Whale watching Sydney: 2009 season whale sightings update

November 24, 2009
Whale watching Sydney: 2009 season whale sightings update

This year whale watching season in Sydney is almost over.  Some people are still lucky to see breaching humpback whales or even very rare Bryde’s whales, but in general sighting numbers are going down, bellow is updated chart I posted earlier in the middle of whale watching in Sydney season. So if you want to...
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Internet in Singapore. It is free, but..

November 17, 2009
Internet in Singapore. It is free, but..

..you need to register before you can use Wireless@SG. Of course you’ll find more free wireless networks in Singapore, but Wireless@SG is covering most of the city. Problem is that you can’t do it in Singapore online if you don’t have working mobile phone with local number.  So before you will head to Singapore,...
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How to save on buying travel guides in Australia and New Zealand

November 8, 2009
How to save on buying travel guides in Australia and New Zealand

You probably already bought all travel guides you need if you going to Australia, New Zealand or other pacific Islands. But what if you need to buy additional guides during your trip? For some reasons most books in Australia or New Zealand are twice expensive then in US. For example Lonely Planet Australia (2009)...
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Backpacking? But do you really need a backpack?

October 26, 2009
Backpacking? But do you really need a backpack?

I am in no doubt that in most cases you don’t need backpack then you are “backpacking”. What is definition of backpacking according wikipedia – “use of public transport as a means of travel, preference of youth hostels to traditional hotels, length of the trip vs. conventional vacations, use of a backpack, an interest...
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What to do when it is raining in Australia?

October 15, 2009
What to do when it is raining in Australia?

There are not much fun when it is raining during your holidays. In Australia it rains too and sometimes it can last all week almost non stop. In north of Australia rain probably won’t be so annoying. At least it is warm there year around. But depending on the season in Victoria or New South...
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