…t This week (week of 19 September 2005) the podcast was recorded in Sydney Australia where I was for a week on business. As I tell you in the podcast I stayed in 3 different hotels in that week, largely as the hotel that the conference I was talking at was booked at (in my view) a not very nice hotel in a not very nice part of town … so I took the opportunity to try out 2 other hotels in the harbour area. The first on the weekend I was there befor…
…10 years since its inaugural transcontinental journey across the heart of Australia. On 1 February 2004, The Ghan departed the South Australian capital city of Adelaide on its 2,979km crossing through the heart of the country to the Top End. Two days later the train arrived at the Northern Territory capital of Darwin amid public celebrations. To mark the milestone, The Ghan gives their top 10 reasons to explore Australia by rail in 2014: 1. Size…
…ations Harbour area around circular quay is magical and the iconic view of Australia and Sydney. Beyond the harbour bay is less compelling and different to any city. Architecture not that exciting. Not a big a city in world league just 4 million but is young ( ve age is 36) 19% Asian Casual outdoor lifestyle and informal Mix of colonial roots from UK and American feel Festivals important to the city to attract visitors and create excitement and en…
…In this episode of the Tips for Travellers video podcast I take you on a video tour of The Ghan tain in Australia. This is one of the famous train journeys in the world and transports people between Darwin in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia. In the video I take you on a tour of the train and the excursions included on the trip. For more visit https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/theghan Check out this episode!…
Melbourne, Australia Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Melbourne in Australia. Listen to the show using the online media player below, or subscribe to the podcast using the links below: Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio. For more visit: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com This show covers among other topics: Observations History General tips for visitors Bes…
Twelve Apostles – Great Ocean Road – Australia Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to the Great Ocean Road near Melbourne Australia. Listen to the show using the media player below or subscribe for free using the links below Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio. For more visit: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com This show covers among other topics: Observations His…
…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…
…ellers Podcast, I interview the Minister of Tourism for Northern Territory Australia and the CEO of Tourism NT. In the podcast they share their insights and tips about visiting the region, and why it is much more than just the well known icon of Ayers Rock / Uluru. They talk about what other exciting things can be done, and talk about how it is a region for the explorer and exploring. To listen to the episode, you can listen online now using the a…
…In this episode I take you on a video tour of Darwin in Northern Territory Australia and share with you the things you must see and do. This city was full of surprises and one I really loved visiting. Highly recommended. For more visit https://www.tipsfortravellers.com Check out this episode!…
…Qualia Resort Hamilton Island from the Air Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio. For more visit: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com The show explores: Observations History Best time to visit Getting there Where to stay Getting around Things to do Check out this episode!…
…how covers among other topics: Observations Best suited for Getting there Best time to go Where to stay Getting around Things to do Eating out Check out this episode!…
