tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:40:41 +0000<a href="http://www.travelideas.com.au">Travel Ideas</a> is an independent travellers resource for the latest travel ideas, news and advice.http://www.travelideas.com.au/noreply@blogger.com (Kham)Blogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-7405429814328492983Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-12T23:49:24.707+11:00Florida Tourism - Birth & GrowthBy Paul SunderlandDiscovered in 1513 by Spanish Conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon, Florida has fast become one of the world’s favourite tourist destinations pulling in about 60 million visitors to the state every year. Its warm climate, friendly locals and massive variety of activities all contribute to its popular vacation status.Before the tourists began flooding http://www.travelideas.com.au/2008/10/florida-usa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-839207812352301445Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:26:00 +00002008-04-10T10:49:27.988+10:00Paris Sightseeing & Travel TipsBy Jacy GThe main difference Paris offers to the other major capitals of the world is, I think, their buildings and architecture have been carefully restricted and therefore one can generally always see the sky wherever you may be. Paris has all the bustle of any capital but less frenetic than London for instance. There is always time to chill which in my opinion http://www.travelideas.com.au/2008/04/france-paris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-29590237434832131Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:12:00 +00002008-10-12T23:55:55.193+11:00The Basics Of Las VegasLas Vegas ChoicesIf a trip to Vegas is planned for the near future, there are a few basic things you should know. First, walking shoes are an extremely important item to pack. Like most Vegas tourists, you will be spending a lot of time walking, waiting in lines, and you want to be as comfortable as possible.The second thing to keep in mind is the weather. Overall, the http://www.travelideas.com.au/2008/02/las-vegas-usa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-343038698962950975Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:05:00 +00002008-02-03T01:10:22.716+11:00Tokyo, Japan - Places You Must SeeBy Jed JonesIf you are heading to Tokyo, Japan and have no time to read or even buy a thick travel guide, no worries. I have prepared a concise, must-see list of places that you can squeeze in during your trip. So, print this out, stick it in your pocket and go!1. HarajukuKnown for its street youth sporting out-of-this world costumes, its great shopping and its http://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/09/tokyo-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-2306202444992622274Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:34:00 +00002007-09-27T15:27:34.129+10:00Phuket, ThailandBy James BukovskyPhuket has grown into one of the premier holiday destinations in South East Asia and is one of the busiest travel destinations in Thailand. It has replaced Bali as the most popular holiday island in the region.What makes Phuket island such a great travel destination?Phuket is first of all an inexpensive holiday destination. Phuket hotels, resorts and guesthouses http://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/08/phuket-thailand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-1458663084674105196Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:23:00 +00002007-06-18T13:52:24.450+10:00The Beaches Of VietnamBy Dwight H ZimpelVietnam's 2,100 mile (3,380 kilometre) coastline and thousands of islands provide many attractive beaches that invite travellers to relax and enjoy the sound of the surf and the warmth of the sun. Some of the beach locales are developed with hotels and restaurants to attract discriminating travellers, while others offer secluded primitive beaches for http://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/06/beaches-of-vietnam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-1030799279266304021Mon, 07 May 2007 02:51:00 +00002009-08-21T05:40:41.706+10:00The Marvellous City of MelbourneBy Matthew LawsonG'day. When you think of a city in Australia, it's a sure bet that Sydney is the first one on your lips. But these days, Melbourne, the second biggest city and state capital of Victoria, is the place to be in the southern hemisphere.It's not as pushy or brash as that colourful harbour city a few hundred miles north - far from it. It's more Europeanhttp://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/05/melbourne-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-3268995469850695684Sun, 06 May 2007 08:22:00 +00002008-10-12T23:56:19.884+11:00Fly To HawaiiBy Christopher JohnsonA Hawaiian vacation really is a dream come true. There are endless beaches, spectacular sunsets and exotic images everywhere you look. For tourists and nature lovers alike, Hawaii is heaven on earth. If you have the time and the money to spend, you can fly in and take your own little taste of heaven.Hawaii has a land area of nearly 6,500 square miles, however http://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/05/hawaii-usa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-7355700418782984554Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:40:00 +00002007-09-27T15:27:58.843+10:00Hong Kong TravelBy Sarah WHong Kong travel can be a real adventure, and is a key destination for many travellers. It has a population of more than seven million, scattered throughout more than 200 islands.Located in Eastern Asia, near mainland China and the South China Sea. Formerly, leased to Great Britain, Hong Kong was officially returned to China in 1997. Hong Kong offers diversity in culturehttp://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/04/hong-kong-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-265330357567156939Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:15:00 +00002007-05-07T14:02:19.519+10:00Sydney, AustraliaBy Matthew LawsonThe sun shines. The surf beckons. The water entices. And you're just minutes from a world of skyscrapers and corporate suits. Where else could you be but Sydney? This dazzling cosmopolitan city has no fewer than 30 glorious beaches within 20 minutes of the bustling city centre. (Eat your heart out New York and London)Undoubtedly one of the world's greatest citieshttp://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/04/sydney-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-7139434466855437072Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:07:00 +00002007-09-27T15:27:21.667+10:00Visit CambodiaBy Paul EvertonCambodia has an range of almost 181,040 square km (69,900 sq. mi), sharing an 800 kilometre (500 mi) perimeter by applying Thailand on the north and west, a 541 kilometre (306 mi) borderline by having Laos on the northeast, and a 1,228 kilometre (763 mi) borderline by getting Vietnam on the east and southeast. It has 443 kilometres of coastline along the Gulf of http://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/04/kingdom-of-cambodia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-5599173825322713349Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:13:00 +00002009-08-21T05:38:16.494+10:00Perth, Western AustraliaBy Jenny BrewerPerth has something to offer every car hire holiday. If you are searching for sunshine, pristine beaches, winding rivers and rolling hills you will find it all here. Alternatively, the markets, nightlife and restaurants offer an abundance of choices for the most selective tourist. With attractions as diverse as the landscapes surrounding this pretty city, http://www.travelideas.com.au/2007/04/perth-western-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116533294808812316Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:30:00 +00002008-04-10T10:55:46.818+10:00Places & Sights Of VeniceBy Emil NetzovVenice is a city like no other. It has had its fair share of supporters - Marco Polo once said, "Every time I describe a city I am saying something about Venice". It has also had some critics - Oscar Wilde described a gondola ride through the city's canals as a coffin floating in a sewer. Naturally, no city is perfect. Venice presents many advantages - http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/12/venice-travel-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116410394591509943Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:21:00 +00002007-09-27T15:28:25.663+10:00Top Nightspots In SingaporeBy Gary HendricksFancy going down for a jug of beer or dancing the night away? Well, you need not worry in Singapore. The town is full of nightspots which are worth your while. In this article, we cover some of the hottest nightspot areas in Singapore.Mohammed Sultan RoadThis place used to be the hub of all happening nightspots in Singapore. These days, the expatriates http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/singapore-nightspots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116359537286361912Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:50:00 +00002008-04-10T10:55:31.538+10:00Barcelona, SpainBy Clinton MaxwellBarcelona has a lot to be proud of. A city literally stuffed with spectacular architecture, historical and cultural places of interest, fantastic food and a vibrant nightlife. It is no wonder tourists flock to the area. There is more to Catalonia than Barcelona sightseeing however, including a glorious coastline, beautiful mountains and a fierce independent http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/barcelona-spain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116310219254833552Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:38:00 +00002006-11-10T07:15:54.020+11:00Dubai Tourist AttractionsBy The Travel GuyDubai is one of the popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. Dubai is not only popular as a tourist place but also as a shopping paradise. Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There are various popular tourist attractions in Dubai, which attract large number of tourists from different parts of the http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/dubai-united-arab-emirates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116288015367503517Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:13:00 +00002008-04-10T11:09:19.584+10:00Amsterdam Travel GuideBy The Travel GuyFamous for its canals, museums and historical places, Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, which is situated in Western Europe. The Netherlands is bordered by the North Sea in the west and north, Belgium in the south and Germany to the east.Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands and http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/amsterdam-netherlands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116249153878328373Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:04:00 +00002007-05-07T14:03:30.857+10:00Cairns & The Great Barrier ReefBy Jenny BrewerFamous for its tropical rainforests, Great Barrier Reef and sunny skies, Cairns is the hub of North Queensland and is the ideal destination for the car hire traveller searching for rugged wilderness and beauty.There are only two main seasons, the wet and the dry. You don’t really get cold in Cairns, but the wet season (November to May) is known for http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/cairns-great-barrier-reef.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116245644750585253Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:30:00 +00002008-04-10T10:54:55.514+10:00London, England - The City of CitiesBy Paul EvertonLondon is the working capital city of England and of the UK. A crucial settlement for approximately two millennia, London is nowadays one of the world's most significant business and financial centres. Its involvement in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all lend to its position as one of the key global http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/london-england.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116230299456493508Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:53:00 +00002008-11-15T03:26:57.722+11:00An Overview Of MalaysiaBy Alix SungginDespite its recent economic crisis, Malaysia continues to careen along the fast track of development. For visitors, this means that Malaysia is a comfortable country to explore, as the roads are smooth, public transportation is good and familiar comforts abound in all but the smallest of kampungs (villages).For centuries, Malaysia has been a crossroads for http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/11/malaysia-overview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116171515306385784Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:35:00 +00002008-11-15T03:26:31.154+11:00Travel To GermanyBy Puripong KoomsinGermany continues to gain popularity as a tourist destination for holiday goers around the world. Germany's unique culture, friendly people and distinctive destinations are just a few of the distinctions that have made this beautiful country one of the hottest tourist spots since 2000. Each year the number of overnight visitors grows. In fact, Germany attractedhttp://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/10/travel-to-germany.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116109623977973089Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:38:00 +00002008-11-15T03:26:25.838+11:00A Traveller's Guide To RomeBy John MorrisRome is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The very cradle of human civilisation, its many landmarks are a joy for the eyes to behold. The Eternal City remains unrivalled when it comes to the sheer aesthetic supremacy of its antique structures and its impressive, widely venerated history. It doesn’t come as a surprise then that Rome has claimed http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/10/travellers-guide-to-rome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116100144658932529Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:56:00 +00002008-11-15T03:26:37.676+11:00Bangkok Holiday Hot SpotsBy Milan MatchevSome facts about BangkokIf you visit any destination in South East Asia, it may be imperative that you pass through Bangkok. Bangkok has a strange nature of evoking extreme sense of likes and dislikes amongst visitors. A few seem to loathe it while many others swear that it is the most wonderful, fascinating and exciting places on earth. Actually, Bangkok http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/10/bangkok-holiday-hot-spots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116097972704979432Mon, 16 Oct 2006 05:49:00 +00002008-11-15T03:26:19.121+11:00Introducing SingaporeBy Alexander van EykSingapore is lively and unique travel destination. A blend of both eastern and western cultures which has made this South East Asian nation such a popular tourist destination for both Asian and European travellers.Sir Stamford Raffles plays an important part in Singaporean history. Raffles was a British government official who more or less put Singapore onhttp://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/10/introducing-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36094078.post-116097069218713324Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:45:00 +00002008-11-13T01:37:22.142+11:00China TravelBy Robert PalmerChina, with an area of 9.6 million sq km, is the third largest country in the world, next only to Russia and Canada. Located in eastern Asia, China is bordered by Russia and Mongolia to the north; Russia and North Korea to the east; Russia and Afghanistan to the west; and India, Pakistan, Nepal, Burma, Bhutan, Vietnam, and Laos to the south. The capital of China is http://www.travelideas.com.au/2006/10/china-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kham)