Australia Travel Advice
Advice for people who want to travel to Australia
As a result of yet another ill-timed law passed by Cristina Kirchner's government, travelers visiting from Canada, the US and Australia are now required to pay a tourist tax upon arrival in Argentina. The law went into effect late in December, 2009, and has raised grave concerns from the Argentinean tourist industry, already reeling from the effects of the last recession.US citizens are asked to pay 138 USD for the right of entry. Although the fee is collected once during the lifetime of your passport, this isn't a visa, and it isn't clear how it is tracked by Argentinean authorities. Meanwhile, Canadians will be the hardest hit, since they have to forfeit ...
The Traveller on July 31st, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Visas | No Comments -
The moment you think of a holiday on the Gold Coast, you might start imagining yourself walking down tree-lined avenues with loads of shopping bags. Somewhere, in the middle of that daydream, you might start wishing that things would be so much better, if you had a car to lug all your shopping back to your hotel. In case, you have already done your research there is a strong chance that car rental in Gold Coast Australia, might pop up in your head, and all your tensions about getting from one place to another will be averted.The sheer range of things you can buy on the Gold Coast is impressive and exhaustive; ...
The Traveller on July 30th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
Purchasing the correct type of travel insurance can be quite a puzzling task even at the best of times, especially for people who are traveling abroad for the first time. It is very easy for misunderstandings to occur. A case in point is the confusion that surrounds annual multi trip travel insurance.There is a growing number of Insurers offering multi trip insurance but they don't necessarily make the strict policy conditions clear to the buyer. For example, you would normally have to be based in Australia and make trips of up to a specific number of days (often 31 days) to take advantage of these policies.However, there are many travelers, especially in ...
The Traveller on July 30th, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Insurance | No Comments -
You could call them the home squad, the fab five, the dream team of your Big Island volcano tours. They are the five volcanoes that make up the island of Hawaii, and each one plays an important part in the geology, history, and culture of the Big Island.Kohala is the oldest volcano on the island of Hawaii and is considered to be an "extinct" volcano. It is the oldest player on this dream team and doesn't have the moves it used to. Lava flows from the two young upstarts, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, have covered a good portion of this volcano. In sports terms, Kohala is the player most likely to ...
The Traveller on July 30th, 2010 | File Under Australia Outback Trips | No Comments -
A New Life Down Under
Jul 28
According to the 2005 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, Australia is the best place in the world to live! That's probably why so many people dream of starting a new life down under and apply for immigration to the Australian authorities annually.The desirability of Australia stems from so many factors - it is a country where the quality of life achievable is very high, the employment prospects are plentiful, the education available is world class and the health care facilities are very good - but to achieve permanent residence status in Australia can be very tricky because the amount of competition for the limited number of visas granted each year is intense.Those who ...
The Traveller on July 28th, 2010 | File Under Australia Travel Visas | No Comments -
Queensland's Gold Coast is situated in the south east corner of Queensland about an hour's drive from Brisbane. Also known as Surfers Paradise the Gold Coast has grown into one of Australia's largest regional cities and offers something for everyone.Of course the theme parks still provides loads of fun for the kids and the beaches cater for surfers to families. And don't forget Whale Watching!Gold Coast International Airport has flights to New Zealand and some Asian destinations. The domestic airport flies out to most major Australian destinations.Best beaches on the Gold CoastSurfers Paradise Close to everything is the best way to describe Surfers Paradise. Don't be concerned about crowds though there is ...
The Traveller on July 28th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
Stunning Katherine Gorge, the major attraction of Nitmiluk National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia, is an absolute must see. Katherine Gorge shows that the most impressive experiences in the Australian Outback don't cost an arm and a leg, don't have to be shared with a kazillion other tourists, and they don't require any special preparations.The 180,353 hectare Nitmiluk National Park is typical rugged Australian Outback country: red rocks and escarpments, and dry bushland with pockets of rainforest along streams and water holes. Wherever there is water the area is teeming with wildlife: lizards, insects, birds, turtles, and even harmless freshwater crocodiles.On top of the natural beauty, flora and fauna Nitmiluk ...
The Traveller on July 28th, 2010 | File Under Australia Outback Trips | No Comments -
First of all, I will tell give you a little bit of background information on the Gold Coast Property Market and Gold Coast itself.Gold Coast is a city in Queensland, Australia. It is the second most populated city in the State and the sixth most populated city in the whole of Australia. It has a population of over 550,000 people.It is well known for it's sunny, subtropical climate, the average maximum average temperature is 25.0 degrees centigrade or 77 Fahrenheit. The minimum is 15.3 centigrade and 60 Fahrenheit. This weather makes it perfect for surfers and there are so many popular beaches, not only for surfers, but for those who want to ...
The Traveller on July 28th, 2010 | File Under Queensland Tourist Attractions | No Comments -
TRAVEL THE VIRGIN ISLANDS-A LOCAL TRAVEL GUIDEIf you are planning a trip to the Virgin Islands, are you sure about your travel plans. There are unique travel sites where you can ask established locals pertinent travel questions about your travel destination. Ask a local about your selections and it is free. Ask a local about your hotel plans, favorite restaurants, favorite beaches, local attractions known and unknown.A WORD FROM A VIRGIN ISLAND LOCALJust ask a local and do not be unpleasantly surprised and disappointed. Just imagine a lazy island local on a normal Sunday afternoon. Hello... I can hear the gentle surf and feel gentle winds through the palm trees on a ...
The Traveller on July 27th, 2010 | File Under Australia Outback Trips | No Comments -
What do we understand by adventure travel? Years ago, an intrepid traveller, would take many months of preparation, and need as many months again, to embark upon an adventure. They would need a lot of money to arrange all the resources they needed. We imagine them to be hacking their way through a Malaysian jungle with a trail of bearers behind, or pulling their sleighs across frozen Arctic wastes. Perhaps, even, exploring the upper Nile, or crossing a desert by camel.We have travelled far since those early pioneers paved the way for us. Now you can go on a family adventure as part of your annual holiday. Honeymooners can enjoy the first ...
The Traveller on July 25th, 2010 | File Under Australia Outback Trips | No Comments -