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Where else in the world can you watch the sunrise over the Sahara for breakfast, fight off Marrakech snake charmers at lunch then feast on fresh Essaouira seafood for dinner? LIAM FLANAGAN explores the amazing wonders of Morocco.

It’s change-over time right now in the English capital. As a new flock of Aussies arrive to the joys of London life, many are also leaving. LIAM FLANAGAN found out that’s it is actually much harder to leave than it was to arrive.

Leave the wellies in the wardrobe and get the sunscreen out instead. Ibiza is calling and you can enjoy it all to yourself. LEIGH JOHNSTON explores the party island without the crowds.

BRON IN THE DON | When one thinks of a London Top 100 list, your mind automatically pictures cultural activities that will have you writing home to mum. That’s exactly what our London adventurer found this week when she ticked number 92 of the list and visited the West End.

Exploring the expat experience. The best features by Australian Times columnists and contributors in 2011, as picked by our publisher.

Pedal power is taking over London’s streets. And thanks to Mayor Boris Johnson and ‘his’ public bikes, Londoners and travellers are encouraged more than ever to cycle through the city. Our London adventurer ticked another one of her London Top 100 list and got herself in a spin.

RIGHT SAID ED | 2011 has been an action packed year for Australian Times. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers and our writers, for contributing to such an awesome year.

When talking to friends who’ve spent time travelling around Europe, one place always comes up a universal favourite - Prague. Classic, romantic and charming with a good dose of history, Prague is the quintessential European city.

Greg and Lucy Malouf tell Nathan Motton about their new book; why Australia is leading the way with Middle Eastern food and why the cuisine is much more than just kebabs.

Tim from Willow Tree, Benji from Oviedo, Jessica from Santander and Sara from Sydney all live in this week's Our House in West Hampstead.

A brief explanation of what you have to do in order to get a British Citizenship following on from a UK Ancestral Visa.

RIGHT SAID ED | It's that time of year when inevitably my expat Aussie mind starts thinking of home. Thinking of the sun and the surf and my mates playing cricket on the beach. Of Christmas with the fam. Of an Aussie summer and cold VBs on the back verandah.

On any European travellers itinerary there are a few common destinations: Paris, Barcelona, London, Rome and of course... Amsterdam.

Huskies. Arctic Circle. Wilderness. Aurora Borealis. All words and phrases evocative of mystery and adventure at the end of the world. And they’re all there waiting for you when you go dog sledding in Swedish Lapland.

Charlez from Launceston, Nicci from Melbourne and Cat from Brisbane all live in this week's Our House in South Hampstead.

Each year thousands of Aussie and Kiwi visitors make the journey to Gallipoli, Turkey, to reflect on the sacrifice of the Anzacs. To make the most of the Anzac Day experience at Gallipoli, it is important to come prepared.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We've got the low down from Aussie music's night of nights, we've got some very interesting news on DJ Pogo and we're wishing all the best to Bee Gees boy Robin Gibb.

Dave O'Neill joins the thousands of Aussies and Kiwis in Gallipoli to commemorate Anzac Day.

Chris, Jo, Kristy, Zoe and Matt from New South Wales all live in this week's Our House in Balham.

Set up in North London, Alex Lloyd seems to be living every Aussie expat’s dream. The multi ARIA winning artist is still at it musically, in fact he’s got a gig in London on Wednesday. PAUL JUDGE met ‘Mr Amazing’ and found out just where exactly he’s been hiding.

They’re one of the biggest musical comedy acts to come out of Australia. Meet the Axis of Awesome! TIM MARTIN chatted to the boys backstage just before their London gig last week.

What happens when you arrive in France with no transport, no French and no idea where you are staying? LIAM FLANAGAN found out.

Neemo, Laura, Bek and Layne from New South Wales all live in this week's Our House in East-Ham.

RIGHT SAID ED | I've got to hand it to the Poms. Watching Guy Fawkes Night in and across the UK is one of my greatest thrills.

Boges from Kempsey and Oli from Melbourne both live in this week's Our House in Kilburn.

So you’re living in London, the most exciting city in the world. The centre of the universe, you might say, when it comes to music, theatre, travel, media. But does it ever occur to you that not only do you live in London, but if you zoom out a little ...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | What do November, Nick Cave and The Living End all have in common? Who is the huge English songstress performing in the harbour city for the 2012 Sydney Festival? And just what are Kings of Leon whinging about now?

GO HARD OR GO HOME | WHAT will I miss most about the UK? I was asked this question a few days ago and I am still struggling to come up with an answer.

While a high percentage of visitors to Mexico will explore the bars of Cancun, the beach in front of their hotel and possibly a day trip to some ruins, other travellers experience one of the most stunning, historical and culturally rich nations on the planet. RAQUEL MESSI took the plunge.

LEIGH JOHNSTON explores why living in a London backpackers hostel can be one of life’s most enriching experiences.

My daughter is a British citizen born in Australia and would like to attend school in the UK next year. What are the visa options for me to live in the UK with her?

Nick and Victoria from Sydney stay in this week's Our House in Wandsworth.

Sarah, Amy and Jen from Sydney live in this week's Our House in Kilburn.

Aussie favourites The Cat Empire are about to rock London with two huge shows this week as they embark on yet another epic UK tour. TIM MARTIN caught up with co-lead vocalist and trumpeter Harry Angus to talk London curries, Felix’s dance moves and James Brown.

When Sydney boy Lachie Chapman moved to London six years ago, little did he know the drastic direction his life would soon take. Now a member of the hugely successful singing group The Overtones, the booming baritone told TIM MARTIN just what it’s like to be a UK hit.

David from Brisbane and Benji from Tasmania live in this week's Our House in West Hampstead.

There's an unspoken bond between Australians and the Irish. As travellers, we share a love of a night out, a good laugh and occasionally loutish behaviour at sporting events (all in good jest to be sure).

GO HARD OR GO HOME | Since catching the travelling bug almost four years ago, I was proud of the fact that I'd never lost my wallet, phone, handbag, or anything of serious value during my travels. That was until this month when I lost my passport at the airport.

RIGHT SAID ED | Australians living in the UK are a fairly tight community. We drink together, we play together, we travel together and together we reserve the right to whinge about the weather and whinge about the whinging Poms.

Kirsty from Queensland, Johanna from New South Wales, Ben and Mike from Chester and Andrew from Perth all live in this week's Our House in Bermondsey.

For a culture-filled weekend getaway from London, look no further than Lisbon. LEE CROSSLEY found out that it’s easy — in every way.

I recently got married to a British citizen in Australia. Can I now get a UK Spouse Visa?

Brigitte from Castrop-Rauxel, Kev from Gulargambone and Vix from Sydney live in this week's Our House in Barnes.

Bruce from Adelaide and Sheila from Brisbane live in this week's Our House in Brentford Dock.

Backpackers show "Aussie spirit" by volunteering to help repair farms in cyclone devastated north Queensland.

GO HARD OR GO HOME | I love travelling, but lately I’ve realised this love is not as unconditional as it once was.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Australian Times is pleased to introduce a new regular columnist, Australian chef Chris Ark. An expert in the kitchen but also supremely knowledgeable in the perfect paddock-to-pan transition, Chris has relied on 15 years of experience to make him into one of the most exciting Aussie chefs ...

Deano from Tamworth, Josh from Sydney and Raquel from Market Bosworth live in this week's Our House in West Hampstead.

This is Oktoberfest! One of the biggest parties on the planet, Munich's 201 year old, three week festival of beer attracts tens of thousands of Australians amongst the millions of visitors every year.

ITCHY FEET | Summer is over and so it is back to bratwurst and steins for our intrepid travel columnist Liv Hambrett. And while she may still be pining for the Santorini sun, life in Deutschland is pretty good too.