Destination: Australia

2 more sleeps

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By lima_llama_loo | Views [364]

Struan arrived in Brisbane on delayed flight.... the beginning of many delays no doubt.... still, it's better than working.  still frantically packing and finalising those last minute joys (eg. assignments).   In all honesty, we've got no news but ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Melbourne

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By jessiebiscuits | Views [730] | Comments [1]

We made the mistake in Melbourne of being lured into staying at a hostel by the fantastic price of $16 a night for our own room. But it was horrible. We didn’t have a heater in our room (and Melbourne at this time of year is very cold) and so it was ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Big Trip Bloggers

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By ambassador | Views [1993]

"A while back, while waiting for Val to finish up writing some emails in an internet cafe, I stumbled upon an opportunity. To qualify, you had to be willing to blog about your trip to Australia several times a week, as well as produce at ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, ambassador van, big trip blog, road trip

Gallery: misc

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By BigTripBlog | Photo Gallery

You Asked, We Answered

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 | By hollycassandra | Views [1285]

Over the past few months, our fellow backpackers have sent us a ton of questions concerning all aspects of backpacking, vagabonding and round-the-world travel (as if we know more than the next Lost Girl!). Well, we're hardly experts but we figured ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

F-ing Crows

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 | By sophieollie | Views [731]

Hey everyone, I’m writing this while sitting outside in the sunshine, on the beach, just got back from a warm ocean swim and turning a wonderful tan colour. Or not. Really I am sitting under cover, in long pants, avoiding the rain. The spring rolls are ... Read more >

Tags: Lost!

Brisbane

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 | By stock_market_nomad | Views [791]

A really nice city - a great place to live once I settle down? Brisbane would be a great city for an active person who wants to settle down, and wants to enjoy the outdoors in a warmer climate. For hiking and camping, you can visit the nearby mountains ... Read more >

Tags: Port Visit

Tasmania april 12th-17th

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 | By liv_and_mike | Views [374]

Trip to Tasmania Heya, bought tickets to tasmania for Mikes birthday/celebrate our anniversary. Flew into Hobart, went to Port Arthur. Rented a car and drove up the coast to Launsceston, where we flew back to Melbourne. Awesome place, kinda reminded ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Introduction

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 | By emmaelita | Views [413] | Video

Hello: This site is where I am going to post all my news, photo's and videos of my travels. About me: I am adventurous, wild at heart, open to new experiences, looking to broaden my mind, experience new cultures and meet new people from all walks ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Day 107: Campeonato de Cueca 2007

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 | By nortina | Views [1915] | Comments [7]

Aro, aro, aro...!!! Vaya semanita. El sabado 2 de junio vivimos EL EVENTO DEL SEMESTRE! Y no digo "El evento del año" porque ese se viene el 11 de agosto. Pucha que lo pase bien. Fue bien cansador, pero valio la pena. El -envidiado por ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: Random Perth pics

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 | By emmaelita | Photo Gallery

I've been told 'There's more culture found in a pot of yoghurt than there is in a Queenslander!'

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 | By dirosa | Views [605]

So here I am down under! I arrived in Brisbane on the 4th June, to my disappointment there has been non stop rain for the last week. My first meeting with a true Aussie was an interesting one and I will try not to associate all Aussies by this ... Read more >

whitsunday islands

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 | By rob_hoeks | Views [3653]

After fraser island we went, with the night bus to airley beach. a fun thing about a night bus is, although you sleep in it, you don't rest at all! the day after we arrived we sailed out on a ship called the hammer. this is an ex-racing yacht, which ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: whitsundays

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 | By rob_hoeks | Photo Gallery

Fraser island

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 | By rob_hoeks | Views [9408] | Comments [16]

I arrived three days prior to my trip to Fraser island in hervey bay,thinking that there should be something to do in hervey bay. Boy was i wrong. Hervey bay turned out to be a boring little place. the only reason to go there is to get the ferry to Fraser ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine