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Outback Australia: Where are the Americans?
Oct 14th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
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Close to 300,000 people from outside of Australia visit the Northern Territory every year. And if I noticed anything about those tourists while I was there it's that the vast majority do not speak English. That is by no means a judgmental statement. I enjoyed ...Get out and go: Events around the world (October 8-11)
Oct 7th, 2009 at 7:00PM:
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It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly international selection of happenings. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!
Albuquerque - The 38th Annual ...Five haunted attractions for Halloween: options around the world
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Halloween is the one day a year we seek fear rather than try to avoid it. We invite the prospect of ghosts, witches and vampires, and even if we concede that they aren't real, it's fine to suspend disbelief for a day. To heighten the sensation, ...Through the Gadling Lens: water, water everywhere
Sep 24th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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Over the last year or so, I've become really intrigued with photographing water -- I love how organically it moves, I love all the different forms it takes. And since almost 71% of our planet is covered in the stuff, it makes sense that it would sometimes find its ...The World's ten happiest cities
Sep 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Disney World has been labeled "the Happiest Place on Earth", but one look at the tired parents, screaming kids, and extremely long lines will tell you that is just marketing spin. Ever wonder where the actual happiest place on Earth is? Then wonder no more, because Forbes, in conjunction with market researcher GfK Custom Research North America, has put together a list of the ten happiest cities on ...Photo of the Day (7.5.09)
Jul 5th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Today's photo comes to us from Flickr user andreakw, who captured these brightly colored beach shacks during her visit to Melbourne, Australia. The bold paint schemes and quirky color choices immediately caught my eye. You can almost picture yourself sitting there, staring at these shacks, rows of beachgoers thronging about and laughing in the rolling surf behind you. Have any photos from your ...Gadling picks the world's best "second cities"
Jun 8th, 2009 at 10:30AM: We like winners. Whether it's the winning army of a war or the world's fastest 100 meter runner, we lavish attention and praise on the victors and relegate the losers to the dustbin of history. The same is true of travel - the most important travel cities like New York, London, Sydney and Tokyo are favored by visitors while lesser-known destinations are skipped, scratched from the itinerary or ...Qantas cuts first class service, only you can bring it back
May 25th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Does two make it a trend? Along with British Airways, Qantas will get rid of some first class seating. While BA is doing it on new flights, Qantas is starting with three of its long-haul routes, because demand for the expensive seats is falling.
If you're rich and have plans to fly from Sydney to Buenos Aires, Sydney to San Francisco or Melbourne to Hong Kong to London will be affected. This ...Naval officer finishes flight in restraints
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:00AM:
Something happened between Melbourne, Australia and London, England. A Lieutenant Commander from Canberra "became rowdy" in the sky and "accosted" another passenger. The details of the encounter were not revealed, but the Sydney Morning Herald reports that it involved a scuffle, landed the sailor in restraints and ended with arrest when the plane touched down at Heathrow Airport.
During the ...Pay to play in Aussie airport parking lots
Apr 10th, 2009 at 4:30PM: For the past decade, Australians have griped about the escalating cost of short-term airport parking. Accusations of monopoly pricing were leveled, and a year ago, the government got involved, having the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) keep an eye on parking lot fees at the country's five largest airports. The results are amazing. Airports pull in 11 percent of their revenue ...Photo of the Day (3.19.09)
Mar 19th, 2009 at 4:00PM: This photo of the day is dedicated to all of us who just can't wait until the end of winter. Crafterm snapped this in Melbourne, Australia and gave it the rather humorous title, "Hard Life." Having a person in the shot gives it perspective, and the silhouette is well framed by the light. Nice job, Crafterm. Keep up the hard work! Are you a Flickr user who'd like to share a travel related picture ...Melbourne, Australia deal saves you a bundle down under
Mar 11th, 2009 at 12:00PM: If you're going to trek all the way out to Australia, you need to do it right. So, a stay at a five-star hotel is a must, and you can't get by without the help of a skilled sommelier. A new package, "The Melbourne Deluxe: Food, Wine & Spa" puts the entire experience within reach.
For the reasonable price of $825, you can spend four nights at the Crown Towers and spend half a day on the ...They threw out the bathtubs!
Jan 12th, 2009 at 5:00PM: I hope you weren't planning on a nice, leisurely bath on your next trip to Australia. The Rialto in Melbourne has done away with bathtubs. They just underwent a $60 million renovation which included the removal of the bathtubs! What? $60 million to downgrade their amenities? According to their research, travelers only want showers anyway. I'm guessing some dudes didn't fess up that they love ...Where to find the world's 10 best rooftop bars
Jul 16th, 2008 at 3:00PM: With summer in full swing it, finding good outdoor spaces to have a drink is the thing to do. Nothing says summer more than a couple of friends sitting on an outdoor terrace sharing a pitcher. But even better than your average terrace or patio has to be a rooftop. Stopping for an evening drink is an excellent activity, but if you can find a bar on top of a tall building with an excellent view of ...One for the Road: Colour - Travels Through the Paintbox
Nov 27th, 2007 at 9:00AM: This book beckoned me from a front table at Artisan Books on Gertrude St. in Melbourne's Fitzroy neighborhood. The 2006 paperback version I bought has the bold cover shown here, although I've seen several other versions of this book that was originally released in 2002. Regardless of what it looks like, Victoria Finlay's Colour: Travels Through The Paintbox is a masterpiece. Just as I enjoy ...How Many Movies Have You Watched On One Flight?
Oct 16th, 2007 at 4:30PM: I'm not exactly embarrassed to admit this, but I'm not sure if it is something to be proud of either?! On a recent 13-hour Qantas flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, I managed to watch five movies in a row, and could have probably snuck in a sixth if my eyes were not so weary. And for some reason, I feel compelled to admit that I engaged in this obscene in-flight marathon film fest. I'm actually ...Journey Girl and Melburnalia: Theatrics on Flinders Lane
Oct 16th, 2007 at 2:00PM: Ahhh, the stories I have to share about my recent two-month stay in Melbourne. It's such a fantastic place. But until I get my arse in gear and bring those tales your way, let me at least suggest one spot you should check out if you're headed to the Victorian capital in the near future: fortyfivedownstairs is an art space located on fabulous Flinders Lane in Melbourne's central business district. ...Where on Earth? Week 25: Melbourne, Australia
Sep 28th, 2007 at 8:00AM: You guys are good. Our first commenter, Lea Woodward, successfully guessed that this is indeed Melbourne, Australia shortly after we posted this photo, and commenters Simon, Kev and our own Kelly backed up Lea's guess by identifying buildings in the photo. Great work! Though my next cityscape will be more difficult--you can bet on that. I visited Melbourne last March, just when this gorgeous ...Photo of the Day (4/30/07)
Apr 30th, 2007 at 5:26PM:
This is fun stuff from our Gadling Flickr photo pool. An artist painted over a waterfall fountain backdrop in Melbourne. The fountain was shut off, due to drought. But, as they always do, the rains came. Check out the full-sized picture, here. ...
