Articles tagged ‘Culture’
The Ashes, Australia beats England 5-0 in Cricket!
By Heather | January 4th, 2007 |
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Australia Inflicts Ashes Whitewash read the Headlines this morning. OK- I admit- being a girl I am not so knowledgeable on the sport- but it is always good when the home team whoops arse don’t you think? Condolences to all the Pommies out there. The good news is- most that I have [...]
Australian Slang. Translation Guide #3
By Heather | December 14th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
One of the fun things of Travel is learning the local lingo. Australia has so many terms that are completely unique to their part of the World. This is the third in a series to come. It is designed to help Aussies headed overseas and travellers coming to OZ alike. Feel [...]
Aussie Translation Guide #2
By Heather | November 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of the fun things of Travel is learning the local lingo. Australia has innumerable terms that are as unique in the world as their very own Platypus (which I saw in the wild just recently- fascinating little creatures!). This is the second in a series to come. Feel free to add [...]
Australian Vs. North American- Translation Help no.1
By Heather | November 9th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
One of the fun things of Travel is learning the local lingo. Australia has innumerable terms that are as unique in the world as their very own Platypus. I’ll try and provide as many helpful translations as I can to help the Aussies heading to America and Canada as well as those of [...]
The Aussie Classic- ‘Burger with the Lot’
By Heather | November 9th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
So you wonder Where in the Bloody Hell are you? Well if the answer is Australia then you should… no you are obliged… to order THE Aussie classic- the iconic- the massive- the BURGER WITH THE LOT! (unless of course you are a vegetarian, lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, or just full…)
The Burger with [...]
Byron Bay! Learn to be an Artist!
By Heather | November 2nd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”
Always wondered if you could be an artist? Travelling to Byron Bay? Here is your chance!
Byron Bay Art Work Shop is offering many different 3 day workshops running for the next 6 months or so. They state All [...]
Byron Bay Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Sept ‘06 to Jan ‘07
By Heather | November 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Each year from mid September through January the Thursday Plantation hosts the East Coast Sculpture Show. This year for the 11th year running…around 70 recent works are displayed in a unique outdoor exhibition. The Exhibit is open 7 days a week 9-5. this is touted as “an exciting award winning [...]
Sydney and Perth! - Sculpture by the Sea
By Heather | October 31st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Exercise, sea, sun, and sculpture. Sculpture by the sea is a fabulous opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the eastern seaboard and get your daily dose of culture all in one. Be warned- this is an EXTREMELY popular event and the sidewalks are absolutely packed on the weekend. If [...]
Spray me Baby! Instant Tan for Byron Bay
By Heather | October 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Going to Byron Bay and didn’t have time to work on your tan before you left? Did you walk out of the hostel and realize that you don’t look like anyone else on the street and that is because you can’t see the line between your gleaming white socks and your legs? Do [...]
Crikey! Poor Steve!
By Heather | October 23rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Before his untimely death that rocked Australia as a nation, Steve and his wife Terri Irwin set up an organisation called Wildlife Warriors to help wildlife in Australia and overseas. As in all of the press here today- Terri and their daughter Bindi Irwin are continuing the conservation work and their zoo.
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