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Travel insurance is very important especially for frequent travelers. Whether you are traveling within Australia, or even overseas you must choose a reliable travel company which is flexible should the worst happen. The company should enable you to make cancellations and even rebooking without incurring much more expenses. For the best travel insurance deals in Australia you need an insurance company that will be available at the hour of need. What to consider before choosing a travel insurance deal in Australia – Does the insurance company cover all my destinations? If you are traveling to different destinations ensure that you choose a company that […]
Are you planning to go on a vacation in the near future? If this is the case, there is a chance that you might need to rent a car. This will allow you to go wherever you want without having to rely on taxis, trains or buses. However, the fact is that car rental companies can be quite different in terms of the cars they have available and the quality of service they provide. This is why it is critical for you to look into your car rental options long before you leave on your vacation. 1. What type of cars do they have in […]
Melbourne is quite simply a “backpacker’s classic” so while touring the city you will want to make the most of your time here before you move on to yet more Australian cliches. It’s a big city and pumps out a lot, leaving you with always things to see and do. Melbourne is well connected to other parts of Australia by train, by road ad also on internal flights. These are five cool things to do in Melbourne, which is the capital city of the Victoria Province of Australia. 1.Neighbours Tour The famous Australian soap opera, which has been running for 30 years, is called Neighbours. […]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 25th July 2015. Melbourne is the home of Aussie rules football, the film and TV industries, and a major center for literature and street art. Those interested in exploring something unique to Melbourne, and not seen in many other cities, should consider spending a day exploring the various laneways of the city, also known as “arcadeways.” In the early days of the city, the laneways, which date mostly to the Victorian era, consisted of pathways for horses and carts, behind buildings, with roofs later added to protect from the weather. For decades, the untapped potential of […]
If you’re headed to the city of Melbourne in Australia, you may be wondering what there is to do there. The thing with Melbourne is that there’s so much to see and do there that you’ll have to pick and choose depending on how much time you have to spend in this vibrant city. I’ve passed through it 3 or 4 times and always find new things to do! Melbourne is Australia’s second city in terms of population and is considered to be the centre of Australian art and culture. The city is the home of the Australian film industry and the Heidelberg School – […]
Sydney is a gorgeous city, with amazing architecture, scenery, lifestyle and food. I spent about 2 years living there and loved it. There are a load of cool reasons to visit this beautiful city because it is the perfect getaway with family, friends and even alone if you enjoy your own company or need some time off from everything. And one of the most amazing aspects and highlights of Sydney is perhaps the food. It is not surprising that many Michelin star chefs originate from Australia because people in Sydney know their food very well and accept nothing but the best, which works well for […]
