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 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.
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!
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 out in the countryside with the kangaroos and kookuburras.
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!
