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Sydney has FIFA Fever!

By Joseph Collins // Jun 17, 2010 // Comments: 0

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is upon us and Sydney, Australia is filled with exuberance and excitement. As one Aussie put it, "It doesn't matter who's playing. It's the bloody World Cup, mate!"... >>

Top Ten Tips for Surfing

By Devon Katheder // Jun 11, 2010 // Comments: 0

Top Ten Surfing Tips 10. Don’t be stupid: I know that this may seem like a basic step, but I feel like I do need to say it. If you are a beginner, it doesn’t matter how many... >>

Hostel Review: Calypso Inn Backpackers Resort

By Bobbi-Jo // Jun 11, 2010 // Comments: 0

If you’ve been following my trip for any length of time, you’ll know that I’ve spent a lot of time in hostels over the past three months. It takes a fair bit of... >>

Manly Beach

By Joseph Collins // Jun 7, 2010 // Comments: 2

Manly Beach is a short ferry ride from Circular Quay in Sydney, and probably one of the greatest free experiences you’ll have in Sydney. As you walk the trail from the Manly Wharf,... >>

Hostel review: feel at home at Orchid Guest House

By Bobbi Lee Hitchon // Jun 6, 2010 // Comments: 0

  Welcome home. Not welcome to our hostel or hotel room, but welcome home. Nestled amongst orchids and ferns, Orchid Guest House on Hale Street in Townsville is more than a place to... >>

Hostel Review: Party in Paradise at Base Magnetic Island

By Bobbi-Jo // Jun 4, 2010 // Comments: 0

So there’s paradise.The rolling hills of Australia. The beautiful beaches and even more beautiful people. Then there’s paradise.That little-talked about, hidden enclave of... >>

What to do in the Moo

By Bobbi Lee Hitchon // May 28, 2010 // Comments: 0

Backpackers have a few options of towns to stay at on the Sunshine Coast. Due to money and time, they probably can't stop at them all. Nestled between Pacific Ocean and a marina on the... >>

The view from up top

By Bobbi Lee Hitchon // May 27, 2010 // Comments: 0

The pickup time is not ideal (4:15 a.m.), but it's worth it to be up in the air before dawn. Raging Thunder offers hot air balloon rides over the Atherton Tablelands, QLD daily. During the... >>

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