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Big fruits? As a Tourist Attraction? I thought it was crazy too. These massive, gigantic structures found in Australia have built a cult tourist following, with people driving from one town to another just to catch another photograph of these fruity monstrosities. Although there are several types of big attractions in Australia, let’s take the [...]

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What is there to do in Adelaide?

March 29, 2011by Ems B.

For people who want one of the best travel experiences “down under,” Adelaide offers almost everything – from beaches to hiking trails, quaint cafes to fine dining, historical architecture to modern art – just a few of the answers to the “what to do in Adelaide” question. As the most populous capital city in the [...]

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While Sydney is not my favourite place to go in Australia (that award goes to Melbourne), it’s more than likely your starting or ending point for a visit Down Under.  For me, it is very city: lots of cars, noise, tall buildings.  But it is also very Australia: laid back atmosphere, beer and sunshine available [...]

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Ready to shoot

Unless you were living under a rock, you probably heard about the ‘best job in the world‘ contest launched by the Tourism board of Queensland Australia.  It was a media frenzy and has been called one of the biggest PR campaigns in history.  But beyond the nuts and bolts of the campaign, I went to [...]

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Chocolate (Travel) Bliss

November 16, 2009by Andy Hayes

Chocolate Travel Bliss

Do you love chocolate? Then you’ll love the new book by Susie Norris called Chocolate Bliss. You might be wondering to yourself how the world of travel and chocolate align? Well, read on to find out about finding your own chocolate travel bliss….

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Chatting with Anthony Down Under

October 1, 2009by Andy Hayes

Anthony

It’s never a dull moment around here, and this week we’ve got in the hot seat…a tart. (No, not one of those things served as dessert.) Well, this is one of those people whom I just can’t introduce. You’ll have to read for yourself…. Could you please start by introducing yourself? My persona is better [...]

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Chatting with the Fly Brother

August 13, 2009by Andy Hayes

fly brother

This week we’re talking with another soon-to-be heavy traveller, Ernest a.k.a. Fly Brother. He’s a self-confessed aviation fanatic and tells a great story. I’m looking forward to hearing about is upcoming adventures. Here’s some of the interesting stuff we talked about…

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My (Not So) Secret Love Affair with Melbourne

August 2, 2009by Andy Hayes

melbourne, australia at night

It’s not that much of a secret, but despite living in the world’s best small country, I do have a tiny love affair with another place far, far away.  It’s a world capital in its own right and one of the globe’s most cosmopolitan confines. Where, you ask, is this paradise on earth?  Melbourne, Australia. [...]

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antique travel kit

Today’s Thursday interview is with the prolific travel writer Mark Moxon. If you thought I wrote a lot, think again – Mark’s been around the earth and back, and wrote down every last second of the journey. He’s got a way with words, so I’ll shut up and let him take the stage. And with [...]

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rome

Today’s interview is chock full of interesting tidbits, anecdotes, and other crazy wonderful thoughts. I’d like to welcome Jennifer Gaines from The Window Seat, Travelocity’s blog and one of the better ones out there on the ‘net. They have some fantastic travel guides and insightful content. Anyway, I’m sure you’re itching to hear what we [...]

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