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September 29, 2005
Travel magazine poll puts NZ top
More people are saying that Australasia is the place to be: Conde Nast Traveller Awards rewarded NZ with the top spot for travel. According to the poll of the people who have the money to spend on type of travel tourism boards want, New Zealand got 99 out of 100 for scenery, 98.87 for for environmental friendliness and 97 for safety.
Overall, New Zealand scored 97 points. Thailand had 94, Australia came in with 93 and Italy stuck it out with 92. From Travel magazine poll puts NZ top
September 28, 2005
Backpackers' bed bugs get the bite
New rules to help backpackers in Sydney! Clover Moore, has proposed that all new hostels will require mattress protectors, pillow covers and dense foam to 'eliminate bedbugs'. Coverings must be washed after each backpacker. While these rules will only apply to new hostels, I'd pay the extra $$ to know that my bed was bedbug free. Backpackers' bed bugs get the bite
Mystery still swirls over 2000 Aussie backpacker murder
Mystery still swirls over 2000 Aussie backpacker murder - a 25-year-old man was killed and his girlfriend repeatedly stabbed and raped while they were camping in Northern Thailand. In the...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Australia's film-makers still reeling
Australia's film industry is suffering after promising blips such as Muriel's Wedding, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Shine graced the big screen in the past fifteen years. Part of...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Footy clubs blacklist Bali
Not everyone thinks that Bali is a safe place to be, however. Two footy clubs have recently canceled their vacations to the island in favor of in country travel and...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Australia 'still safe destination'
Despite the Bali Bombings that killed a number of Australian holidaymakers, travelers still believe that the country they originated from is safe. 92% think Down Under is a safe place...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Australians Caught in Katrina Storm and Aftermath
Halfway across the world, Australia can't escape the devastation of Katrina. The country is pledging 10 million dollars to aid in rebuilding costs. Although more than 30 Australians have been...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Australia to fund students who miss out in rush
UK students who are unable to gain a place in the school of their choice will soon be lured to Down Under alternatives who offer similar programming at less expensive...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Terrorist alert at 2006 Commonwealth Games
More terrorist-happy events to deal with - the 2006 Commonwealth Games are sure to be surrounded with high security. Interestingly enough, of all the attendants, Welsh athletes are the ones...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (1)
Virgin Blue in the News
Virgin Blue updates - as the carrier celebrates its 5 year anniversary, Richard Branson fights to regain Virgin Blue. The main (well, in reality, only) competitor to Qantas, Virgin Blue...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Bali raids 'not targeting Australians'
Despite what people may think given the attention drawn to the topic as of late, Bali raids are 'not targeting Australians', according to Alexander Downer. People just care more because...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Immigration Dept may be sued over woman's death
More bad news for the f-ed up Immigration Department as it may be sued over woman's death after doctors said she was too fragile to travel. Of course, people are...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Australian Inbound tourism industry welcomes World Youth Day announcement
The Pope and his Popemobile are driving Down Under for the 2008 World Youth Day. If St. Benedict is still alive and kicking, he'll be the star attraction for the...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Talk of the North
Patrick 'Rusty' Smith and his 1972 Ute are the Talk of the North for winning the 'feral ute' contest. Smith, a drifter, invested $700. He's won $1,400 at contests so...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Top Long Haul Destination
Wandering Britons head Down Under more than any other distant destination. Affordable flights are the number one reason, followed by the strength of the Pound. Now, if anyone other than...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
The lies that kept Vivian Alvarez hidden for years
The Australian Immigrantion Department can't catch a break - no should it with stories like that of Cornelia Rau and perhaps more shocking, but less reported, that of Vivian Alvarez....Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Algeria demands travel warning be toned down
News because so many Australians were on their way to Algeria...the Algerian government, pleased with their current situation of less than 800 terrorists, are demanding that the Australian government modify...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
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