Archive for July, 2007

Happy Birthday John Howard!

Date: July 25th, 2007 | No Comments

Yes, that is right, it is Prime Minister John Howards 68th Birthday today. For those that don’t know who he is, The Australian Prime minister is equal to the President of other countries, making him the illustrious leader of this glorious upside down island. (he he he…he is the guy in the middle [read more]

The Rocks, Satisfy your Java Craving: July 22nd, 2007

Date: July 18th, 2007 | 2 comments

The Rocks Precinct is one of the coolest areas in Sydney. Frequented by tourists as well as locals, it is the home to pubs, entertainment venues, historic sights, markets, and one amazing pancake house. This weekend it plays host to the much anticipated Aroma Festival. Coffee, Chocolate, and Spices. Yum! [read more]

Melbourne Airport Upgrade

Date: July 17th, 2007 | No Comments

Melbourne is at it again! Trying to flash up their image as the shopping Mecca of Australia, now you don’t even have to leave the airport. A development plan has been put underway to basically add a mall onto the Melbourne International Airport.
Aimed at helping out the 12,000+ people who work [read more]

Polio Case in Australia, July 1, Thai Airways

Date: July 16th, 2007 | No Comments

July 1st, the first case of Polio flew into Australia in more than 20 years. A word of caution for all travellers- always make sure you immunizations are up to date! If you were on Thai Airways flight TG999 from Bangkok on July 1, you should get in contact with Victorian Authorities.
Almost 250 people [read more]

Embassies and Consulates in Australia, Contact information

Date: July 11th, 2007 | No Comments

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 [read more]

How to Get around Brisbane, Maps and Transport Options

Date: July 25th, 2007 | No Comments

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 [read more]

Australia in the News- Booze is Good for You

Date: July 17th, 2007 | No Comments

Ah, the Aussies! Some very good research dollars have been spent by some of the World’s Top Neurosurgeons and the findings presented at a conference in Carins.
Most of us believe that a big night drinking means a few less brain cells in the morning, but new research suggests this isn’t true. A conference [read more]

Adelaide, South Australia: A Quick Guide to What’s On

Date: July 16th, 2007 | No Comments

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 [read more]

Australian Surf Reports

Date: July 12th, 2007 | No Comments

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 [read more]

Melbourne, What to Do

Date: 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