When I was going to New Zealand kiwi the only bird I was interested to see. But when I was planning my last trip around South Island I read about couple places where it is possible to see penguins. It is not Emperor penguins but much smaller – blue and yellow eyed penguins but...
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Where to see penguins in New Zealand
What is best time go to …
Probably most asked question when preparing for any trip – what is best time go to some place. There is only one answer – NOW. Ok, in some cases you may need to wait couple months the rainy/wet season to pass by, but don’t delay for too long if you want to go somewhere....
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How much cost taxi from airport to Kuala Lumpur city
Price of course depends to which part of city you are going, but it should cost about 100-130MYR. Just buy coupons in the official booth to avoid touts and disappointment.
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What’s on in Sydney in July
17th Biennale of Sydney is still running in different venues around the city through all July.
If somebody is missing snow and ice during winter in Sydney the Winter Festival is for whose persons. Festival will be in two places – Sydney (24th June – 4th July) and Bondi (16th – 25th July). If you’ll...
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How to visit skybridge at Petronas Twin Towers
For most people visit skybridge at Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is on the top of list of things to do in Malaysia. Thought the view of the city is not the best from the bridge, but possibility of walking almost 200m above the ground attracts a lot of people.
Tickets for bridge visit...
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Where to ski/snowboard in Australia
Snow probably not the first thing in mind of people who are going to Australia for holidays. But in case somebody is coming to Australia for longer period and is missing snow there couple places where it is possible enjoy snow activities even in Australia. Actually there are probably about 30 snowfields in NSW,...
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Kakadu NP re-introduced a park use fee
This year one of most popular national parks in Australia – Kakadu – re-introduced a park use fee and became most expensive Australian national park to visit. The fee is $25 per person and valid for two weeks. Although all Northern Territory residents and children under 16 are exempt.
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What’s on in Sydney in June
Main event for me this month is FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. From 11 June to 12 July you can visit Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest in Darling Harbour. The four screens – three on floating stages – will be set up at Cockle Bay and one in Tumbalong Park and all...
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Whale watching in Sydney. Season 2010 is open
Whales are here and whale watching season 2010 is open in Sydney. Check earlier post about where are good places for whale watching in Sydney and what is best time for whale watching there. Have a good spotting!
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Where to see platypus in the wild in Australia
If you are traveling on most popular tourist route in Australia from Sydney to Cairns then you have good possibility to spot platypus in Eungella National Park. Park is located about North West of Mackay. It is about 80km from highway No 1. So it is only short detour from main route. Best...
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