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Alice Springs

Australier halten Alice Springs für wenig mehr als eine Müllhalde auf dem Stuart Highway auf halben Weg zwischen Adelaide und Darwin mit deutlich höheren Benzinpreisen und Verbrechensraten. Viele bezeichnen die Stadt als das "Cape Town Australiens" aufgrund der hohen Anzahl an Schlägereien, Drogendelikte und Raubüberfälle. Das ist natürlich zutreffend, man sollte aber auch die regemässigen Einbrüche, Vergewaltigungen und Schießereien nicht vergessen. Wenn Sie von Einheimischen eingeladen werden oder ein Ladengeschäft betreten, sollten sie deshalb immer laut "DON'T SHOOT!" rufen bevor sie eintreten.

Australisch - Deutsch Wörterbuch

ein kleines australisches slang dictionary für (fast) alle begriffe die im wörterbuch fehlen.

wittenoom, western australia

wittenoom, western australia. its almost a ghost town now with only a few residents left in this area. an nice spot for a quiet holiday off the beaten track...

Hostel Etiquette

Sleeping in close quarters with anywhere from 4 to forty people has the potential to bring with it a sleepless night. If you're unlucky, you might be sharing with a snorer or two, some squeaky beds with people tossing about on them, shagging couples, shagging drunken strangers, people with stinky shoes and mouldy clothes, loud talkers, people who enjoy turning the light on at 3am, bag rustlers, thieves and any variety or combination of these annoying occurrences.

Asian Holiday Money Guide

Here are some insider tips to money matters for those who will travel in Asia, beyond the metropolises like Singapore and Hong Kong.

It's Never Too Late To Become A Surfer Dude

A few months ago, a friend called to ask if I'd like to join her on a surfing lesson at Manly Beach in Sydney. Giving thought to my answer, two images flashed to mind. My thirty-nine year old battle weary body, attempting to hang five with a gaggle of bewildered foreign backpackers and pointing school kids. And more vividly, the look on the faces of my settled couple and married-with-kids friends if they knew I was even considering the idea.

US and Canada hotel rooms for free

For the past few months, I've been taking advantage of a program to get free hotel rooms. If you go to certain chain hotel web sites, you will notice that they offer a Best Price Guarantee or the first night is free.

totaly retro: nimbin

the last hippie resort, stuck in the sixties.

Buying A Used Car

When Buying A Used Car From Its Owner, Beware Of The Owner Bearing Offers! Getting started with used cars does not require a mortgage or a student loan, but it is not free either. Buying used cars costs money. That is why it is extremely important to know all the possible factors that might lead the buyer into buying a used car that is suspect.

Travel Safety and Crime Prevention

There are so many times travelers neglect to consider one of the most important things about traveling, which is SAFETY. Vacationers are usually more focused on having fun and a good time. People on Business Trips are usually thinking more about their project or assignment. Travel Safety is either way on the back burner or completely ignored.

How to Save on Airfare

Many airline and charter companies permit two types of airfares that can really save you money and time if you book them using the tips I'll give you here. These airfares are "open jaw" tickets and "circle" tickets, also called open jaw and circle trips.

Wilderness Survival Backpacking Tips

Why should you learn wilderness survival skills just for backpacking? They may save your life someday, and for ultralight enthusiasts like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore weight. The best reason, however, may be that it's just a good feeling to know you can deal with whatever comes up. It makes you feel more at home.

Australian Working Holiday Program Expands

No longer just for the backpacker, the Australian Working Holiday Program has broad appeal for those looking to undertake a life changing experience Down Under.

great ocean road

the must see road if you travel from melbourne to adelaide. comes with koalas, lighthouses, the twelve apostles, the london bridge, lots of nice beaches and national parks.

Atlantic City - The Painful Way

Travelling to Atlantic City, the East Coast Las Vegas, can be difficult, especially if you cut corners on your mode of transport...

Australia has it all

For many, Australia as a country, really does have it all. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. Believe it or not, it's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA put together, or, to put it another way, 50 per cent larger than the whole of Europe!

backpacker cars in australia

no offer for you in the ride board? need a car? here some advice for car buyers about cheap cars!

The classy way to do Western Australia

Okay, so road trips in Western Australia might bring to mind punishing distances and dusty towns, and accidentally forgetting to fill up on petrol only to pass your remaining three days under the thin shade of a dead tree wondering if any car is likely to come your way. And no doubt this is readily available in a state the size of many small countries sticky-taped together, with frequent stretches of desert - by Alyssa Betts

Coming to Canada: Guidelines for Visitors

So, youve planned your trip to Canada. Your flight is booked, hotel reservations are made and your itinerary is set. But before you get too excited about riding to the top of the CN Tower, you should take care of a few other important details.