Anastasia Medvedskaya, Author at Concrete Playground

News
For the Cruise Curious: We Sent a Trepidatious First-Timer on Her Maiden Cruise Voyage

Have you been curious about what it's like to travel by cruise? We sent a writer to experience it first hand.

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News
Here's What Happened When We Joined United Airline's World-First Pride Flight From San Francisco to Sydney

A plane full of San Francisco locals boarded the first ever Pride Flight to Sydney — and we went along for the journey.

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Guide
A Jam-Packed Itinerary of Essential Desert Experiences in the Red Centre

Explore the Red Centre on camelback, enjoy a refreshing dip in an ancient waterhole or see the staggering beauty of Uluru up close.

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Guide
Nine Exhilarating Experiences Every Adventure Lover Should Have in Alice Springs and Beyond

Soar over the Red Centre in a glider, captain a buggy over desert terrains, or camp out under a million stars

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Guide
An Outrageously Luxe Itinerary to Follow on That Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Central Australia

Float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon, tour the Red Centre on the back of a Harley or feel glamorous glamping under the stars.

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Guide
Ten Rewarding Cultural Experiences to Immerse Yourself in on a Trip to Central Australia

These life-changing, perspective-shifting experiences will shoot straight to the top of your bucket list.

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Guide
Nine Unexpected Things You Didn't Know You Could Do (and See) in Central Australia

Stargaze in scenic Uluru, catch a festival of drag, glitter and cabaret and see the world's largest bird — expect the unexpected.

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