Wednesday, September 16, 2020
A Sweet and Sugary Adventure - Mudgee Travel Review - Tahjeeb
Mudgee Wine Region & Honey Farm:
Visited October 8 2019
My family and my family friends went on a trip to Mudgee to get a peaceful break from the city and stay out in the countryside for a few days. My dad and uncle had rented out an Airbnb which was a house that was near a few farms and vineyards. From the Campbelltown area to Mudgee it took around 3 hours to travel there. Being with family and friends was great and we were able to take a break from technology as well.
When we arrived, the woman who owned the Airbnb had come to clean up the home for our stay. She gave a warm welcome and when we entered it felt as though I had just entered my home. All the beds were set up and there were plenty of rooms for everyone. Overall the rooms were very clean and tidy. There were brooches set up in the living room area, which allowed us to see what this small town had to offer to us city folk. We looked through and found many vineyards, even though we could see two from the backyard. But there was one interesting place we found called the Mudgee Honey Farm.
After we had finished eating lunch we decided to the Honey Farm. The Honey Farm looked more like a small cafe, but when we went inside we saw there was a back door to go out to see where they get the honey. We couldn’t see the farm itself as we had come a bit too late, but our parents decided to start tasting all the different kinds of honey the place had to offer. They started from the Chilli flavoured honey to the Ginger flavoured honey. My family friend and I, on the other hand, were in the confectionary side where they had honey-caramelised popcorn and honeycomb chocolates. After we bought what our heart desired, we went back to the Airbnb to eat what we had bought.
Our parents had bought the Ginger flavoured honey and the Lemon flavoured honey, so they could make herbal tea for us in the future, just staying prepared. They didn’t dare to buy the Chilli flavoured honey, as it might ruin their love for spicy foods.
At night, when we were going to go to sleep, we started to notice that a lot of bugs, of various sizes, started showing up. It was hard to go to sleep knowing that there is a possibility that I might eat a bug or two while sleeping. So before sleeping I went through the hassle of swatting as many bugs as possible. The next morning I was relieved to see that I had survived the living nightmare of the infuriating insects.
The next day, we had packed ourselves up to go back home. On the way, we stopped at a winery, where they served cheese and wine, but we didn’t have any as we are all Muslims. There wasn’t anything for us to eat, so we all decided to stay outside and take pictures of the scenery.
Overall, we all had a good time, at Mudgee. Although it’s a small town it has a few unique places to offer for all to see. I wish to go there once again, but bring extra bug repellent for a more peaceful sleep.
Why is Tourism of Aboriginal Country and Sites important?
When visiting a place that holds as much significance and importance as the Aboriginal places in this country do, you get a sense of the country’s true origins and the way that this land was founded by one peoples. By visiting these sacred places we are learning about the origins of said places. Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures allows students to develop respect for diversity and understanding of cultural difference.
The inclusion of Indigenous content in classroom teaching has been shown to improve educational outcomes of Indigenous students. It is important for all Australians to understand the essential features of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including our special connection to the land and our commitment to family and community—so we can walk on this land together as friends and equals, so you can share our pride.
-Lidija
If you visit a place that carries as much significance and value as the Aboriginal places in this country do, you get a sense of the true history of the country and how one group created this nation. We are learning about the origins of said places by visiting these sacred places.
Learning about the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander helps students to gain appreciation for diversity and acknowledging the cultural difference. It has been shown that the use of Aboriginal content in classroom teaching enhances the educational performance of Indigenous students.It is vital for all Australians to understand the essential characteristics of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including our unique relation to the land and our dedication to family and community — so that we can walk together on this land as friends and equals so that you can share our pride.
-Krystheena
It is important to respect the culture and history of all the sites. They all hold great importance for the Aboriginal people and it should not be disturbed at all by other people who have no relation to the historical places. If tourists had a huge interest towards these historical landmarks, they should learn about its importance in Aboriginal culture before going to see the area. If they go see the area, they are to make sure that they are at a safe distance so that there is no contact with the place. The people taking care of these areas should also take up an initiative to fence up the area or keep someone there as supervision, in case young kids come and accidentally damage the area.
-Tahjeeb
My Experience in Bangladesh - Tahjeeb
Last year in November 2019, my family and I visited Bangladesh, our home country. Going this time was very special to me and my mother as we hadn’t gone there for the last 5 years. It had been far too long since I had seen any of my close family members. I especially missed my grandfather as he was never able to come to Australia in the five years we couldn’t go to Bangladesh.
When we were there we went up to Syhlet, the town my mother was born in and grew up living in. It was enjoyable as I got to be there with many of my cousins. One of the places we visited there was called ‘Bholaganj Sada Pathor’. It directly translates to ‘Bholaganj white stones/rock’. It is a beach side, but there is a river that takes you to another area, which you would go to by boat. The area there consists of small bodies of water surrounded by ‘white’ rocks. My cousins and I liked the scenery and had fun playing around in the water. Some of our younger cousins even slipped and submerged fully into the water. Below are some pictures that I took while I was there.
My Visit to Fiji - Tyeisha
My time in Fiji was very different and fun to my normal life here in Australia. I went all around Fiji. The shops we went to were very open, almost like the markets, and the food was placed on to a mat on the ground.
When walking the streets of Fiji you'll come across lots of ladies selling food off mats or you'll come across a traditional drink from Fiji called Kava, also known as yaqona. This drink is made from crushed roots from yaqona and strained from water and then served into a bowl.
The first image is four men making kava The second image is a lady selling food
Another thing you can find in Fiji is pop up shops with ladies braiding tourists' hair for a cheap price. You’ll find these shops around the beach, the ladies there are very welcoming, most of the time you’ll find they will be wearing colourful clothing and singing along to songs and dancing .
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
My Experience in Samoa - Quadrai
When I went to Apia, the capital of Samoa, we would go to church on Sundays. When I go to church we don't wear shoes; we wear sandals to church on other days but not Sundays. On the other days of the week I eat taro and pork or even cooked fish or raw fish but the the food I really like is spaghetti and corned beef together or on toast.
The sport we like to play is volleyball or rugby and when it's a hot day we go to the rockpool or to the beach. In Samoa, we have people that sell chips around the area for money and our buses are different to the ones in Australia. Our tattoos are also different and the tattoos have special meanin about my culture and my family or animals.
My Trip to Gold Coast 2020 - Jayden
During the start of term 3, my family and I drove up to Queensland stopping at Coffs Harbour on the drive up. We got to the border on the 1st of August which was the day the border closed and managed to get past the security checkpoint in Tweed Heads. We booked into our hotel room late and decided to go explore the next day.
When we woke up the next day, we went for a walk down to a putt putt place to pass time before we went to IFLY. We went indoor skydiving at IFLY for an hour or so and the experience was exhilarating. By the time we finished with IFLY we went to go explore Cavill Avenue for a little bit before we called it a night and went to our hotel room.
We had a couple quiet days where we just went down to the beach or drove to the shops. We eventually got to go to Q1 tower where me, my mum and my sister went on the skyclimb which is Australia's tallest exterior climb. It was an experience that I will never forget and the views from the top were spectacular!
One Day I'd Like to Visit Chile! - Chloe
I would like to go to Chile because my mum was born there. Chile is in South America the capital of Chile is Santiago. The things that I would love to do in Chile is visit my family that I have never met and the experience the weather in Chile. At the top of Chile it's very hot, coming down to the middle is like the warmest type of weather and at the right bottom is winter there is a lot of snow there.
I would like to go to Torres del Paine national park. It is a very beautiful place to visit. This spot has greenlands, rivers, lakes, mountains. I would love to do hiking here. It’s more than 100 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Natales in southern Patagonia.
Samoan Holiday 2019 - Anthony
Samoa was filled with trees and bushes, while the sea rushed into shore. People are busy around the streets and shops. The island was amazing with pools and waterfalls. People also getting coconut from trees to drink on a sunny day. Once I got to the market, it was packed with different types of food, clothing, and decorations of your fale(house). Amazing different ice-cream flavors are also good on a sunny, hot day.
The people are really nice and helpful. They can be really helpful with shopping, and also tell you about Samoa. Many different types of food on the island, these foods are really good to eat, they also have different types of drinks. The water in Samoa is amazing to swim in, the waterfalls are so cool while you're under it. Feels amazing while the water rushes down on top of your head!
My Visit to Tonga - Aaliyah
My Visit to Tonga
During my visit to Tonga in 2015 we had a lot of food. The first thing that I ate was called Lu Sipi. Lu Sipi is made out of taro leaves and sipi also known as lamb. It is also mixed with thick coconut cream. Lu sipi is a traditional Tongan dish that is originally passed down from grandmothers, mothers, and to their daughters. It is really creamy, filling and delicious.
Everytime after church all of my family from the different villages in Tonga all come together and we have a big family feed. The big feed that we have is called an umu. An umu is an underground oven where we cook all the meat. Usually after we have a family feed we have some dessert. The dessert that we always have is called faikakai. Faikakai is a very sweet tongan dessert dish that is basically made with flour and water. With the faikakai we cover it with sauce that is made out of caramel and thick coconut cream. It is very delicious.
Travel Review of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai - Anam
Loved It!
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Reviewed 28.08.2020
My mum and I called a cab and went from our hotel to the tallest building in the world! It was our second last day in Dubai before we left for Sydney, Australia back home. We left the taxi at around 1pm and it was already boiling hot.
Seeing as it was our 2nd last day in Dubai we wanted to explore a bit more by visiting this famous building and later on we had plans to go to one of the biggest malls there to shop a bit. We purchased our tickets which were very pricey but in the end it was worth it. There were restaurants on some levels and otherwise there were just significant items, fountains.
The most worthwhile thing I reckon the money was worth for was the view. We got up to the highest level that was open to the public, the 163rd floor. The view was immaculate. While it was still day time we decided to wait until the sunset came out and in my opinion that was the best sunset I’ve ever experienced.
The buildings all around were visible and the sunset was impeccable. On the horizon there were soft hues of pink, orange and a deep red. All of those colours mixed to create one memorable sunset in Dubai. After watching the sunset we decided to go have a little something to eat before going shopping. By far one of the most memorable experiences I have had.
Sunday, September 13, 2020
My Experience in Fiji - Rais
My Experience in Fiji
My experience in Fiji was amazing. The main things I did was go places,visit families,stay in hotels.We also played rugby league on the beach near the water. We played with a lot of random people as everyone is really friendly. We went night swimming and sometimes we went for a night ride and we got messages for free. We played rugby with my brothers and we climbed trees.
We would also jump off the trees using a swing attached to it. I also got bitten by a spider - it really hurt! The food in fiji is mostly vegetarian and the burgers are bigger than the ones we have here.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
My Experience In Samoa - Anthony
I went to both islands in Samoa to see my family for Christmas; in both Upolu and Saveai. As soon as we got off the plane it was incredibly hot. We got onto the back of the ute which was really cool. We could feel the wind in our hair as we drove and was something we weren't allowed to do in Australia.
In the restaurants, we drank heaps of coconut juice, which is really common in Samoa. The homes there have no walls and the floors are all rock with no mats, so it was really different to my home in Australia.
For food, we ate a lot of taro leaves with meat and vegetables. One special Samoan dish I ate is called Oka, which is raw fish with coconut cream. A special Samoan beverage we would drink is called Otai, which is a mixed fruit drink.
For fun, we would go visit the beaches and waterfalls. The beaches there are really beautiful; the water is sparkling blue and has an amazing reflection of the gleaming sun. The waterfalls look like a forest made of water; they spill over from really up high and are amazing to look at.
I had heaps of fun visiting Samoa and I really think that you should also visit to have an enjoyable time.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry - Tahjeeb
COVID has affected many countries and their economies. Specifically for the tourism industry, and how it has impacted on how people move around the world. People are not able to travel to locations where they can relax and spend time with other people. Social distancing being in place preventing too many people dining together at restaurants. Hotels are also permitted to having a certain amount of visitors. Tourists aren’t able to travel overseas or even on a plane at the airport unless they pay a lot of money. The employees that work under any section of the tourism industry get affected by there not being enough customers as well as the virus itself.
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