"Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss." - Banksy, "Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall"
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10 Best Cities Around The World To Experience Graffiti Art
"Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss." - Banksy, "Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall"
While often thought of as ...How to cross a river in Australia
Many think twice when approaching high water in their vehicle. Owners manuals commonly do not include instructions on how deal with these perilous situations. When rivers run high, hikers know that crossing a river is among the riskier things you can do on the trail. Bikers ...
Visit the Great Barrier Reef at a substantial discount
Yesterday we told you about a new travel survey from LivingSocial that revealed that Americans consider themselves the worst travelers in the world. That same survey also asked respondents to rank their top international travel destinations with Australia's Great Barrier ...Spiderwebs blanket Australian tourist stopover
Unless looking to relive a scene from Steven Spielberg's "Arachnaphobia" (1990), travelers should be wary of a visit to Wagga Wagga, Australia anytime soon. One of several towns affected by the recent floods in southeast Australia, Wagga Wagga is experiencing a ...Vagabond Tales: Snorkeling with irukandji, one of the deadliest animals on Earth
"This guy over here has been tagged three times mate."
The dive instructor on our Whitsunday Islands cruise peels off his neoprene gloves and shows us a slight scar located just above the knuckle of his right thumb.
"Luckily every time they got me it was in the ...Gorgeous time lapse of Australia's "Southern Lights"
It's been a lifelong dream of mine to see the Northern Lights, that glorious display of eerie green "smoke" that appears to float above the nighttime sky of some of the furthest northern reaches of our globe. But now I have another sight to add to that list: the Southern ...
Underwater bollywood dancing on the Great Barrier Reef
While it isn't hard to find countless videos on the web showing you the beauty and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, it isn't that often that you find the location being the set of a choreographed, underwater dance number. The video is actually ...
How hikers in the Tarkine Rainforest can help save the endangered Tasmanian devil
Visitors to the Tarkine Rainforest in Tasmania, Australia, can now help save the endangered Tasmanian devil. Scientists have set up 45 motion-sensitive cameras along the trails and are asking hikers to help them to collect data and track local populations of the ...
Advanced technology brings mandatory full-body scans to Australia
Using advanced technology that makes passengers appear as stick figures, mandatory full-body scans are being rolled out at all of Australia's major airports. Successful trials at Sydney and Melbourne airports last year signal the end of a loophole in legislation that had ...Australia rail travel a bargain for backpackers
Queensland Rail Travel (QR) provides Urban and Interurban rail and bus services throughout South East Queensland in Australia. Looking to deliver a greater number of international tourists to the state's regional tourism hotspots, QR is offering special savings for ...10 luxury hostels from around the world
While many people think of hostels as run down hotels with cramped rooms and few amenities, there are many properties that can actually make you feel as if you're staying at a resort. For those who want comfort on a budget, here are 10 excellent luxury hostels from around ...4 off-the-radar destinations in South Australia
While many people who travel to South Australia visit the popular regions of Adelaide and the nearby Barossa Valley, there are many off-the-radar destinations that are also worth exploring. Whether you love wine tasting, unique restaurants, adventure travel, craft beer, ...This is Melbourne...Wow! (confusing video edition)
Ever wanted to visit Melbourne? Well dear traveler, today's your (un)lucky day! We're going to take you on a video tour of Australia's second largest city like you've never seen it before - down streets lined with "fanciful emporiums!" Inside a place where restaurants ...
Video of the day: singing and piano playing dog in Australia
Is this video of a singing and piano playing dog in Australia travel-related? Kind of. How? Well, I think this dog is a bit of a travel attraction. This musical dog appears to be taking the stage in a public place which gives me hope that myself as well as fellow ...
Build your own adventure with the Africa Safari Planner
The Africa Safari Planner, a newly launched website from adventure travel company Natural Habit Adventures, gives travelers the ability to create their own custom trips to the African bush. The site, which launched earlier this week, provides options to visit nine different ...Weekend trip from Sydney, Australia: Pambula
Pambula is located on the Sapphire Coast of Australia and is a great weekend getaway for people who want to get out of the big city of Sydney for a few days and explore nature. The name Sapphire Coast stems from the areas clear, sparkling oceans, which you will be able to ...8 best coastal walks from around the world
There's nothing better when traveling than exploring a beautiful city coastline. Not only do these treks give you access to unique landscape and picturesque beaches, they also help you stay in shape while on the road.
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Australia
When I ...Off-the-beaten path Australia: Kangaroo Island
When living in Sydney, Australia, I often took the weekends to explore other parts of the country. One place I vowed to visit was Kangaroo Island, an island in South Australia that I imagined to be full of wildlife and undisturbed nature. I'm glad I went, because my ..."First stop" in the 2012 world cycling events: The Santos Tour Down Under
The annual Santos Tour Down Under, the same race where Lance Armstrong made his comeback, will take place January 15-22, 2012, in Adelaide, Australia. The bike race, which is more than just your average cycling event, is actually the "first stop" on the UCI World Tour, ...
Australia's tallest external building walk opens January in the Gold Coast
Adventurous visitors to Australia's Gold Coast will be happy to hear about the area's newest thrill: the SkyPoint Climb. Participants will walk the 298 external stairs of the residential Q1 tower and make their ascent 886 feet above sea level.
The SkyPoint Climb will be ...
