Australia History
Oz Survival Guide to Food- Fresh Juice Shops
Oh the Aussies really nailed it with this one! One of my favorite ways to start a day is with a freshly squeezed juice. The best part about it- you get to pick the fruit/veggies/flavors you want in it. MMMM! Watermelon, Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Mint, Ginger, Carrot, Celery, Pear…you name it!
Granted at the moment it is winter and the fruit isn’t the best but it is still miles better than anything you can get in the states outside of California and Florida. Years ago I was given a …
Date: June 20th, 2007 | No Comments
Car Sharing in Melbourne and Sydney
Do you live in Melbourne or Sydney, need a car occasionally, but not really enough to own one? Check out car sharing! These fun little cars are located in most of the popular neighborhoods of both cities such as St. Kilda, Manly, Newtown, Bondi, and the CBD areas. Help the environment, while helping yourself. Win win!
GoGet CarShare is perfect for people who don’t need a car everyday or want to get rid of that second car. It’s also perfect for businesses or organisations that …
Date: June 13th, 2007 | 2 comments
Australian Snow fields- Opening Weekend!
Well folks it is finally here- marked by a cold rainy day in Sydney, the opening weekend of the Australian snow fields has arrived! And appropriate it is, that they are called snow fields instead of the snow mountains. ahem….
For all my good natured scoffing, there is plenty of fun to be had at the snow here. If you are here during winter and you love snow sport- you must…no… you are obliged- dare I say it- to go and give it a whirl just to say you …
Date: June 7th, 2007 | No Comments
Last Minute Travel Deals, Canellations.com.au
Finally!!!!! This morning on my drive in, I heard a radio article that peaked my interest. I used to be a huge user of Priceline.com in the States for cheap last minute hotels. Upon moving to OZ, I was heartbroken to discover it doesn’t really work here. BUT! Cancellations is a new website that sounds promising.
Working on a similar premise of Priceline, they figure hotels have rooms and have a base cost to have those rooms. If someone cancels, or they don’t fill that room, it is better to have some …
Date: June 6th, 2007 | No Comments
Qantas vs Choice Magazine, The Flying Kangarude?
UH oh, it has been in the news lately that the flying Kangaroo has been named the flying Kangarude! Now my personal experience with them, has to this point, been very good, but thought I’d at least report both sides of the coin.
Qantas has recently been named the worst international airline in a major survey with travellers. Those completing the survey have labeled the national carrier arrogant and overpriced.
In a double blow, the flying Kangaroo’s low cost subsidiary Jet Star was named worst domestic airline. A …
Date: June 5th, 2007 | No Comments
Aussie Wine Review, De Bortoli Pinot Noir Yarra Valley Gulf Station
I’ve recently had the pleasure of trying a really fantastic, moderately priced ($17-19) Australian Pinot Noir out of the Yarra Valley. I’m not always the biggest fan of Pinot due to a few unfortunate glasses I’ve tried, but this one shocked me the other direction. It was absolutely delicious. You would do yourself a good deed by trying the De Bertoli Pinot Noir Yarra Vally Gulf Station.
Funny enough, I had made a note to myself to pick up a bottle or two for the house when a friend of …
Date: June 20th, 2007 | No Comments
Sydney Film Festival, June 8-24
DJ’s, Films, Live Blues Performances, Hula Hoop lessons…The Sydney Film Festival has it all!
The Sydney Film Festival is New South Wales’ pre-eminent showcase for contemporary cinema from Australia and around the world. Established in 1954, Sydney Film Festival is a major cultural event on the city’s social calendar and one of the world’s longest running film festivals. Our festival patrons include Cate Blanchett, Sam Neill, Gillian Armstrong, Jane Campion, Nicole Kidman, Baz Luhrmann, Dr. George Miller, Phillip Noyce and Hugo Weaving, among the many whose careers have been launched …
Date: June 11th, 2007 | No Comments
The Cosmic Psychos- Aussie Exports to Look For
After a blazing return oto the live scene last April after a 9 year hiatus, The Melbourne Rock legends Cosmic Psycos are back with the release of a brand new album.
The Psycos new Album Dung Australia is out June 9th. A recent article described their new album as “Dung Australia reeks of the balls out, grunged up punk rock that the Psycos pioneered. Empty the pool, get on your deck and ride the walls.”
Date: June 7th, 2007 | No Comments
WebJet 28 Day Deal finder
WebJet.com.au is Australia’s Version of Travelocity or Orbitz. You go to one page, type in your travel requests and the best prices from the avialable airlines magically appears. If you get hooked up with their service- They will send you notifications when there are sales and specials running.
The 28 Day Deal Finder is an innovative new Webjet service shows you on one page the best airfare deals to many selected destinations for up to 14 days either side of your intended departure date.
And you can do this at any time for any departure …
Date: June 6th, 2007 | No Comments
Bushwalking Tours for the Over 50's
Are you stil lithe and itching for adventure, but not really up for some one doing a beer bong in the tent next to you? Come Join Exploranges Bushwalking tours for the over 50’s.
Natural History Focus
Personal Service
Experienced guides
Great food
Small friendly groups
Discounts for clubs
Come discover some Great Australian places at your own pace with like minded people. Tours range from 6-23 days.
Ph 08 8369 1779 or email info@bushwalkingtours.com.au
An Accredited Tourism Business
Date: June 5th, 2007 | No Comments