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Favorite Australian Slang: Chuck a Sickie
Before reading on, do you know what the Aussie slang “chuck a sickie” actually means? I’m sure you can come close if you think about it, and I’m sure you’ve probably done it once or twice in your working life. It’s okay; I
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When Oprah Comes to Visit Western Australia
Haven’t you heard? Oprah is coming to town. It is time for Western Australia to prepare for her visit. I’ve heard they are busy giving the best of their state a good old spit and polish to get it ready for her impending arrival.
And so, Oprah, for you, we pre
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Iconic Aussie Food: Weet-bix
Are you a Weet-bix kid?
My introduction to Weet-bix came when studying abroad in Italy, and it was really only an introduction into the idea of Weet-bix. An Aussie guy in my hostel started going on about how he really just wanted a bowl of Weet-bix for brekkie
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6 Awesome Reasons To Not Miss Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Your Gold Coast Trip
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the top tourist attractions on the Gold Coast, and for good reason. Well, actually, for 6 good reasons. Questioning whether or not to go on your next trip? Have a quick read through this, and you’ll be sure to not pa
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Favorite Australian Slang: Where People Come From
Whether you’re an American, a Brit, a Queenslander or a South Australian, the Aussie language probably has a slang word for you. Here is a list I’ve put together for some that I’ve found, but please don’t hesitate to help me build this
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Top Hostel Picks in the Gold Coast
Since the Gold Coast is a collection of beach towns in southern Queensland, it is especially hard to decide where to stay. You not only have to choose which hostel, but you also have to choose which beach town! It’s not easy if you’
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Cheap Hostels in the Gold Coast
Ah, the Gold Coast. Being one of the top holiday destinations in Australia, chances are you’ll be stopping here on your travels down under. But, where to stay? There’s a mix of towns and hostels to choose from, depending on your pe
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Iconic Aussie Food: Schnitzel (Yes, Schnitzel)
You read that right. Schnitzel would in fact be considered an iconic piece of Aussie food (pub food in the list of famous Australian food). If you’re thinking that this doesn’t sound right, it’s probably because schnitzel is a German food, but the Aussies hav
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Favorite Australian Slang: The Aussie Salute
This is part of an ongoing series of posts on my favorite Aussie slang. Be sure to check back for updates, or subscribe to my RSS feed to get updates to your reader automatically.
A trip to the outback in Australia will always bring a person to doing the Aussie
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The Gold Coast When It Rains: Yes, You Can Still Have Fun
The Gold Coast gets its name from the miles and miles of golden sandy beaches that run along the coast of southern Queensland. Obviously, this place is known for its awesome weather that results in an outdoors holiday almost every time, but what do you do on th
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WhyGo Australia’s Top 10 Articles in 2010
It’s always exciting at the end of the year to look back and see where you’ve come from, and hopefully get a good sense of where you’re going. I started writing for WhyGo Australia in May, and I must say I have put out a good number of article
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Iconic Aussie Food: Lamingtons & How to Make Them
A lamington might just seem like a typical cake dessert, but I was surprised to find out the following facts after researching the history a bit:
They get their name from Lord Lamington, a man who served as Governor of Queensland, and who supposedly didn’
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My Aussie Christmas 2010 in Photos
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