Articles tagged ‘Planning a Trip’
How to Get around Brisbane, Maps and Transport Options
By Heather | July 25th, 2007 |
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First things first, Brisbane is NOT on the coast! Many people arrive and are disappointed to find out that the buzzing little city of Bris-Vegas is not on the coast. It is about an hour in land built on a river.
That said it is still a beautiful and fun place to [...]
Adelaide, South Australia: A Quick Guide to What’s On
By Heather | July 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Adelaide is one of the unsung heros of Australia. In the central part of the country, it is often times not on the main tourist routes. If you have a bit of time and really like a city that has amazing markets, fantastic places to eat, unbelievable wineries, and phenominal natural attractions such [...]
Australian Surf Reports
By Heather | July 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Surfing is like breathing for most Aussies. Braving cold, jelly fish, sharks, and tourists, the hearty Aussie surfers can be seen year round.
Headed to the beach, a boat trip or looking for a surf get-a-way? Check out the Surf report to see what kind of swell or beach conditions you can [...]
Embassies and Consulates in Australia, Contact information
By Heather | July 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Hi there gang. When traveling overseas, it is important to know important emergency contact information. Many times, this could include your home country Consulate or Embassy. Visas, immunizations, passports, etc, can all get lost, or need applying for.
The links below are listings of the countries that have embassies or consulates [...]
Melbourne, What to Do
By Heather | July 9th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Considering Heading waaaaaay down under to Melbourne and wondering what there is to do? Well…there is shopping, horse races, and apparently really good Italian food. Those things aside, here are a couple useful links that outline things to see, bands to listen to and mountains to climb!
That’s Melbourne
Melbourne Gigs
Outdoor Melbourne
Only Melbourne
Melbourne Cup
Fairy Penguins
Hostels
Perth and Femantle, Useful links to find out “What’s On”
By Heather | July 4th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Hi There! Heading to the West Coast and wondering what on earth there is to do there! Well here are a few helpful websites.
What’s on Perth and Fremantle
Perth City Life
Calendar of Events
Enjoy Perth
Little Creatures Brewery and Fremantle Tips
Book a Hostel
Blogs/info about WA
South Australia, Glenelg: the Manly of Adelaide
By Heather | July 3rd, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A few months back I had a thoroughly enjoyable visit to South Australia. One of the places I stayed while on that trip was the lovely beachy little suburb of Glenelg. This is definately the “get away” location that isn’t really “away”. You can feel miles…or kiolmeters… away from home while still [...]
Outback Australia, The Birdsville Races
By Heather | July 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Are you in Australia and looking for something unique and different to do? Right up there with the Lightning Ridge Great Goat Races and the Parkes Elvis Festival, The Birdsville Races are quintessentially Aussie. The Aussies looooove their horse racing. The glamour, the excitement, the money, the thunder of the hooves, and [...]
Hunter Valley Tours, a few options
By Heather | June 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Hello all of you out there in TV land! Only about 2 hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is one of the most publicized wine regions in Australia. As far as wine goes, the Hunter generally produces quite enjoyable and popular varieties. Wine aside, most importantly to many people, it provides a [...]
John Williamson- Aussie Exports to Look For
By Heather | June 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
During the Tamworth Music Festival last January I had the great pleasure of going to watch John Williamson perform. I knew absolutely nothing about him other than a friend of mine had bought the tickets. I was thoroughly enchanted. Watching him on a big stage with nothing more than a chair, guitar, [...]
