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BrisVegas

By Bobbi-Jo // Apr 30, 2010 // Comments: 0

Ever wonder why the call Brisbane “BrisVegas”?I did, too.It’s a small enough city that there can’t be THAT much madness going on. But, I should have known that a... >>

The blue and white world

By Saori // Apr 30, 2010 // Comments: 0

Hello!! My name is Saori, student from Japan. I came Sydney about two months ago and this month, I did an awesome trip to New Zealand!! Let me recommend some MUST things to do in New... >>

Can you hear me now?

By Bobbi-Jo // Apr 30, 2010 // Comments: 0

  Believe it or not, telecommunications when you’re a backpacker are not just limited to calling mom and dad when you’ve run out of money.(Hi, mom and dad!)If you’re... >>

Hostel review: Noosa Backpackers Resort

By Bobbi Lee Hitchon // Apr 30, 2010 // Comments: 1

Noosa Backpackers Resort in Noosa proudly boasts that it’s not a party hostel, but a place where travelers can chill out. With a strict no BYO policy, a hostel bar that closes at 10... >>

Dingo encounters on Fraser Island

By Bobbi Lee Hitchon // Apr 25, 2010 // Comments: 0

Prior to visiting Fraser Island, many people advised me not to feed the dingoes. Seinfeld jokes aside, I planned to follow their directions and just admire dingoes, rather than my usual... >>

The Sand Islands of Queensland

By Bobbi-Jo // Apr 23, 2010 // Comments: 0

An island is an island, yes?Well. Not exactly.If you’re talking about the sand islands off the coast of Queensland, they are anything but ordinary. Most backpackers shoot straight up... >>

Another Aussie prank: Shark Show, Hervey Bay

By Bobbi-Jo O'Gilvie and Bobbi Lee Hitchon // Apr 23, 2010 // Comments: 0

Australians are well-known for their practical jokes. Drop bears. Tall tales. Basically, if there’s an opportunity for a good-natured prank, they’ll pull it. When we asked a... >>

Rich colors, waters, forest and knowledge on Fraser Island

By Bobbi Lee Hitchon // Apr 19, 2010 // Comments: 1

For a traveler, one of the most thrilling things about Australia is its authenticity. Even places in the country that are most often visited by tourists remain unbusy and sometimes even... >>

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