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Featured StoryThe People Who Made Perth Feel Like Home
Reflecting on the people, lunches and gorgeous places that made three months in WA unforgettable
From a house-tour lunch with Cindy and David to a "United Nations" travellers lunch with PLU members from all over, a keylocker mishap that turned into an unexpected lunch date, and a backyard barbecue with new friends. Our three months in and around Perth were full of the kind of connections that make home exchange so special. Plus a few sunburns, a hike to Lesmurdie Falls, and some serious reflecting on just how much PLU has changed our lives.
Terje
Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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