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The Loudest Man in the World, a Duck at a Presidential Briefing, and Pigeons with a Liver Compass

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From the Oasthouse Alan Partridge

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Tag: Australia

The Loudest Man in the World, a Duck at a Presidential Briefing, and Pigeons with a Liver Compass
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The Loudest Man in the World, a Duck at a Presidential Briefing, and Pigeons with a Liver Compass

ward 24/06/2026

As the world is a grim place, I thought I would share some good/interesting news about the loudest man, a duck that got famous in Mexico (and is cute), and … Read More

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Perth, Rottnest Island, And Ridiculously Cute Quokkas. All You Need To Know
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Perth, Rottnest Island, And Ridiculously Cute Quokkas. All You Need To Know

ward 30/10/2025

I am currently in Perth, Australia, and recently went to Rottnest Island to see the quokkas. There was information I would have liked to have known in advance, and I … Read More

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Australia, Morocco, Thailand – getting book covers from Fiverr
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Australia, Morocco, Thailand – getting book covers from Fiverr

ward 18/02/2021

I finally got round to getting a new book cover done for my ‘Australia, Morocco, Thailand’ travel stories collection. The previous ones I did myself and I am not ashamed … Read More

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I made a new book cover with Procreate
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I made a new book cover with Procreate

ward 27/04/2019

Following last week’s article and the joy of travel websites, I was feeling inspired. I have many passions in life beyond travelling, drawing and writing but those three sound cooler … Read More

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Australia, Morocco, Thailand. Three true travel stories

ward 11/06/2015

I usually give the blurb I wrote but instead I thought it would be nice to include a couple of reviews written on the US Amazon website.

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Australia, Morocco, Thailand – Three True Travel Stories
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Australia, Morocco, Thailand – Three True Travel Stories

ward 21/10/2014

I have just moved back to Bangkok and need some Somtam money so thought I would plug my travel book: Australia, Morocco, Thailand – Three True Travel Stories.

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eBook Self Promotion

ward 19/12/2013

Jason Ward tells three true stories of fairly perilous travel.

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Australia, Morocco, and Thailand. Three True Travel Stories

ward 06/08/2013

Jason Ward tells three true stories of fairly perilous travel.

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