Destination: Australia

Banff and the Rockies

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 | By jensen12 | Views [356]

We are  now  well advanced on our first Tour - Tonight we are in banff in the middle of the rockies. Tomorrow we go rafting so - Yes both lee and hans   - Well outside our comfort zones Weve been Lee - Go carting and Hans Kayaking The Rockies are wonderful ... Read more >

Gallery: Sea Kayaking

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 | By disco | Photo Gallery

Time to say farewell

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [439] | Comments [5]

Sitting in the business class lounge at Sydney airport waiting to board our flight to Hawaii. We had a great farewell last night with Shelley and Helen at the Opera Bar and the Mark and Stephanie joined us for dinner in the city. We partied 'till ... Read more >

On the road at last!

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 | By lynn_david | Views [407] | Comments [2]

Jessica and the dogs were very sad to see us leaving.... but we told them we had to go and they should try to be brave....... Oh well....here we are....just the two of us....on the road to the great unknown... First stop ROMA!!

Photos: At the beach

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 | By alexanders | Photo Gallery

Tags: australia, avoca, beach

Prague the pointy city

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 | By jj_devries | Views [292] | Comments [1]

Made it to Prague Janet. Altho my photos didn't work today so have to retake some. Shouldn't have changed my card over, oh well! Walked over the Charles Bridge and back. Tomorrow will do the Palace area. Staying out of the centre a bit so catching interesting ... Read more >

July - Camel Cup, Australia

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [4624]

Location: Blatherskite Park, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Dates: Saturday 11th July, 2009 Level of Participation:: 2 – watch the camels canter Description : Normally a dusty outback outpost with the feel of a pioneer town, ... Read more >

Tags: alice springs, australia, camel cup, camels, desert, event, outback, tourism, world festivals

Gallery: Two Rocks WA

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 | By sallie_stephen | Photo Gallery

July - Beer Can Regatta, Australia

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [2088] | Video

Location : Mindil Beach, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Dates : 19 July, 2009 Level of Participation: 4 – oil your creative cogs and build a ship Description : Darwin is reputedly the beer-drinking capital of the world, and all that ... Read more >

Tags: australia, beer, competition, event, family, race, regatta, top end, world festival

More non blondes

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 | By jj_devries | Views [301] | Comments [2]

There are fewer blondes around than you´d think. I think red is uncommon as a toddler in a cafe was pointing at JOhn's and laughing in glee. he he. Stockholm is a fantastic city. It has been high 20s everday and people very happy and friendly and nearly ... Read more >

Coming home.

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 | By melissamain | Views [785] | Comments [2]

When is the right time to come home? For some people it is a year For others a month For my sister who went to Hawaii it was 2 days (I got a postcard that said "Hawaii is alright, but I miss my dogs. Oh yeah, and my boyfriend. I want to go ... Read more >

Tags: cat, coming home

taiwan?

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 | By leah | Views [735] | Video

Riding the wave of success that Australia had with its Best Job in the World contest a few months ago (a job living in paradise on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays), Taiwan has announced a Best Trip in the World contest to promote tourism in the ... Read more >

Soon!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 | By sketchell | Views [198]

Under 24 hours before departure! Excitement is building!

Last day in the middle east-welcome to london

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 | By marleybp | Views [310] | Comments [2]

Today was a bit of a half day. We were hoping to wake up early to say goodbye to simon but we didnt catch him. they work crazy long hours over in dubai. instead we went to the beach at the burj hotel, the sail hotel that is 7 stars. it was cool to ... Read more >

Gallery: Silent Night

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 | By disco | Photo Gallery