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Brisbane for Kids
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Here are our picks for Brisbane ‘s best attractions for families and kids. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Brisbane Things To Do blog . Visit the original post to ...
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Budget Friendly Things To Do In Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
A trip to Melbourne
needn’t make a dent in your budget. In fact, many of the city’s top
attractions are free! On top of that we’ve got a whole list of
wallet-friendly activities to enjoy: ...
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Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
Besides having one of the best beach cultures in the world and a climate that rivals that of San Diego , Sydney also ranks in terms of highest costs of living in the world, coming in at number 11 ...
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Cairns Day Trip to Kuranda
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
While Cairns is most famous – and rightly so! – for its location to beautiful Australia’s Great Barrier Reef , there are myriad other tourist options for the adventurous and curious traveler. ...
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Cairns Day-Trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
This may be a bit obvious when out in stunning Cairns , but you must, must, must take at least one day-trip to the Great Barrier Reef !
Here you can engage in snorkeling or just lay out on the ...
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Cairns’ Best Beaches
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2012
Cairns – often considered the jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef –
is a sensational destination in and of itself. The area is most famous
for its beaches, locally known as the ...
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Celebrating Christmas in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2012
Christmas in Melbourne
is very much like Christmas in the northern hemisphere – a time for
families, gift giving and huge Christmas dinners; the city is strewn
with festive decorations, ...
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Central Sydney Highlights: From Top Attractions to Hidden Gems
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
It’s hard to miss Sydney’s biggest attractions – just head to the harbour and there they are! But once you’ve seen the Opera House , Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge ,
what’s ...
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Christchurch and Other Top South Island Destinations
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
A series of earthquakes hit Christchurch, New Zealand in 2010 and 2011 causing widespread damage. While recovery is underway there are still parts of the center that are out of bounds to the general ...
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Christmas in Cairns
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The warm weather during Christmas in Australia intensifies in the northern cities like Cairns and Darwin .
Christmas in Cairns, for example, gets weather reaching the upper 80s
quite ...
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Darwin Attractions
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
It’s easy to fall into a state tropical languor on a visit to Darwin but you must resist! So put down that cold drink and peel your butt out of that hammock, a whole swathe of attractions await. ...
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Day Trips from Christchurch
Written by Kyle, USA, July 2012
More than just the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island , Christchurch
is also the perfect base for taking day trips to explore the Canterbury
countryside. Although it takes at least an ...
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Discover Sydney’s Inner Precincts
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Sydney
is so much more than its stunning harbour, beaches, bridge and Opera
House. To get to the real heart of the city you’ll need to explore its
inner precincts. Like recalcitrant children, ...
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Essential Australian Slang
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
Before heading to Australia ,
a person, particularly of the North American persuasion, might think
they have it all figured out. A trip to an English speaking country is
nothing like travel to ...
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Family Friendly Things to Do in Perth
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
A trip to Perth, or Western Australia for that matter, is bound to be a largely outdoors affair. And where there’s nature, there is sure to be enticing experiences for kids. Animals, parks and ...
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