Archive for August, 2005
Aboriginal culture next big tourist drawcard
Date: August 17th, 2005 | No CommentsThe Australian government plans to devote more resources to the barely-tapped Aboriginal tourist market in the near future. I’m sure purists will argue that this harms the communities - the same purists who, no doubt, think of Aboriginal culture as ‘quaint’ and ‘exotic’ and ignore the influence of ‘hip hop and basketball’ (as the article [read more]
Women left on shelf by the men with a passion for travel
Date: August 15th, 2005 | 1 commentWomen, it’s time to hit the road. According to a recently released study, Australia and New Zealand are suffering a “man drought” due to foreign travel. NZ is hit the hardest due to migration to Australia - “a 32-year-old woman in New Zealand today has as much chance of finding a partner her [read more]
Fiji Travel Warning
Date: August 10th, 2005 | No CommentsAs a result of increased tensions surrounding the Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unity Bill in Fiji, which would grant immunity to those involved in the 2000 coup, Australia and New Zealand have issued travel warnings. Not surprisingly, the country that relies heavily on tourist dollars from these countries has rejected these claims. I think [read more]
Adelaide guide has what’s hip
Date: August 8th, 2005 | 2 comments PSA announcement of the week Adelaide guide has what’s hip:
A new guide to the “happening” places in Adelaide has been released.
The Hip Guide to Adelaide is a free pocket-sized publication aimed at backpackers and young travellers.
The guide highlights the pubs and clubs, eateries and shopping highlights of the South Australian capital, as well as its [read more]
Long way beyond the black stump
Date: August 3rd, 2005 | No CommentsIf you’re looking for a place far off the radar screen, go a Long way beyond the black stump. The town of Daly Waters is a stopping point for intrepid explorers driving through the Outback on their way to or from Darwin. The town has a colorful history dating back through the 1800s when [read more]
Visit the real Down Under in Coober Pedy
Date: August 16th, 2005 | No CommentsThe next new destination in Australia isn’t another beach, marine wildlife or party hot spot - it’s the mining town of Coober Pedy in the Outback. Many of the dwellings are underground - a novel draw for backpackers. This opal bearing town of 3500 is still a quick get-rich destination with a multi-ethnic culture. [read more]
More Milat
Date: August 11th, 2005 | No CommentsFrom the you-don’t-have-a-shot-in-hell files emerges backpacker psycho killer Ivan Milat and his appeal. Now 60, Milat seems to think he didn’t do it, despite testimony from escaped victims, and discovery of multiple bodies. [read more]
Australia Murders
Date: August 9th, 2005 | No CommentsFamous backpacker murders come together with both continued press for the ultra violent Wolf Creek movie (see Blood on the sand) and the ongoing drama surrounding Ivan Milat and his backpacker murders (see Milat case stalked by uncertainty) and possible partner. There are certainly enough “hmmm” things to make you think twice about [read more]
Drug Smuggling Idiots Revisted: Despair drives Bali accused to drastic action
Date: August 4th, 2005 | No CommentsOh, poor girl. Despair drives Bali accused to drastic action of trying to slice her wrists with a razor blade. One of the 9 heroin chicas can be commended for only being slightly smarter than her comrades, in the fact that she cooperated with the police. However, I think they all fall [read more]
Australia’s Apostles
Date: August 2nd, 2005 | No Comments One of nine limestone stacks that made up the famous landmark off Australia’s surf-pounded southern coast collapsed into the Indian Ocean on July 3, apparently a victim of normal coastal erosion, leaving only eight stacks for tourists to gaze at.
Even though there were only nine of the towering limestone outcrops off the coast of Victoria [read more]
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