When 3 backpackers,2 from Cambridge England and one from Maryland USA travel to outback Australia, they experience many surprises. What secrets do they reveal about life in the real Australian Outback?
The sounds of laughter echoed through the main bar of the tiny pub in outback Queensland. Three young backpackers, Sarah and Debbie from Cambridge and Barbara from Maryland were being...
Imagine sipping a red, enjoying a sumptious meal and the company of fellow travelers from all over the world, as the spectacular Australian outback glides past. This is the unique Indian Pacific experience.
The Indian Pacific is one of the world's great train journeys. It crosses the vast Australian continent between Sydney on the Pacific Ocean and Perth, on the Indian Ocean in a shade over...
"Don't they speak English in Australia?" I hear you ask. You'll be pleased to know that they do. It's just that they sometimes speak it a little differently. If you are planning to travel to the land of Oz, here's a brief guide to help you.
But first, try this sample quiz on typical Aussie phrases. Don't worry if you don't get them. Even some Aussies find them baffling. The answers are at...
Most of us love chocolate but did you know that chocolate is actually good for you? New evidence suggests that eating a little chocolate might help ward off artery-blocking, heart attack provoking blood clots. Truth is, there are healthy and unhealthy chocolates and it is important to select those that are heart healthy.
During a recent US survey, researchers discovered that clots formed...
Cruising is the only way to discover the serene beauty of Australia's largest inland waterway. A Murray River cruise allows you to experience the magic of inland Australia in leisurely comfort.
There's something special about cruising on a large river. It is a peaceful, relaxing voyage of discovery. Australia's longest river, the Murray stretches over 2500km from the Australian Alps to the...
Singapore is a great place to visit, either as a destination or as a stopover on your journey to Australia. Many Australians stop in Singapore on their way to Europe and an increasing number of travelers from America and Europe take a break in this exotic city, before continuing on to Australia. The Lion City is a shoppers and gourmets paradise. Here are some suggestions to help you.
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Singapore is a great place to visit, either as a destination or as a stopover on your journey to Australia. Many Australians stop in Singapore on their way to Europe and an increasing number of travelers from America and Europe take a break in this exotic city, before continuing on to Australia.
Singapore provides many fine dining experiences and the following 2 were recommended to me by...
Are you traveling to Australia, New Zealand or South East Asia? Many travelers from Europe, North America and other parts of Asia now enjoy a few days' stopover in Singapore. It's exotic, unique and clean and you'll love it! Here are some suggestions to help you with your exploration of The Lion City.
WALKING.
Singapore, situated near the Equator, is warm to hot year round, so being outside...
Your heart and brain depend on Omega 3 fatty acids to function effectively and the 2 important fatty acids, DHA and EPA, come from fish, particularly salmon. But not all salmon have sufficient quantities of these important nutrients. Why is this so?
The difference depends on whether the salmon is wild from the ocean or farm raised. Wild salmon feed on their natural diet of algae and wild...
To discover the real essence of Australia, train travel is the way to go. There's no more relaxing or scenic way to enjoy the trip between Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia's southern capitals, than on "The Overland".
This historic train pioneered inter-capital rail travel way back in 1887, its name inspired by the historic "Overlanders" who traveled the route on horseback. A century on and...
