The Best In Surf

By Jesse Henson

Surfing is a surface water sport where a person moves along the face of a breaking ocean wave. Surfing was a central part of ancient Polynesian culture. It was first observed by Europeans at Tahiti in 1767, by the crew members of the Dolphin. Later, Lieutenant James King wrote about the art when completing the journals of Captain James Cook upon Cook's death in 1779. When Mark Twain visited Hawaii in 1866 he wrote,

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An Introduction To Eco-Travel

By Jesse Henson

As ecotourism is the fastest growing sub-market of the travel industry, more and more travelers are becoming eco-conscious. The socially responsible and economically aware practices are becoming more mainstream since their inception in the early 1980s. While the long-term goals of ecotourism are far from completion, in the short-term, there are a number of eco-friendly travel destinations already in place. For the eco-friendly tourist, here are some of the features and practices being educated in today's eco-destinations:

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Explore The Magnificence Of Melbourne During Your Holiday

By Michael Taylor

Melbourne, Australia is one of the finest cities to vacation in if you are interested in observing a blend of modern day buildings and antique architectural designs. A region that is a new city constructed around some older existing historical structures. You will find that while touring Melbourne you will experience many remarkable buildings both old and new. The following are merely a few of the wonderful historical structures that you can see while visiting Melbourne.

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One Of Most Recognized Structures In Australia

Sydney Opera House

By Kylee Smith

Generally when we look at Sydney, Australia, one thing comes into mind; a distinctive looking construction that lies on the harbor and identifies the landscape of this remarkable city, known as the Sydney Opera House. Even for those people who have never visited Sydney, this is a remarkable landmark and one that many can pick out with ease.

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Getting To The Sunshine Coast On Holiday

Buderim Falls - Sunshine Coast
Photo by Garry

By Zane Archer

The Sunshine Coast is the least commercial beachfront area making it the perfect stay for those shying away from the main tourist beaches located on the Gold Coast. If you have chosen the Sunshine Coast for your next holiday you will not be disappointed as the area is lovely, filled with things to do, and has a wide variety of accommodations to choose from.

When traveling to the Sunshine Coast you really have only two main choices. You can fly into the Brisbane Airport and then pick up a car hire in Brisbane and drive to the Sunshine Coast or you can pick up a connecting flight in Brisbane and fly into the Sunshine Coast airport. And while you may wish to fly directly into the Sunshine Coast for convenience sake the drive to the Sunshine Coast will allow you to see many sights around the area that you might otherwise miss if you just simply fly in.

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Fun In The Streets Of Brisbane, Australia

Full Moon Rises over Brisbane

By Kathy Smith

Brisbane, Australia is certainly one of the most amazing cities across the world and if you are scheduling a visit you can expect to find that there is more to see and do in this region of the world alone then you can ever accomplish in a week long vacation. Along with all the art galleries, one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, the area parks, casino and the zoos there are also a full range of happenings that run seasonally in this area and most of them are worth looking at.

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On the Road: How to eat and drink cheaply in Australia

Australian Kangaroo

by Jake

One problem that many people face when traveling is the cost of food while constantly on the go. Eating out everywhere or going to fast food constantly has the possibility of adding up incredibly quickly. However, if you think ahead of time and plan accordingly with the proper facilities you can eat while traveling and not incur a huge bill at the same time. You can probably eat for the same amount of money or even less than you do while at home.

Options for Eating
One way that many people choose to eat while traveling is fast food. It is very convenient because it is quick and cheap initially but you will see the funds add up tremendously especially if there are many people trying to eat on the bill. The food cannot usually be stored for very long either because it won't taste nearly as good the second time around. You may also get stuck eating the same foods constantly which will get boring quite quickly.

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Competitions Add To The Reward Of Voluntary Surf Life Saving.

By Byron Jonas

Australia was the country where Voluntary Surf Life Saving was born in the year 1906. Subsequently, it has spread to other parts of the world such as Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and America.

Today, surf lifesaving comprises not only life guarding activities, but it has also become a competitive sport. Lifesavers provide lifeguard services to the beach goers on weekends and school holidays as well as public holidays, on beaches throughout the world. They patrol areas on the beach and offer backup.

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