Australia Destinations
Paradise, on the other side of the world
Britons are flocking to Australia and with its sun, sand and cheap housing, Perth is their favourite destination, says Lynne Greenwood From Paradise, on the other side of the world
If I could pick anywhere to settle in Oz, I would definitely go to WA. Article doesn’t really explain why Brits are flocking there versus elsewhere in the country, however.
Date: December 8th, 2004 | No Comments
Christmas cheer without the beer
No alcohol will be allowed during the annual backpacker Christmas Day party on Australia’s Bondi Beach, which attracts 40,000 people, after hundreds of often drunken revelers had to be rescued from the surf last year. From Christmas cheer without the beer
I understand where they are coming from, but what is Christmas at Bondi without some booze?
Date: November 19th, 2004 | No Comments
Down Under: The place that made traveling teen want to stay: Sydney
Of all the places I’ve been, only Australia has satisfied my craving, and only Sydney stopped my need to travel, to keep discovering new places. One day I will go home, home to Australia, but until then the Voss family adventures will just have to continue. From Down Under: The place that made traveling teen want to stay: Sydney
Awwww, isn’t that sweet?
Date: October 23rd, 2004 | No Comments
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Boo Hoo...
Well, Chrisso, today’s the day… and dammit if you didn’t let us have a Sound of Music farewell party [though the clowns surely sufficed?!], at least I deserve to paraphrase…
Chrisso, Chrisso, Chrisso, you are but a star. You turned up in my world at a, er, fairly fragile time, and BANG, you, unknowingly helped me get back on me [clown shoe-wearing] feet… falling several times on me erse again - in a good way! Many beers, many chats, did I say many beers, many rugby games, many ANY games, the ‘odd’ game of Sundee morning tennis, many ventures …
Date: September 27th, 2004 | 7 comments
Pipe Dreams
Awhile ago, Sean suggested that I left a present in the pipes of the BnA office. Well, I think I’ve outdone myself here at BnA Oz…
Great big hole
Watch your step
What actually happened was my brother accidently hit the toilet pipe while he was jackhammering the concrete path. It had to be replaced by the white PVC pipe, which is probably just as well anyway.
Still, it’ll make for an interesting journey if I happen to have a few too many wines at my farewell family gathering on Sunday arvo.
Date: September 24th, 2004 | 7 comments
Why Pay To Travel On Public Transport, When You Can Go For Free
Rebecca Turner, a legal secretary living in Sydney, Australia, decided that there should be a fare free day, and she asked her fellow Sydneysiders supported her and just not buy a train ticket.
This seemed quite an attractive proposition, and more and more people thought it was a good idea, and supported her.
Eventually the state premier caved in, and declared it a fare free day. From Why Pay To Travel On Public Transport, When You Can Go For Free
Sweet! If it’s a free day, then I don’t have to worry about giving an excuse about why I’m traveling on …
Date: November 24th, 2004 | No Comments
Fly and maggot plague hits city
SPRING rain, warmth and excessive lawn mowing have combined to cause a plague of flies in Sydney and surrounding areas. From Fly and maggot plague hits city
Nasty! Anyone currently there want to attest to this?
Date: November 6th, 2004 | No Comments
Sydney again ranked world�s best city
Sydney was today ranked the number one city in the world for a record ninth time in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers� Choice Awards in New York. The magazine asked its readers to score cities on a variety of criteria, including ambience, friendliness, culture/sights, restaurants, lodging and shopping.
From Sydney again ranked world�s best city
I *heart* Sydney
Date: October 14th, 2004 | 1 comment
Too Much Stuff
I’m leaving the country in less than 24 hours and I’ve come to the realization that I have too much stuff. When I returned from the US just over a year ago I had one huge bag stuffed full and a backpack that was mostly empty. Now I’ve got the same huge bag stuffed even more full, a backpack that’s bursting and I still have to mail back a box of less essential items like CD’s, t-shirts, cameras, etc. If a rolling stone gathers no moss, this pebble is covered in green.
Date: September 27th, 2004 | No Comments
Beaches of Sydney
In Sydney, it’s beach season year-round. Even if the locals shy away from lying out in the sand, you can almost always find a few surfers out trying to catch the best waves before work, or couples strolling down along the water’s edge. There are a number of popular beaches within an hour of Sydney. Be forewarned: despite the fact they are close together, the beaches around Sydney each have their own special ‘feel’.
Bondi Beach: The hot spot stop on the trail of Sydney beaches, Bondi Beach lies east of the city. The area packs in …
Date: September 21st, 2004 | No Comments