Whale sightings in Sydney, 2011 midseason update

Whale sightings in Sydney, 2011 midseason update

Most of humpback whales already migrated North for breeding and now will be a little bit quit period till spring (in Southern hemisphere). According to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service whale numbers are up about 10% and almost 1000 whales were seen passing Sydney. It is highest whale count since Australia banned commercial...

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Lake O’Hara. Most beautiful day hike in Canada

Yoho NP.O'Hara and Mary Lakes

Thought I was hiking a lot in Canada I didn’t hike each trail in this huge country, so it can be subjective opinion, but for me hiking in Yoho national park in British Columbia was most impressive. Next time I would love to go there with tent as there so much more to see...

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What’s on in Sydney in July, 2011

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It is middle of winter in Sydney, but it so much things to do. For full list of events check this site and here is my picks: On 2-24 July at State Library will be presented World Press Photo 2011 exhibition. Between 3 and10 July NAIDOC week in Sydney. NAIDOC is a celebration of...

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Places for panoramic view of Rome. Pincian Hill

Rome-Piazza-del-Popolo

Cities aren’t my favorite destinations during my travel, but if I am visiting some city I always looking for a place to see that city from above. On my recent trip to Rome I found couple places for perfect panoramic views of Rome. Today is post about Pincian Hill which is located in Actually...

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Beware trams on the streets

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Latest fatal accident in Melbourne is another reminder to be more careful on the street. Especially I am talking about tourists as most of them are not used to trams and for some reason they are not obey signs. I personally saw accident in Sydney when somebody just stepped in front of tram as...

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