"Even with a camper, you will have trouble finding space in coastal caravan parks" My family has done many caravanning trips all over...
leahmaria
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Born & raised in North Queensland, Australia. Never been overseas but travelled extensively within Australia. Married two years now. Really hanging out to see Europe sometime in the next few years!
Am in the process of researching/dreaming for said Europe trip. I appreciate the recommendations to avoid the stereotypical tourist traps of your country (eg. Colosseum, Eiffel Tower, Venice, Basilica Sacre-Couer, Neuschwanstein Castle) but please realise that for a foreigner visiting these places, such sights are icons of those destinations and at least warrant a viewing and brief visit… it would be like me telling a Frenchman who has travelled half way round the world to Australia to not bother seeing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (an admittedly spectacular feat, considering the era it was built) because it’s just another bridge and won’t give you a good experience of Australian culture and history.
My understanding is that most first-time visitors want a balance of the famous icons and authentic experiences (unless they are on silly paris-in-2-days whirlwind trips).
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help! Australia/NZ Trip Dec/Jan in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travelling with campervan across NT with toddler, how safe it is? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Perfectly safe. The question would be more about your ability to drive very long distances day after day. (Not saying you're a bad driver...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called CV and workclothes question in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Yeah, you can put down that you've been travelling, but I don't see why you wouldn't list the jobs, study and volunteering you've been...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Australia in June in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
First poster is pretty much on the money, however at night time Sydney and Melbourne will often get down into the single digits (even...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Brisbane to sydney travel in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Keep an eye on airlines like JetStar and Virgin Australia and you should be able to get a good airfare. Flying is much faster and if you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help! Australia/NZ Trip Dec/Jan in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I have never been to NYE in Sydney, but I do know that if you want to go, BOOK NOW....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip around Aussie in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I hope you realise how big some of those distances are. It's not 100km/hr the whole way, and when driving that long you will want to stop...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Brisbane to Cairns (and beyond); 4 weeks what would you do? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
At the risk of repeating what others have suggested (hey, if several people suggest something, it's probably a good idea right?) I'd...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called ski gear in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I would probably buy it online rather than in a store in either country - that way you can shop around for the best price regardless of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Passport Photos in Australia in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
You can take your own passport photos, as long as it submits to passport photo requirements....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Melbourne- Sydney Road trip in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Two days is enough time to drive the coastal route from Melbourne to Sydney, but not enough time to do it at a leisurely pace and enjoy all...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Port Douglas - Townsville - Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Agree with Harry - if you did want to stop for a night between Cairns and Tvl, Mission Beach is the place to go. But it's such a short trip...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Who is the LP user? in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
I don't understand half the OP's complaint here. ...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Battlefield tours in Belgium in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Hello All,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rhine: Rudesheim or somewhere else?? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Nautiker - thanks, yes I realise that, by "quiet" I did mean socially quiet rather than audibly quiet ;-) ...
5 months ago
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