November | 2018 | Journey by Dawn

4 YEARS: best hikes photographed since my arrival to Australia!

November 30, 2018 by Aushra

Next week marks 4 years since my arrival to the ‘Land of Oz’ a.k.a. Australia. Here is a little tribute of my best memories photographed! Fyodor Dostojevski said that it is beauty that will save the world; and for sure it has been the case in mine. Despite many challenges I’ve had and continue to have while learning about this country, their customs and differences between them and the Eastern European traditions, I find huge comfort in nature and […]

Categories: Australia, Beautiful nature, Travel

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Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs Bathing: HEALING WATERS

November 27, 2018 by Aushra

Yesterday I travelled down to the south of Melbourne to enjoy a day of relaxation and peace. Here are some tips for people who seek to find solitude and healing in the hot springs. THE EXPERIENCES The reflexology walk of stones, that consists of differently sized stones covered in water in a pathway. It is a little uncomfortable bu the foot massage it gives surely stimulates blood flow! My next favourite was the cycle of hot and cold. Hot sauna, […]

Categories: Australia, Discovery, Travel • Tags: #melbournehotsprings, #thermalwaters

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AMAZING HIKES and MONASTERY visit in Tasmania: LYRA BIRD & BIOLUMINESCENCE!

November 23, 2018 by Aushra

This week I have been remembering my trip to Tasmania in 2017. I had experienced unexpected troubles in my most trusted relationship and the week traveling alone was exactly what I needed. I was amazed and surprised by such natural wonders! Tasmania, is a small island southeast of Australia. Isolated but not forgotten, I say. 🙂 Renting a car is the best way to see the parks and landscapes. THE CRADLE MOUNTAIN is located in the ST.CLAIR NATIONAL PARK. I took a 1 […]

Categories: Travel • Tags: #hikestasmania, #launcestonmonastery, #lyrabird, #tasmaniabeauty

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Rowville, Victoria: Typical Australian morning WITH AUDIO!

November 20, 2018 by Aushra

This week I am staying at an AirBNB in Rowville, Victoria, a suburb south east of Melbourne. Despite the population of over 33 thousand it feels very peaceful. It’s distinct feature are three lakes: Hill, Cogley and Sutton. Every morning I’ve been taking walks and here are some of my photos. I hope the audio will make the experience more real! Soon to come: An photographed adventure of the city of Melbourne with peaceful music A SPA retreat in Mornington […]

Categories: Australia, Beautiful nature, Discovery, Growth and Self-discovery, Travel • Tags: #amazingvictoria, #australiansunrise, #restfulmorning, #rowville

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Melbourne Port Philip Bay: BRIGHTON BEACH AND ST.KILDA PENGUINS!

November 17, 2018 by Aushra

This morning energised by jet-lag, I decided to explore two famous beaches in Melbourne. Brighton beach famous for the coloured houses by the beach a.k.a. bathing boxes. They have been around since 1862 and are used, well, for a comfortable stay at the beach (or storage). 🙂 From there you can also see the beautiful view of Melbourne and enjoy a picnic while overlooking the bay. Little blue birds came by to greet me. 🙂 St.Kilda pier is quite empty early morning […]

Categories: Beautiful nature, Growth and Self-discovery, Travel • Tags: #brightonbeach, #jetlagsurvival, #lovingmelbourne, #st.Kildapenguins, SoloTravel

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JET-LAG SURVIVAL: managing life in Australia after holiday in Europe!

November 16, 2018 by Aushra

They say there is not much you can do about it… so I thought I should make the most of it! Jet-lag is still full-on for me even a week after returning from Europe. I’m up all night wide owl eyes, energy like I could run a marathon! But it’s only 2am… by 4am I try to sleep and spend another 4 hours in bed when finally by 8am I drift to the dream world from which I don’t return until […]

Categories: Beautiful nature, Growth and Self-discovery, Impossible situations, Travel • Tags: #adaptation, #jetlagsolutions, #timezonechange, shiftwork

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Top 10 BEST PHOTGRAPHED EXPERIENCES of my trip to Europe. Fall 2018.

November 13, 2018 by Aushra

Here are some of my best photos of the trip! Visiting Lithuania, Germany and Greece was a time not only of discovering but also re-discovering after 4 years living in Australia. Perhaps the greatest discovery I had was a deeper experience and understanding that our world, despite being so diverse it is in fact very similar. That we as humans have a lot more in common than we realise; or a lot more than I realised. 🙂 LITHUANIA […]

Categories: Discovery, Monastic, Online friendship, Travel • Tags: #europetrip, #solotraveleurope, #worldheritage, Santorini

Art therapy session in Athens: THE STRUGGLE TO REMAIN CLOSE TO THE LIGHT

November 12, 2018 by Aushra

This was the first time I did a session with AirBnB events. I have to say that it was a unique experience, and the tutor/author of this activity: Chysoula was very well prepared and led the session in an engaging way. Here is the video that she made of photos that (mostly) I took with my camera Canon D800. Two of the photos (the ones of me) were taken by her. The topic I came up with by searching in […]

Categories: Beautiful nature, Creative activities, Growth and Self-discovery, Travel • Tags: #airBNBevent, #athensart, #struggletoremainclosetothelight, #wondersingreece

Exploring the crater of SANTORINI VOLCANO: an experience of a lifetime!

November 10, 2018 by Aushra

The Santorini Volcano is located in the National Geological Park of Nea Kameni, the central island in Santorini, Greece. It is in fact the newest island that has emerged only 50 years ago from the Aegian Sea, due to movements of the tectonic plates. How amazing is that?! This park is also a World Heritage cite of geological monuments. It is in this islet of Nea Kameni where this active-but-dormant volcano sleeps. Taking a day boat tour around and in […]

Categories: Beautiful nature, Discovery, Growth and Self-discovery, Travel • Tags: #crater, #volcano, #wondersingreece, #worldheritage, geologicalpark, Santorini

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GREECE, SANTORINI, PYRGOS AND THE BLACK BEACH

November 7, 2018 by Aushra

Some interesting facts about Santorini (from Wikipedia) Santorini is an island in the Aegian Sea. It is build on rock erupted by the volcano which is currently active, though dormant. The towns of Oia and Fira are known for beautiful sunsets. However today I visited the less popular town of Pyrgos and the Black Beach. PYRGOS: This little town in low season is completely empty. It was only the cats and I. Yet, I saw a few shadows of locals, who […]

Categories: Beautiful nature, Discovery, Growth and Self-discovery, Orthodoxy, Survival tips, Travel • Tags: Black Beach, Discovering, Greek friendly, Pyrgos in low season, Santorini, Solo travel

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ATHENS IN 3 DAYS: my solo travel experience!

November 5, 2018 by Aushra

Athens is amazing! The experience of history and unique culture is deeply visible in the local people’s hearts. Is far beyond what textbooks and or my imagination could have predicted! Before heading to Santorini for my last bit of holiday, I thought I’d share with you my dear readers, of the experiences I had. The crowds I arrived here November 1st, and I have to say it was the best time possible. While the weather is perfect (around 23-26C) the […]

Categories: Discovery, Orthodoxy, Travel

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Monthly Archives: November 2018

4 YEARS: best hikes photographed since my arrival to Australia!

Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs Bathing: HEALING WATERS

AMAZING HIKES and MONASTERY visit in Tasmania: LYRA BIRD & BIOLUMINESCENCE!

Rowville, Victoria: Typical Australian morning WITH AUDIO!

Melbourne Port Philip Bay: BRIGHTON BEACH AND ST.KILDA PENGUINS!

JET-LAG SURVIVAL: managing life in Australia after holiday in Europe!

Top 10 BEST PHOTGRAPHED EXPERIENCES of my trip to Europe. Fall 2018.

Art therapy session in Athens: THE STRUGGLE TO REMAIN CLOSE TO THE LIGHT

Exploring the crater of SANTORINI VOLCANO: an experience of a lifetime!

GREECE, SANTORINI, PYRGOS AND THE BLACK BEACH

ATHENS IN 3 DAYS: my solo travel experience!