties. Most of the Argentine empanadas have melted cheese as their main ingredient. But the mince beef empanadas are excellent as well. Order a selection as a starter.
For the next person: Italy.over 2 years ago
- Full Name Mark Broadhead
- Country Australia
- Website A Glance Aside
- Languages English.
- Favourite Places Big cities, anywhere
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