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  • Melbourne | Australia :: Melbourne Central YHA Review0February 25, 2010

    Melbourne | Australia :: Melbourne Central YHA Review

    This award winning hostel was one of our favorites. The common rooms, kitchens (a little small, but one on each floor) and bathrooms were spotless and recently renovated, the beds were comfortable and long (enough for Terry’s long legs not to stick out from the covers!), awesome rooftop views equipped with BBQs, and a helpful [...]

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  • Melbourne | Australia :: Australian Open Tennis1February 23, 2010

    Melbourne | Australia :: Australian Open Tennis

    We were lucky enough to secure some awesome tickets for the opening week of the 2010 Australian Open, held here in Melbourne Park. Perfect weather, rowdy Aussie crowds and dramatic tennis filled few of our days in this great city. We scored great up close and personal seats (the ushers are not nearly [...]

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  • Cairns | Australia :: Globetrotter’s International Hostel Review1February 21, 2010

    Cairns | Australia :: Globetrotter’s International Hostel Review

    This ‘apartment’ style hostel offers free wireless internet (certain times throughout the day), a small pool, spacious and well decorated double rooms and kitchens in each dorm room. The owner was extremely helpful and books all sorts of tours, diving and onward travel directly from the hostel. A short walk from The Esplanade [...]

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  • Cairns | Australia :: Pro Dive Live Aboard0February 17, 2010

    Cairns | Australia :: Pro Dive Live Aboard

    We have nothing but great things to say about Pro Dive in Cairns! The three day live-aboard was nothing short of professional, entertaining and enjoyable. Although a packed schedule, we never felt rushed and the crew definitely made it their mission to be attentive to all the divers and ensure the experience was ‘once [...]

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  • Whitsunday Islands | Australia :: 74 Islands Of The Blue0February 12, 2010

    Whitsunday Islands | Australia :: 74 Islands Of The Blue

    These tiny islands dotted around perfect turquoise colored waters are a popular getaway for most Australians. We jumped aboard the 26 passenger Illusions yacht for a day trip from Airlie Beach and sailed the (slightly rough) blue seas. Sailing is by far the most popular and only activity in this region, with the [...]

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  • Sydney | Australia :: Things To Do In Sydney0February 10, 2010

    Sydney | Australia :: Things To Do In Sydney

    A walkable city with an extensive network of trains, subways and buses, the main attractions in Sydney can be seen in a mere few days. Australia’s oldest and biggest city (4.5 million people) offers sun, sand, surf, sailing and skyscrapers. Like many large cities, Sydney is extremely diverse and offers great food, art, nightlife, [...]

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  • Sydney | Australia :: Grand Pacific Drive1February 8, 2010

    Sydney | Australia :: Grand Pacific Drive

    On a recommendation from a random lady, we knew nothing about Wollongong National Park, but since we had a rental car and some time, we decided ‘what the heck’, let’s go! On our way back from the Blue Mountains, we drove the recently opened “Grand Pacific Drive” tourist trail and stopped at the sights along [...]

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  • Ubud | Indonesia :: Puri Garden House Review0January 16, 2010

    Ubud | Indonesia :: Puri Garden House Review

    In Ubud, there are plentiful Balinese homestays where basic accommodation can be found for $10 (fan rooms with shared bathroom) as well as luxurious 5 star hotels with all the amenities, such as the Four Seasons. Harder to find are the mid range but great value hotels such as Puri Garden Hotel. The [...]

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