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  1. habby avatar

    RE: Farm work

    by habby 15 September 2011

    I suggest you have a look at the harvest trail website and downloadable document that gives an excellent overview of fruit picking and…

  2. bythelake avatar

    RE: Which way round?

    by bythelake 14 September 2011

    Useful response by #1. I would just add the heat factor at that time of year in the north of Australia. I do not know where the OP is…

  3. mattbw1 avatar

    Heron Island v. Hayman Island

    by mattbw1 14 September 2011

    We're headed to Australia for the first time in January for 2 weeks. My wife and I are both avid scuba divers and are looking forward…

  4. Sophster2011 avatar

    Australia - 3 weeks - first time!

    by Sophster2011 14 September 2011

    Hello, I’m heading to Australia towards the end of February, for the first time, for a wedding in the Hunter Valley region. We’ll be…

  5. everbrite avatar

    RE: Working this part of the world..!

    by everbrite 14 September 2011

    Since UK and Irish passport holders can work throughout the EU without special work permits, as an Australian you won't find it easy to…

  6. tony_b avatar

    RE: BUSES SPAIN

    by tony_b 14 September 2011

    OP is from Australia. #7 quotes a price in USD. Euros are used in Spain. US$352 = *€260*. The price of the rail pass cited by #7. Ch…

  7. seaflux avatar

    Re: 1st class night train Bangkok-Chiangmai

    by seaflux 14 September 2011

    I've used this company (formerly www.traveller2000.com) several times and they are reliable. I've twice had tickets sent to Australia…

  8. samara400 avatar

    RE: Scooter/Motorbike Phuket

    by samara400 14 September 2011

    I've driven around the island in a day, it aint that big. But in Australia we drive 1400 kms to pop in for a cup of tea.

  9. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: 2 working visa's at the same time? (UK/Germany)

    by Fwoggie 14 September 2011

    What what what what what? Eh? Why not do a full 2 yrs in the UK, then go do a year in Germany. You do not have to be resident in Austr…

  10. LisaMNZ avatar

    RE: What are some things unique to Australia?

    by LisaMNZ 14 September 2011

    this was a classic read, thanks. June, I think you need to review your understanding of +Unique - only in Australia+ Many kiwis would…

  11. Abigael1985 avatar

    RE: Ideas for finding work using English skills in Torino (i.e. teaching ESL)

    by Abigael1985 14 September 2011

    Hi Every-one, I just wanted to say thanks for all of your very useful advice. I took it on board and realised that if I am serious about…

  12. AussieGuy83 avatar

    2 working visa's at the same time? (UK/Germany)

    by AussieGuy83 14 September 2011

    Im an 28 y/o Australian planning on getting a working visa in either UK and or Germany late next year. Since im nearly 30 I need to maximise…

  13. ginagee avatar

    Working this part of the world..!

    by ginagee 14 September 2011

    Hey guys, Im an Australian planning to travel through europe next year but doubt ill have the funds to do it without working at some…

  14. ginagee avatar

    Working this part of the world...!

    by ginagee 14 September 2011

    Hey guys, Im an Australian planning to travel through europe next year but doubt ill have the funds to do it without working at some…

  15. jonno1985 avatar

    PNG Health Partnerships

    by jonno1985 13 September 2011

    Hi all, For those who have been to Papua New Guinea you will no doubt be aware of the appalling health outcomes within the country. You…

  16. nvg avatar

    RE: What are some things unique to Australia?

    by nvg 13 September 2011

    Our 'heroes' tend to be losers or crooks or both. We have a complete disdain of 'class' and/or authority - everyone is equal to each…

  17. travellinglefty avatar

    RE: A new Australian export?

    by travellinglefty 13 September 2011

    Thanks harimau9 - that must be what I can remember. Never tried them though.

  18. stila avatar

    RE: Severe Peanut Allergy-Travel to SEA Possible??

    by stila 13 September 2011

    Yes, A trip to Thailand is definitely do-able provided that he is organised and has a number of contingency plans in place before he…

  19. bythelake avatar

    RE: Travel notes from my England holiday june 2011

    by bythelake 13 September 2011

    At the risk of possibly getting some flak, could I just note that the OP is a geologist (unless I misread his other posts - if I did,…

  20. leanneclarke avatar

    RE: What are some things unique to Australia?

    by leanneclarke 13 September 2011

    Tasmanian Devils in Tasmania of course. Maybe in captivity on the mainland.

  21. mummybarry avatar

    Ideas for Australia Trip DEc 2010 / Jan 2011

    by mummybarry 13 September 2011

    Hi there My hubby ( he has never been to Oz before and I have had 2.5 weeks in Sydney and loved it ) and I fly into Sydney Dec 10th and…

  22. cunnink avatar

    Seeking India/Nepal travel buddies Dec 2011-Jan 2012

    by cunnink 13 September 2011

    Hi, I am a 36 yr old med student from Australia. I am doing a few weeks work in New Delhi. I will be looking for things to do between…

  23. westwood avatar

    RE: New Zealand via camper van - late Dec to late Feb,

    by westwood 13 September 2011

    Bugger off back to Australia, DD!!

  24. ninasarita avatar

    RE: Internet access question with laptop

    by ninasarita 13 September 2011

    If you can use ti for wifi at home it will work the same way in the US. I brought my laptop from the Netherlands to Asia, Australia, New…

  25. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Thai visa

    by Captain_Bob 13 September 2011

    To stay in Thailand 3 months you need a tourist visa (60-day entry, then 30-day extension) or you end up doing a bunch of border hops…

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