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delboy1203

delboy1203

I am an expatriate.

I am South African, and I am now living in Australia. I am currently in Melbourne.

My path

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About me

I'm originally from South Africa, but I caught the travel bug in my early 20s and set off to see the world. I've lived in London, Italy, Greece and Israel and finally settled in Melbourne, Australia with my Aussie wife and 2 kids.

I can speak English, Italian, Afrikaans

My birthday is on 12 March

Interests

family, mountain biking, photography, sport

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Registered: 2009-08-28

My blog 

The Bok and Roo Blog

Life with the Fife's in Melbourne, Australia

Expat manPhotoblog

Tags: travel, family, photos, sport

My path 

 Australia
Melbourne

I am currently living in Australia since July 2007

My life & projects in this location:

Finally settled down with a wife and family. I love my new home.

My occupation:

Work for Swinburne University

What I like about this destination:

It's very similar to South Africa. The people are friendly, the lifestyle is laid-back.

What I don't like about this destination:

Melbourne's weather sucks. Cold and rainy in the winter. VERY hot in the summer. Only spring and autumn to enjoy outdoors!

 

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 England
London

I lived in England from February 2001 to June 2007

My occupation:

General manager in various pubs around SE England and Bath

 

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 Italy
Padova

I lived in Italy from September 1997 to January 2001

My occupation:

Front Desk Manager in a 4 star hotel

 

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 South Africa
George

I lived in South Africa from May 1995 to March 1996

My occupation:

Restaurant manager

 

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 England
London

I lived in England from August 1993 to April 1995

My occupation:

General pub work

 

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 Greece
Santorini

I lived in Greece from March 1993 to October 1993

My occupation:

Cocktail barman in a bar on the beach

 

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 Israel
Eilat

I lived in Israel from January 1993 to March 1993

My occupation:

Deck hand on a yacht sailing the Red Sea

 

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 South Africa
Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, George, Stellenbosch

I lived in South Africa from March 1971 to August 1993

My life & projects in this location:

I was born in Port Elizabeth, went to school in George and university in Stellenbosch before packing my bags and going travelling.

 

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My pictures 

South Africa