Sydney Landmarks/Sites/To-dos

by Quickbeds Australasia and Oceania

For a cheaper way to see Sydney, check out the best deals on last minute accommodation – leaving more for you to spend on all that Sydney has to offer.
Two of the must do list when in Sydney is a cruise on Sydney Harbour. On a sparkly clear day, being out on the Harbour is [...]

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Top 10 places to visit in Australia

by Alban Australasia and Oceania

Australia is a very unique country in which to live, work or travel because the vastness of the landscape allows for such contrasting climates, views and wildlife that you can enjoy the underwater beauty, or marvel at the above ground formations. Of course Australia is not all outback and natural wonders because there are some [...]

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Melbourne Shopping Guide

by Quickbeds Australasia and Oceania

Melbourne is renowned as being one of Australia’s shopping capitals – a revered Mecca for the serious shopper. There are always great deals available on luxury accommodation in Melbourne, making it the perfect place for a girly weekend or short break with shopping the main focus.
There are a number of distinct shopping areas in Melbourne [...]

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Mount Hagan Cultural Festival – a Vibrant Display of Traditional Ethnicity

by Hui Ling Australasia and Oceania
Thumbnail image for Mount Hagan Cultural Festival – a Vibrant Display of Traditional Ethnicity Mount Hagan Cultural Festival - Papua New Guinea

If you want to see tribes (at least 50 of them), the Mount Hagan Cultural Festival which was held every August in Western Highlands Province should be a cultural event or something you must not miss. No worries, no cannibalism and no make do with corpse, but an event with various musical performances, cultural demonstrations [...]

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Australia’s Most Popular Honeymoon Spots

by Teena Celis Australasia and Oceania
Popular Honeymoon Spot

It’s your honeymoon and you’re wondering where to go with your beloved. A couple’s honeymoon is the most thrilling, exciting time of anyone’s life, and the location where they spend it will be etched forever in their minds. Honeymoon pictures are treasured and viewed again and again with family and friends. With all this, no [...]

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7 Insider Tips: New Zealand’s Super Fun South Island

by Erin Michelson Australasia and Oceania

With each country I visit, I create an insider “message.”  Here’s your MESSAGE from my recent trip to New Zealand’s South Island:
MEET (Cool Meet Ups) – Rugby 7’s tournament in Queenstown. Just my luck! The 7’s were in town playing a 2-day national tournament in lovely gorgeous Queenstown. It was hot, people were sunburned and [...]

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7 Insider Tips: Fabulous Fiji

by Erin Michelson Australasia and Oceania

With each country I visit, I create an insider “message.”  Here’s my first one as I kick off my 2-year around the world living and giving adventure — FIJI!!!
MEET (Cool Meet Ups) – Voli Voli Beach – Voli Voli is the local beach for the town of Raki Raki and also where my resort was [...]

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Australia VS New Zealand

by Laura Australasia and Oceania

In Europe, Australia and New Zealand often get mentioned in the same sentence, almost as if you’ve seen one if you’ve seen the other. In reality, nothing could be less true and mistaking a New Zealander for an Australian or vice versa won’t make you any friends either! Australia holidays can be totally different to [...]

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New Zealand – Natural Wonders for a Great Family Getaway

by KH Australasia and Oceania
Pohutu Geyser - New Zealand

If your family likes to enjoy natural wonders, then New Zealand is a good travel destination for a great family getaway. With the geysers (i.e. spring that discharges hot water and steam), the gigantic limestone caves and mud spas, I am sure your family will experience natural wonders to cherish for a lifetime.

I would suggest [...]

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Brisbane and Beyond – Australia’s Sunshine State

by Mun Yee Australasia and Oceania
HMAS Diamantiana, WW2 warship

Whether you have only a day or a week, Australia’s Sunshine offers a fabulous range of diverse holiday choices. In fact, be it in the city or beyond, there’s just so much to see, do and enjoy yourself in the vibrant Brisbane.
Queensland, fondly known as the Sunshine State, is one of Australia’s most popular holiday [...]

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