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Illyria_TSGK

Hello everyone!

I was wondering if some of you might be able to help me out a bit.

Have any of you ever been to Australia?

I'm currently planning a few months of Work and Travel, and I was wondering where to go: Sydney or Melbourne? I don't know if I'll be able to visit both cities. Darwin would be a good opportunity for jobs, but it's way too hot for me there Razz

If any of you have experiences with that sort of trip, or just been to those cities, I'd appreciate it if you could tell me a bit about it, any tips are welcome Very Happy

(though I think I might go to Melbourne, I thought I'd ask first, maybe there is someone who wants to convince me of going to Sidney instead Wink

the only reason I want to go to Melbourne is because Slipknot will be playing there in October Laughing

)

SkyKoopa_TSGK · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 23:24 Post subject:

Wish I could help, but I have never even been out of the country.

I found these votes from a popular magazine recently in july for tourism hotspots. I'd go to Sydney if I had the option. Try searching google for information on Sydney and research places where you could go. BY THE WAY, I'M JEALOUS.

TOP 10 CITIES OVERALL:
1 Bangkok, Thailand 87.61
2 Buenos Aires, Argentina 87.24
3 Cape Town, South Africa 86.59
4 Sydney, Australia 86.49
5 Florence, Italy 86.24
6 Cuzco, Peru 86.15
7 Rome, Italy 85.12
8 New York, US 85.03
9 Istanbul, Turkey 84.61
10 San Francisco, US 84.42

TOP 5 AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC:
1 Sydney 86.49
2 Melbourne 80.35
3 Queenstown. New Zealand 79.95
4 Perth 77.78
5 Hobart 77.38

TOP 10 ASIA:
1 Bangkok, Thailand 87.61
2 Kyoto, Japan 84.27
3 Chiang Mai, Thailand 84.14
4 Hong Kong 83.69
5 Udaipur, India 83.51
6 Shanghai, China 81.83
7 Siem Reap, Cambodia 81.15
8 Beijing, China 81.05
9 Hanoi, Vietnam 80.87
10 Jaipur, India 80.78

TOP 10 EUROPE:
1 Florence, Italy 86.24
2 Rome, Italy 85.12
3 Istanbul, Turkey 84.61
4 Paris, France 82.59
5 Krakow, Poland 82.14
6 Prague, Czech Republic 81.81
7 Venice, Italy 81.74
8 Barcelona, Spain 81.32
9 Vienna, Austria 80.99
10 Salzburg, Austria 80.63

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

If you go in Australia, I will be very jealous. Really. Very Happy

I've never been there, unfortunately, but I'd suggest you to go in Sydney. The place arround the opera must be so great. Surprised

If you go there you will be forced to bring pictures, lots of pictures!

Edit: Ah, I see that I wouldn't be the only one so jealous!

Diet H2O_TSGK · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 23:33 Post subject:

I've afew friends friends from australia and who have gone to live in Australia. I'm certain they would say Sidney.

They would also recommend you hit the road for a few weeks and take the coast road. Enjoy.

Ghost Dog_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 01:21 Post subject:

hmmmmmm

StonedCabbage · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 01:22 Post subject:

lucky yous I wanna go now, and they speak english, so no language barrier Very Happy

, though I dont think TSGK got an Austrialin server so your ping mite sucks a bit Razz

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 01:25 Post subject:

heheh thanks guys, so 3:0 for Sydney it is so far!

And of course I will take lots of pics and keep you updated Very Happy

Phat Bacon · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 06:19 Post subject:

a good chance to get away from dm for a while Smile

syndey sounds nice, i've hard good things.

two things though:

1) try not to get burnt, but it sounds like you will anyway Rolling Eyes

2) dont have soggy cornflakes o_O

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 13:38 Post subject:

Rublis · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 1075 Country:

lol u can go to Sydney. Slipknot will play there too! Very Happy

Machine Head will play with them!

Oct. 26 - Acer Arena - Sydney

Here is all Australia dates

Oct. 24 - Riverstage - Brisbane
Oct. 26 - Acer Arena - Sydney
Oct. 27 - Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne
Oct. 28 - Jubilee Pavilion - Adelaide Showground
Oct. 30 - Robinson Pavilion - Perth

Nutz · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 14:07 Post subject:

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 14:11 Post subject:

SYDNEY IT IS!

Thanks everyone Mr. Green

Osiris_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 14:14 Post subject:

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 14:17 Post subject:

Osiris_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 14:46 Post subject:

Also visit Tasmania if you have the opportunity easy to reach, and, an extremly wonderfull place is the Norfolk Island located at the north of New Zealand, but reaching the Norfolk Island is not easy and requires a bit of organisation which is the reason it is a Pacific ocean's jewel.
Enjoy your trip, Australia is a very relaxing place and very rich in biodiversity.

Nutz · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 15:26 Post subject:

Opti's Kid · Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 14 Country:

Melbourne <3

Lawitz · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 18:16 Post subject:

cow milk is bad for you anyway. I gave up drinking it a few months ago. I drink rice milk for the cornflakes instead which tastes better too. (naturally sweet). too bad its hard to avoid it as an ingredient for other things. I just can´t give up eating cheesecakes. Laughing

for the trip, I´d like to do that too but I dont think my parents would agree with me being away so long Razz

. but I want to go to the usa sometime for maybe 2 weeks. I´ll be going to england for a week soon with my english class though.

Zog Ecosse · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 19:05 Post subject:

Now, Zog has actually been there and Zogette has been there about 7 times.

So as you asked for advice with travel plans ~

Here is my two cents worth.

Book your flights as far in advance as possible. Substantaial savings up to 50% can be made by doing this. If it all goes pear shaped all you lose is your deposit. The full fare is not normally due until a month before departure.
Try to use an airline that is principally owned or partly owned by British Airways. Slightly more expensive but if you get stranded somewhere, you can get a seat on the likes of Quantas or Air New Zealand. Failing this chose a reputable airline. ( Zogette only uses B.A. now)

Take out travel insurance - if you are away for over 30 days the normal terms do not apply for the return flight months ahead.

Watch the exchange rates in the meantime. The Aussie buck is not the strongest of currency so, if you have savings speculate.

As for the country ~

remember you have to pay for health care. Take out insurance unless you are being sponsored or staying with family. If that is the case you can register for medicare ( I think that is what it is called ) and that is a whole load cheaper.

Sydney is a busy cosmopolitan metropolis. I has a lot going for it if you like the fast life. It has its down sides principally crime and more so getting out of the place. It takes about 4 hours to go from north to south.
However plenty going on all the time as would be in a big city. ( ps, the Shielas outnumber the Bruces so if you were a boloke you would have a whale of a time.)
Never got out of NSW when I was there so I can't comment on on Melbourne. Zogette (aka psycho bitch from hell ) says Tasmania is ace and has a temperate climate. Not to hot and never cold 10 - 30 centigrade.

Oh, sun block is expensive and you are going to need lots.

Zog

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 22:08 Post subject:

Thank you very very much Zog Very Happy

there is so much to plan and to take care of, but it doesn't stop my excitement Mr. Green

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 22:09 Post subject:

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 22:26 Post subject:

Xmeagol · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 22:39 Post subject:

SkyKoopa_TSGK · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 15:53 Post subject:

I forgot to mention...

Enjoy your time in Sydney and most of all, Be SaFe. Getting fragged in real life sux.

Laughing

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 19:44 Post subject:

Freelancer · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:55 Post subject:

Theres nothing too Hawt For Illy .... Embarassed

Illyria_TSGK · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 14:02 Post subject:

Thanks to all again.

I'm leaving Germany October 27, headed to Sydney with Quantas Airline, where I'll arrive October 29 (Stopover will be Singapore).

Zog, in terms of health care, I think you probably meant Caremed?

I don't have exact plans as to where I'm going to go, what I'm going to see, yet - I'll try to travel as far as I'll be able to. I'll stay in Australia for about half a year, then spend another 2 weeks in New Zealand, and two weeks in the US.

I can't name an exact date for my return, but it should be around end of may/beginning of june.

I'll stay active in the forum of course, and who knows, maybe from time to time I'll be able to join a game or two Wink

Depending on the computers and internet connections I'll be using, I might not be able to connect to Steam Community, so if people want to stay in contact with me, they'd have to add me in either MSN or ICQ. PM me if you want to, then I give my adress Razz

I'm starting to feel adventurous!! Laughing

and nervous

Hugs to all (and Huggies for Shimmy)

Illy

Freetux · Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 691 Country: Browser: Age: 37

w00t hope you have a good time Illy, add me to msn if you still wanna spam me while you are away Wink

Shimmy_TSGK · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 15:06 Post subject:

Huggies

man!

backs you (you know what) pies Razz