#Historianontour
To ensure they achieve a top-quality book proposal and complete those job applications in a timely manner, remember to sun and stroll your Historian regularly.

#history #historianontour #writer
October 29, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Running from one terminal to the next, but there's always a second or two to acknowledge archives and local history, thanks to the good work of @qsarchives.

#historianontour #History #archives
March 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
European conference registration: 'Good morning, here's your badge, there is coffee.'

And it's good coffee - heading into the keynote decidedly overcaffinated...#historianontour #ipres2024
September 17, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Radelaide, here I come.

All second hand bookstore recommendations are welcomed!

#historianontour #research #collections
July 1, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Super excited to attend the Australian Society of Archivists, School Archives SIG gathering at the Public Record Office Victoria. We've got a guided tour of their repository and a presentation about school records. What a geektastic delight!

#archives #records #history
#historianontour
November 20, 2024 at 11:07 PM
There is no greater out-of-office email than one that states I'll be away with intermittent email access.

Blessed be those parts of the world with no coverage.

#historianontour
January 25, 2024 at 5:08 AM
A highlight from today was seeing the 50th anniversary of Independence signage during the drive to the harbour: 'Celebrate our history and inspire our future'.

#PNG #historianontour
March 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
It might be dreary out just now, but I am excited to have a little archival jaunt to Warwick to look at recipes for a project I have in mind. It has been far too long since I have been a #HistorianOnTour as @sarahfoxhistory.bsky.social likes to call it! My little geeky heart is thrilled.
September 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
There's a weird overlay in my mind when I fly into Port Moresby; I'm mentally rifling through the maps, diaries, photographs that I have studied and yearning to get my feet on the ground to make my own experiences.

Indeed. 🇵🇬

#PNG #historianontour
March 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Well, we've found the over 18s hideaways, got a mighty fine place to lay our heads and I'm super excited to be delivering lectures over the next 14 days!

#historianontour #chefontour #research #wonder #PandO #history #research
January 28, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Six lectures. Five ports. 13 wonderful days with my official photographer, and the very great privilege of speaking with many people about the histories, and memories, that they treasure.

#historianontour #chefontour #History #research #cruiseship #PacificHistory
February 9, 2024 at 4:38 AM
It ended up being a standing room only social and cultural history lecture this afternoon as we sail to PNG.

Goodness. Not bad for a kid who hid(es) in libraries on a regular basis.

#historianontour #PacificIslands #publicspeaking #history
June 6, 2024 at 6:55 AM
We loved town, Alotau, the fresh food especially. And I set a new record, through the door of a local museum after five minutes on shore.

#historianontour #PapuaNewGuinea #PacificIslands #history #travel
June 8, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Love it. Huge fan of the #historianontour
January 25, 2026 at 10:12 AM
'When a railroad shall have revealed to the wondering eyes of Melbourne...the beauties of the range through which the Yarra gently descends, Yeringberg will be, in tourists' phrase, one of the lions'.

Ah, the Yarra Valley, a tourist destination for generations.

#tourism #research #historianontour
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
While the "Labyrinth" like water fountain was impressive nothing was as amusing as seeing the answer to life, the universe and everything in the back streets.

#historianontour #chefontour #foodie #walkingtour #Aotearoa #NewZealand
February 6, 2024 at 1:12 AM
I also learned about Queen Anne marshmallows and many, many, Aotearoa NZ histories. And yes, Chef did ask to carry my books. He's a keeper.

#historianontour #chefontour #history #bookshelf #travel #foodie
February 2, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Today's mission before the flight home: eat frites, and eat waffles. And maybe see some beautiful Ghent architecture but that is really just a bonus #food #foodhistory #historianontour
September 20, 2024 at 7:29 AM
MUSEUM GETAWAY!!

I'm incredibly excited to be travelling with Chef to visit Te Papa. I was so disappointed last year when our Wellington trip was cancelled. To finally be on our way is a gift.

Any suggestions for the next Pacific GLAM destination?

#HistorianOnTour #Pacific
March 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Getting prepared to deliver another round of lectures for P&O cruises! With just over 10 days to go I am very, very excited and appreciative of the opportunity to visit PNG, specifically Rabaul.

#historianontour

Image source: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, 1945 asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu/catalo...
May 24, 2024 at 12:37 AM
I'm getting these port visits down; find street art, consume good food and drink (heya hangi for elevensies), and shop for Pacific history and women's essays.

I'm gonna need a bigger backpack. Eeek!

#historianontour #chefontour
February 4, 2024 at 1:56 AM
And, in the closing moments we found evidence for our kids that Tight Arse Tuesday is not just an "us" thing.

#Historianontour #chefontour #Aotearoa #NewZealand
February 5, 2024 at 3:15 AM
New day, new project. Can't wait to reveal the details!

In the meantime, let Melbourians commiserate together as to how the humidity turns up the pages of our books. Still, I'd rather have a book on the train than not.

#historianontour #archives #poetry
November 26, 2024 at 9:35 PM
If one knows the number sequence, they might be able to say what's in there. A conundrum for an eager historian.

And afterwards? A wander on the streets that are recorded in the collection. Excellent day.

#archives #Melbourne #publicrecords #research #history #historianontour
November 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Airports. Too bright, but the best place for uninterrupted reading of the portable TBR pile.

Next destination- Port Moresby!

#historianontour #history
March 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM