If you’ve been abroad and admired the buildings over there, you’ve probably noticed how much they differ from ours. But, have you ever stopped and looked at the difference on show in their gardens? Quite possibly not. Cultural differences are rife throughout the world and it’s amazing to see how we change our outdoor space …
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Aussie Quiz – How Much Do You Really Know About the Land Down Under?
There are many stereotypes which surround Australia, some of which are a little closer to life Down Under than others. Is it really a land of sunny beaches, barbeques every day, and kangaroos hopping around everywhere? Austravel set out to find out how accurate the average UK citizen’s perception of the country actually is, and whether …
Golf in Australia – The Lowdown on Golfing Down Under
Golfing in the Great Outdoors of Australia Golf is a sport best experienced in person, a televised experience just doesn’t cut it; so how about heading down under for a golfing sojourn, after all you’re bound to have the weather on your side! Australia is home to some of the best golf greens the world has …
The Top 10 Countries to Live In
We all dream of moving away to far off destinations in search of our ideal lives. Whether that be a better work life balance, better pay or just the chance to give our children a better upbringing. The grass always seems greener on the other side. But what do the other countries really do better than …
Spending Christmas Travelling Abroad – Weird, Cool or Riddled with Homesickness?
A guest post contribution from writer, Kayleigh Herbertson…. If you’re travelling during the winter period, especially over Christmas and New Year then you have the potential to experience a huge seasonal event in an entirely different culture. This can create feelings of home-sickness for many but it’s also an amazing opportunity to experience the traditions …
Gap Year Travel for Graduates – boost your career
It’s that time of year again. University students all over the country are about to face their biggest wake up call to date. As the end of term approaches the realisation will set in that mornings do exist, daytime television is actually appalling and student debt has become a reality. The next step for graduates …
Visiting Australia
Australia is a fantastic country to visit and for most Europeans it can be an expensive journey. The flights are the epitome of long haul and also command a pretty penny, so if you go to visit this part of the world, it may be worth staying there for up to a month. Sydney Despite …
Backpacking Interview with Australia’s Travel Tart
What are the 3 most important things in your backpack? The backpack itself, my camera and my remote controlled fart machine. Actually, not the last one, because the fart machine looks like a remote controlled explosive device, and I’m not game enough to try and send that through the airport detectors. What do you never …