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    November 2011

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Colonial Village YHA, Hervey Bay, Qld

November 2011

This YHA has a great set-up - tropical gardens, lovely pool, good foos at the bar with daily specials, big room with a deck......more

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Universal plugs

Alicia Kirwan
Wamberal, Australia

Many hotels and hostels contain bathroom sinks that are without a plug, and the perfect solution is an upside down film canister. This serves as a universal plug as if it is slightly too big with the lid on, you can just use the bottom end which will be that little bit smaller and vola! A sturdy sink full of water to scrub away.


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