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Singapore's T3!

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Singapore's T3 terminal is a brand new terminal that the locals hope will thrust Singapore ahead of rivals Hong Kong, in the race for the best airport in the world.Checking in is a breeze, and once you get through immigration, you are greeted with seemingly a million shopping options.

Pigeon Point, California

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Pigeon Point is on the famous Highway 1 on the Pacifc Coast of California. It is is located halfway between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. The lighthouse is the feature of the area and has been a guide to seafarers since 1872. The original fresnel lens is not currently operation, but every November the fresnel lens are put in operation for a night.

Sydney Harbour on New Year's Eve

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While it may be over for another year, New Year's Eve is spectacular in Sydney. If you are thinking of a holiday then Christmas and New Year in Sydney is perfect. The weather is warm, Bondi Beach as seen in Chris' post below is a 15 minute excursion from the middle of the city and you will be treated to a Harbour spectacle that is unrivalled. Fireworks are amazing, people are generally well behaved, and quite simply, it's a blast!

Canberra the Nation's Capital

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The first thing that comes to people's mind when Canberra is mentioned, is boring politicians, planned city and lots of roundabouts. There is so much more though, if one were to drive a few minutes. Pictured above is the Mt Stromlo observatory, part of a network of telescopes. About 20 minutes away is the Tidbinbilla Space Tracking Station, which house massive dishes! Few capital cities can have the countryside at their doorstop like Canberra does. Within 15 minutes of the CBD, you're ou [...]

So this is Christmas

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Yesterday I posted about Chinese New Year not being far away, but more pressing is Christmas. Around the world, the countdown has begun. Last night in Sydney, the focal point was Martin Place, in the CBD. Just after 8, the lights went on and fireworks lit the sky as the huge Christmas tree came to life. Time to do you Christmas shopping!

Chinese New Year 2008

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Hard to believe that another year is over, and for many the holiday season is undereway . While Christians the world over ready themselves for Christmas, Asians as well, know that Chinese New Year is less than 2 months away.
In Sydney, Australia, Chinese New Year is a big celebration as the streets around Chinatown come alive. What's unique about Sydney city is because of the large population of Asians and breadth of Greater Sydney there are multiple Chinatowns. The Ultimo/Haymarke [...]

Brighton Bath Boxes

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Located in the bay side suburb of Brighton are the Brighton Boxes. These colourful and cute structures have been part of the beach/bay scene for over a hundred years. Sadly, these remaining structures are the only bath boxes which are close in proximity to Melbourne CBD.

Manly Beach

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About half hour from Sydney city, is Manly Beach. Perhaps the second most popular beach in Sydney, Manly sits on the northern side of the city, and is the start of a chain of beaches that span approximately 20km to the tip of the peninsular, and Palm Beach. Annual events such as the Jazz Festival and Food and Wine festival draw thousands of visitors into Manly.

Turimetta Beach

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Turimetta Beach is a spectacular beach which is located about 40 minutes north of Sydney. If you are looking for a secluded beach, then Turimetta is your best bet. It's not apparent that there's a beach there until you actually reach the beach itself. Even long time Northern Beaches residents struggle to tell you anything about Turimetta, when mentioned. Turimetta is all the more spectacular this year after huge storms washed away the sand to reveal a terraced rock formation. Photographe [...]

Sculpture by the Sea

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An annual display of scultptures along a stretch of coastline that is popular the world over. Sculpture by the Sea is held between Tamarama and Bondi beach. Each intriguing sculpture which incidentally are created by artists the world over are placed in spots along the walkway from Tamarama to Bondi. Some of the sculptures combined with their position are spectacular to say the least. This year's exhibition winds up on the 18th of November 2007. Head on down to Bondi to see these works [...]

Sydney Olympic Park Precinct

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Hard to imagine but 7 years ago, Olympic Boulevarde pictured above was filled with over 100,000 people as they experienced Australia's first Olympics since 1956. Sydney turned on a show and was hailed the best Olympics ever. Now the Olympic Park precinct is still a popular tourist destination. As well, local Sydneysiders come to Homebush Bay to play and support their favourite Rugby, Rugby League and AFL team.