Australia Travel Question

Seeing weddings while travelling

Greetings As I`ve been preparing for a family wedding tomorrow in Sydney, I`ve been thinking about the other places we`ve been when we`ve come upon a wedding. We were in York (UK) at the Cathedral w

Karez wells in China

Hi you mentioned you want to see the underground channels and the Taklamakan desert in China. We visited one of the areas with the channels, about 15 minutes drive from Turpan in the far west of Chin

Endless Vacation (was Re: Japan)

Hi The Endless Vacation website is http://www.endlessvacation.com / if you are interested in more information. It appears you need to be a subscriber to read the magazine, but Nancy may be able to pro

Global SIM cards

Hi We will be in Iran and Syria in October and November and as our mobile phone (cellphone) provider doesn`t include these countries in its global roaming list we are thinking of using a Global SIM c

Healthcare while travelling

Hi My husband has had a serious cancer diagnosis and had a pulmonary embolus (clot in the lung) following a long-haul flight from the UK to Australia. We`ve been to Sikkim and India, and along one o

Your last-ever trip: where would you go?

Hi I`m sure you`ve read articles in papers and magazines where a celebrity chef or famous person is asked what they would eat for their last-ever meal? They fantasise about what the menu would be, wh

Best ice cream / gelato?

Well to me there are several gelato bests including a shop in Florence and one in Como. There is a local company (SF Bay Area) Gelato Classico that rivals any in Italy! I am not sure where all they d

Townsville to Mackay Queensland

Hi  It`s been probably 10 years since we were in the Whitsundays area, but I have a few comments for you. If you are staying 2 nights it may be worth going to Airlie Beach to stay, for a numbe

Townsville to Mackay, Australia

Hi , I am planning to drive from Townsville QLD to Mackay QLD over 4 days. I hope to catch some of the GT Barrier reef island day tours out of Airlies Beach. Can anyone suggest a cheap day tour tha

Time Zone Recovery

Greetings , I just finished scanning the 200+ ZINE messages that accrued whilst we were on holiday and I`m amused that romantic meals and exotic bathrooms are competing for readers. I do wonder the c

Incredible deals on airfare to Australia!

Hi Just thought I`d let everyone know that there are terrific buys on airfares from Los Angeles to Sydney. Delta, Northwest, and United have flights through the end of the year for $591 r/t includin

Australia question clarified

Yes they are flying in and out of Sydney. Here is what my son told me about their needs. "I think wildlife and national park things would be very popular with our crew. Some light hiking (suitabl

Travel Australia

Dear , My son, his wife, & 5 & 9 year old children will be flying into Sydney at the end of May. They only have 10 days. I would really appreciate suggestions - lodging, things to do, how bes

A fortnight in Syria

Hi We`re planning a couple of weeks in Syria in Ocotober/November. Has anyone who has been there within the last couple of years got any useful advice/recommendations? We will be travelling independ

Travel GTG in Sydney, Australia - 2 February 2009

Hi A GTG prompted by the visit of five US , Ron, Carolyn Frank and Eileen from Texas and Gail from Oregon was held in the Capitan Torres Spanish Restaurant in Sydney on 2 February. The evening was a

Australia

Hi , I am planning a trip to Australia in June with my daughter, she is a stem cell scientist and interested in why Marsupial mammals only developed in Australia (me too). We are looking at a

Focused Trips

Hi , I see a lot of plans and trips mentioned in this group where it seems the trip ranges from a minimum of two weeks to a month or longer. I`m always envious of those who can afford the time and m

Tongariro Alpine Walk

Hi Although I don`t have direct personal experience of the Tongariro Walk I may be able to help a little. Several members of our local Bushwalking Club went to NZ last October on a walks program whi

Craft Markets and Sweet Art in the U.S.

Thank you for the welcome! I`m on a mission and I would really appreciate some suggestions and ideas for when I come to the States. I love to see your craft markets, being a cake decorator, I`d love

New Zealand Cruise

Hi Just a word of warning about cruising to/from New Zealand from Australia across the Tasman - it is notorious for rough seas so be prepared and take a supply of seasick tablets!!