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Finding an Apartment in Sydney…Ready.. Set.. Go!

Date: October 5th, 2006 | 1 comment

This will more than likely be the most horrifying experience of arriving in Australia. Customs, quarantine, and visa officials have got nothin’ on the apartment-hungry-maddened-hordes and indifferent real estate agents.
In Sydney- the housing market is extremely competitive- if you are moving from overseas- bring along past landlord contact information and [read more]

October in Sydney- The Sensational Festival Season!

Date: October 5th, 2006 | No Comments

If you are planning a trip Australia for next year… try and get here for October… or better yet get here right now! Airfares are at low rates, the weather is gorgeous, and the massive throngs of tourists are not here yet. October is the beginning of the fabulous ‘Festival’ season in Sydney! [read more]

Aussie Art Films! Watch Out!

Date: October 4th, 2006 | No Comments

The Last Train To Freo
About a Suburb of Perth- Fremantle- lovingly known as Freo, the Critics loved this movie- It is an Australian film produced in Australia by Australians.
The Synopsis:
“At midnight, on a hot summers night, two ex cons board the last train to Fremantle. Bored, restless and looking for trouble, they start to [read more]

Northern Territory- Science stuff!

Date: September 28th, 2006 | No Comments

Ok- bit of science cool stuff. While “Doing the Triangle” you will see MASSIVE Termite mounds. Infact one of the main tourist Draws to Litchfield NAtional PArk- are Their ENORMOUS Mounds. Why are they here you ask….
The Australian subcontinent is missing a vital player that all of the other [read more]

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

Date: September 27th, 2006 | 1 comment

The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. ‘The Arms’ also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An ideal spot for Sunday Afternoon drinks, the outdoor area is enjoyable.
There is a play area for [read more]

Banking in Oz- How do you say…Painful?

Date: October 5th, 2006 | 1 comment

After trying to find an Apartment, this will be the second most shocking item of setting up housekeeping to most of you- setting up a bank account. Not far off Neanderthalic- lately it has gotten a little better- but not much. The banks in Oz are some of the most profitable [read more]

Organized Sports and Travel Insurance

Date: October 4th, 2006 | No Comments

While in Oz or other places overseas- do you plan on skiing, snow boarding, water skiinig, surfing- or mega worry- play organized sports? If so…please look at the terms of your travel insurance very carefully.
I am sure you all have heard- the Aussies are MAD about their sports. If you are [read more]

The ARIAs! Aussie Music of the year!!!

Date: October 4th, 2006 | No Comments

The ARIAs are the Aussie equivalent of the Grammies, except they are riddled with all kinds of goofy drunken behaviour by celebs and fans alike. The TV generally cronicals past silliness and speculates what the newest faux pas of the year will be. Over all they are pretty fun to watch on TV, [read more]

Northern Territory- “Doing The Triangle”

Date: September 28th, 2006 | 1 comment

When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route many people are apprehensive envisioning vast kilometers of nothingness.
While it [read more]

Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!

Date: September 27th, 2006 | No Comments

A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffic. A spectacular place to watch the ensuing pandemonium of overly polite drivers [read more]