A World of @IndonesiaGaruda Business Class from Sydney to Jakarta for Travel Junkies

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a business class for travel junkies | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some very exciting news to share!

It was crazy I tell you. The whole experience was just exhausting and exhilarating at the same time.

“A child on a farm sees a plane fly overhead and dreams of a faraway place. A travel junkie on the plane sees the farmhouse… and thinks of home.” – Carl Burns.

It will be a very exciting trip for me… a few outstanding experiences.

Here’s how my See Sydney to Enjoy Jakarta business class flight went. It was time to go in the ± 10 hours range (direct flight) of Relax Time starts now!

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My Way. My Place. My The @sebelpierone Sydney

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1st impressions of 346 | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – A night in Sydney is always fun. I always like coming into town and try new hotels – which is useful for those thinking visiting Sydney. EAT, TRAVEL, BLOGGING, and SLEEP!

The Sebel Pier One Sydney was, without a doubt, a great find and a remodelled Federation-era building with 160 stylish guestrooms and elegant suites.

Located on the waterfront, built on and over the harbour, which is isn’t far from the dining and entertaiment precinct of the Rocks, birthplace of European settlement in Sydney.

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Luxury Lebanese Food at El-Phoenician Sydney

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fabulous atmosphere here | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com –  I first heard of this place through a good friend of mine who says it’s one of luxury Lebanese food in Sydney.

On the road, I played a song Lebanese Blonde by Thievery Corporation. It’s a chilly winter’s night and we went to El-Phoenician for special dinner with my friend, Destination NSW, and Garuda Indonesia. So this was something different for us.

It felt like we were entering a ‘hidden gem’ – warm and cosy, a sleek and modern, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, chocolate brown hues and white starched-linen table clothes and an eclectic feel.

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A Celebration of Cheese in Hunter Valley

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five handmade preservative hunter valley cheeses, texture, flavour variations, biscuits and water | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – It’s a chilly Winter’s day and Hunter Valley is one of my favourite places in New South Wales.

Good food. Good wine. Good cheese. Good to be out socialising. I find that there is always something new to learn – I love it!

A day Like A Cheesemaker in Hunter Valley Cheese Factory is certain to make you enjoy the simple pleasures of a cheese factory. Here, lucky travel blogger for some Hunter Valley cheese tasting, an old favourite of mine.

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Like A Cheesemaker in Hunter Valley Cheese Factory

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welcome to the hunter valley cheese co | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – It could have been just any other ordinary Tuesday on the road. Instead it morphed into a day of luxury in one of the best cities in the world.

The Hunter Valley Cheese Co. is a purpose built cheese factory, maturation and tasting room which commenced production in 1995 to fulfil the tourism desire for regional produce complimenting the already vibrant winemaking and fine food tourism.

Blessed are the CHEESEMAKERS! By treating the milk, cheese curd or maturation of the cheese differently they can produse a wide range of cheese flavours and textures, thus becoming different cheese styles.

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Do You Know The Way To The Hunter Wine Theatre?

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winetime story | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Do you know the way to the Hunter Wine Theatre in Hunter Valley?

With my Bro, Sis, and I went to the Hunter Wine Theatre, a brand new experience takes just half an hour in Hunter Valley Resort dedicated theatre.

Going to the movies is more like an escape, with a dream in your heart you are never alone.

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The History of Tyrrell’s Wines

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waltz in a world of tyrrell’s wines | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Tyrrell’s Wines is based at Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s premier growing wine regions.

With first plantings in 1879, Tyrrell’s is home to some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world, with their origins most probably coming from the Busby Collection, a selection of grapevine cuttings from France and Spain that were originally planted in the Hunter Valley in the 1800’s.

So, here are the history of Tyrrell’s Wines:

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It’s All About Tyrrell’s Vine Cycle in Hunter Valley

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the essence of civilization and the art of living

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Woo hoo kisses for travel junkies from A World of Tyrrell’s Wines in Hunter Valley.

Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living. -Robert Mondavi

Like I said, Travel is like an endless university. You never stop learning. I was excited about getting an education from Tyrrell’s!

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A World of Tyrrell’s Wines in Hunter Valley

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sir damien colbert and welcome wines | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some fabulous new updates from a world of wine to share with you.

Ooh my. Finally, I was kidnapped by Hunter Valley Tourism, Destination NSW, and Garuda Indonesia to the most beautiful winery in the world, learned about the great wines, the legendary characters and the rich history of the area.

This exciting world of wine is just waiting to be discovered. It’s very important for not just the wine industry but for the tourism industry.

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Awesome Lunch at The Cellar Restaurant Hunter Valley

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welcome to the cellar restaurant | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Eeeek I am so excited to tell you all about this update. I was kidnapped by Destination NSW and Garuda Indonesia to special lunch at The Cellar Restaurant Hunter Valley.

2011 Winner – Contemporary Australian Restaurant, Informal Dining. Chef/owner Andrew Wright is passionate about sourcing the freshest and best quality local ingredients.

Centrally located in the heart of Pokolbin, The Cellar Restaurant delivers award-winning modern Australian cuisine in a unique indoor garden setting.

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Travel Like A Gardener in Hunter Valley Gardens

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views of hunter valley gardens gate | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I was doing a bit of gardening in Hunter Valley Gardens, Australia’s largest display gardens. Getting to the garden was a bit of an adventure for me.

Hunter Valley Gardens has many outstanding features including 10 differently themed garden areas with over 8km of pathways, all carefully graded for easy walking.

Winner of the Best Tourist Attraction in the Hunter Valley six years in a row, NSW Best Tourist Attraction for many years in a row and inducted into the NSW Tourism Hall of Fame, Hunter Valley Gardens is exquisite.

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Famile Dine at Mavericks on the Bay @Port_Stephens

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talk about tourism and p.s. I love you xx | camera Sony NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I was kidnapped by Port Stephens Tourism, Destination NSW, and Garuda Indonesia to famile dine at Mavericks on the Bay, a perfect place to sit and watch the world go by with family, an old friend, a new love, or whomever may strike your fancy.

Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want. – Gael Greene.

EAT, TRAVEL, BLOGGING, and SLEEP! Well I promised to take faster photos. So I decided to abandon all and just ENJOY THE MEAL.

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