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Tipping in Australia

by Brooke on July 21, 2010

Tipping could be one of the most frustrating parts of traveling if you forget to research the practice beforehand. I’ve been in the situation one too many times where I was left questioning whether or not I should be leaving a tip in a foreign country that I now make it an item on my pre-travel checklist. To help you with your upcoming trip to Australia, I give you this little bit of knowledge: tipping in Australia is

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Driving in Australia

by Brooke on July 20, 2010

Driving in Australia is of interest to about 90% of the world seeing how they like to operate their vehicle on the opposite side of the road, and from the opposite side of the car. The task of taking over a car down under seems daunting at first, but most find that it is just like riding a bike – you never forget. Also, the change from one side to the other is usually picked up quite quickly.

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BootsnAll Moleskine Journal Giveaway

by Brooke on July 19, 2010

BootsnAll has made some fantastic, customized Moleskine journals, and they are looking to give some of them away to YOU! Originally presented at TBEX, the few remaining are now going to a couple of my lovely Facebook “likers”.

What do you have to do? Just click over to WhyGo Australia’s Facebook page and leave a comment on the giveaway post. Everyone commenting on this specific thread will be entered into a draw at the end of the week

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While playing video games may not be at the top of your list of things to do in the Gold Coast, you might want to give it a second thought when talking about the Timezone in Surfers Paradise. This Timezone is not only the biggest of its kind in the world, but it also comes with great package deals that make it one of the best value forms of entertainment in the area.

Timezone Level 1, Centro Sufers Paradise Cavill Mall, Surfers

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Jucy Rentals is embracing the winter chill and giving YOU the chance to win some snow-related prizes, such as a Drake snowboard, King Bindings, Jucy travel vouchers and lift passes. It’s called the “Jucy Loves Snow” photo competition, and to be a part, you just need to submit a photo of yourself enjoying the snow!

It could be a photo of you having a snowball fight, making snow angels or skiing the slopes. Whatever you decide, it just needs

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Australia is known for a lot of things – its wildlife, its beaches and its language – but, it is also unfortunately known for its long list of things that might freak a person out, or just plain give them the heebie-jeebies. Yes, these wonderful creepy crawlies are found across the country and are often on many travelers’ “beware of these in Australia” lists (here’s a good example). But, don’t worry – not all of these bite!

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