Archive for September, 2008
Review of Jetstar Airways
Jetsar is the budget airline of Qantas but it is independently operated from the parent company. Jetstar started operating in Australia in May 2004 due to increased competition from budget airline VirginBlue. The no frills approach to domestic travel was popular so Qantas birthed Jetstar Airlines to take a share of the budget flight market. The competition between budget [...]
Aussie Phrases
Aussie phrases are used to indirectly describe something or someone. Here is a short list of some of the more common phrases which you may hear and what they mean.
He is a sandwich short of a picnic – Stupid
He has a few roos loose in the top paddock – Stupid, slow witted
A stubbie short of [...]
Ozzie Slang
Slang words, are words, which are used to resemble English words, but have evolved into a kind of second language that Australian’s use every day. The list here is not exhaustive, however it will give you an idea of what to expect. A good rule of thumb is don’t try to use to many slang [...]
Drinking Ettiquette in Australia
Drinking for the Uninitiated
THE SHOUT- The “Shout” is as Australian as fair dinkum and meat pies. To shout means to buy something for someone. It is most notably used in the context of drinking at the pub and requires a group of 2 or more people. The best number to have in a shout is [...]
101 Things to do in Australia
This is a list of the top 101 things to do in Australia. It is open to discussion and it is possible that some things have been left out but it is a good jumping off point. In travel it is the unexpected detours that sometimes provide us with the best travel experiences.
This list is [...]
Eating vegemite in Australia
Speak to any Aussie and they will tell you that they were bought up on vegemite. It is a staple of every true blue Aussie’s diet. Vegemite on toast, vegemite sandwiches even vegemite broth for those who don’t feel so well.
If you don’t try vegemite while you are down under you never will. If [...]
Surfing in Australia
Surfing Australia
Australia has a strong beach culture and as such surfing is a popular pass time. There is surfing in the East, South and West of the Country. The most consistent waves come during winter (May to August) however during the summer cyclone season the tropics also receive some epic swells.
