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Hey travellers today i would like to point out some great tips and tricks for travellers including books and websites that you should get a hold of and take while you travel.
firstly i would like to recommended the Lonely planet books as they are great way to get ideas of where to travel to and things to do. a great example of this is the "A Year Of Adventures" series which shows readers once in a lifetime trips throughout the year that with new and exiting adventures every time you turn the page.

Another great series by lonely planet are the countries or continent ones as they give an in depth look into all major cities as well as allow travellers to get themselves out of trouble when they inevitably fall in it. this seriies is a must as it helps with language barriers, cuisine, activities, where the nearest consulate is for your country, as well background information on the country itself and any must see places to visit.

hope these books help you to plan and get through trips as unscathed as i have!

So why travel..??

I believe getting out of your comfort zone and into the world is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. The point of traveling on a shoestring is that life can be so exciting when you never know who'll you meet, what you'll see and where you'll be tomorrow.. next week... next year.

As soon as I started living and traveling with people from all around the world, I found myself challenging assumptions I never knew I had. Travelling on a budget makes you grow into a bigger person. You can learn so many things about the world just by putting yourself in it.

Friends are made for intense short periods and then move on. After a year of travelling like this I became sad about losing so many friends. I found out that even though they are gone, friends can just pop back into your life unexpectedly. I find that people I traveled with are now dropping into my place when they come to my country. And I believe that I will be as welcome in many houses overseas in the years to come.

The excitement of planning the next move, getting the next pay and meeting new people, makes me feel alive. Every day can change. The spontaneity of this life makes for a world with less rules and more freedom. No more, "I can't go away, I can't get someone to look after the dog". It's just a world of "Yep, I'll go!". Complete freedom....

Experiencing other cultures and the way other people live makes travellers more tolerant of others and less tolerant around ignorance.






Independence is another selling point of being a shoestring traveller. You learn some basic life skills. How to cook, get a job, buy a car if your lucky, get from one destination to the next...

Travelling, living and learning is all wrapped up into one package. It's a lifestyle and once you get your hands onto it then it will be hard to stop.

LAND OF MYSTERIES...

The most mysterious land in this whole world is where civilisation first begand and that is EGYPT. A land with deep history and culture. Its a place where I have always desired to go in my life and my fiance feels the same way. Infact theres no place in this whole world which involves so much history, culture and mystery then  Egypts. Though flights are not so cheap because it is so far away epecially from Australia, but if you are closer around the middle east or africa then it is often quite cheap. My only concern visting a nation like Egypt is the political riots that ofetn take place. Though the Egyption currency is the best but taking US Dollars is also helpful if you run out of cash. 

very cheap tickets can be found on http://www.lowfares.com/?t=gDEF20&lp=1&asid=112. This website is great because it allows you to compare the cheapest tickets online. Also your regular websites such as jetstar is available. 

Lavish hotels can be found in cheaper prices in Cairo. Cairo is the main city and from Cairo  you need to travel to Giza to see the pyramids. Its such an Adventure, but going with legit travel guides is essential. Because its an primarily islamic nation, tourists need to main certain ettiquets whilst your stay there. Such as no public kissing, holding hands and drinking in public. Such things are not culturally or religously acceptable in Egypt and this needs to be respected by tourists. 

Accomodation can be found in http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/booking/hotels-list.shtml

Many of the accomodation are quiote extravgant and so if you take US or AUS dollars you may really get the moneys worth. 

 

hey travellers a great place to stay for young travellers is Darwin with massive caravan parks and places to park up those kombi vans! food and alcohol is really cheap with the average price of a pint at $4 aussie this is a place for great nights and parties. whats so great about Darwin is the people everyone is relaxed accompanied by the 35-40 degree celsius weather all year round makes for a great place for people travelling around australia to stop improve their tan and enjoy some great trips Darwin has to offer. Some must see places to visit is the casino where theirs always a party and the main strip Irish pub is a great place to catch up and enjoy some live entertainment. As far as trips go their are numerous river trips for fishing or for sightseeing or rather croc watching. there is also fantastic offshore fishing adventures where you cook what you catch! their are great half day and full day trips that are affordable and alot of fun if you go with some mates as you can drink as much as you want. heres an example of a trip i went on whihc i highly recommend to anywone travelling through Darwin.

BREATHTAKING.......

This was one of the hidden treasures within New South Wales. If you live in Sydney or close to Sydney then you are very lucky. This place is one of the most beautiful places I have been. It was a surprise holiday for me by my fiance on my birthday last year. So from Sydney we drove 2 hours into the Blue Mountains to a siginificantly beautiful place called the WENTWORTH FALLS. If you are on a shoe string budget or want to get away to somewhere for the weekend this is the ultimate place for you. Everything seemed so picture perfect in WENTWORTH FALLS. Felt like I was living in a dream...

So from Sydney Central you may wish to drive or to catch a train directy to WENTWORTH FALLS. Its very close to KATOOMBA. 

If you want to stay somewhere memoriable then the grand view hotel is the best, it offers luxery at an affordable price. Also for eating out there are chinese, thai and italian available. If you wish to travel around and go places around the location then my personal suggestion is to get a car. I hope you will enjoy this one!!

DESSERT ROSE....

When most people think of Australia most people just think of nice sunny beaches and hotels. Most people often fail to realise that Australia has a very rich indegenious culture which most people are unware of. A culture which promotes spirutuality and art. The ULURU or more commonly known as the Ayers Rock. Cheap flights can be occasionally found on

 http://www.webjet.com.au/city-flights/search/?CityTo=Ayers%20Rock&gclid=CN-HrJvz6q8CFcNMpgod8B0T1A

One of the best accomodations at Uluru is LONGITUDE 131 located at Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock

with an online rating of 9.4/10.

Set in the secluded surroundings of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Longitude 131 offers luxury tents with panoramic views of Ayers Rock. It features an outdoor swimming pool with a terrace.

The accommodation at Longitude is air-conditioned and has a CD player, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Each of these 5-star tents is eco-friendly and offers guests stunning views over the park.

Guests can enjoy an à la carte cooked breakfast or a continental buffet. In the evenings, Longitude 131 serves a three-course meal in the dining room or in the privacy of the library.

Longitude 131 is situated just over 2 km from Yulara and provides a free return airport transfer service for all guests..

One of the best acitivites to do at the Ayers Rock is having an ariel view of the whole location on a helicopter. Which primary takes about 1 hour to complete. Othe activities such as bushwalking in the national parks and enjoying the view of the rock while sunset with a glass of wine is also one of the many enjoyed activies by the tourists. 

Guys this is probably one place you will not forget so easily. It is beautiful, spectacular yet so different from everything else.

hi travellers just thought i would mention a few great cheap ways of travelling around europe seeing as i have just booked a trip myself. the first way is on the Eurorail which has a great netweork as seen on the map of Europe where trains come frequently and are usually on time. another great reason to choose to travel on the Euro Rail is that it is much cheaper than flying and if your well prepared and plan ahead travellers can use the train trip as a place to sleep as they're really safe and saves a lot of time and money rather than buying a night in a hostel. although this a small diagram of the wider rail system these shows the main routes and speed at which the trains travel which shows that gettting from one place to another doesnt neccesarily have to take ages.

Another Cheap means of transport around Europe is call BusAbout which is a company that provides a hop on hope off basis to travellers where you cna by tickets for specific trips or buy an alloted time period ticket. similar to the EuroRail pass. hope this gives you travellers some further ideas on travel around Europe rather than expensive Contiki tours or planes. Bus About Website http://www.busabout.com/ 

Paradise on Earth

One of the most significant places I have always wanted to travel is TAHITI. In all pictures and articles in travel magazines and google images, it looked simply paradise on earth to me. The colours, the atmosphere and all the surrounding just looks to perfect. My partner and I even decided we will be going to Tahiti after our wedding for honeymoon. So I have been researching quite abit to travel and enjoy Tahiti in a limited budget. Basically make the most of what we have.

Flights to Tahiti can be found in small budget on www.webjet.com , it usually ranges from $1000 to $1500 return tickets. The most preferred one is Air Tahiti Nuir. Budget accomodation can be found in http://www.tahiti.pacific-resorts.com/budget.html.

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RELAXED AND SOOTHING

Is anyone interested in having a very relaxed soothing holiday and that too within Australia? The Hunter Valleys is one of the most romantic, scenic and relaxed places in Australia. The Hunter Valley gives tourists the opportunity to view beautiful scenic vineyards, taste freshly made cheese, ride horses up in the mountains and the most spectacular wines in the world.

The Hunter Valley offers a range of accommodation from very cheap to very expensive. Accommodations which are located on the hill top are generally more expensive. But for those who don't what to spend too much money but want to have a good time can go to the Hunter Valley Travellers Rest Motel is located in Cessnock within easy reach of the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley and the Hunter Valley Gardens. The motel is rated 3 stars but it offers comfortable stay and easy access to most toursit attractions.

MOTEL FEAUTURES:

- Airconditioning Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Alarm Clock TV Ceiling Fans Bath (Shower/toilet only) International Direct Dial Phone Desk Electric Blankets Radio / Alarm Clock located in Cessnock within easy reach of the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley and the Hunter Valley Gardens.

With in Hunter Valley the many tourist attractions are often far from each other, therefore traveling without a car will be extremely difficult. However Cessnock is the center the Hunter Valley and most places from Cessnock are only 20 Minutes (MAX) away from each other.

One of the most beautiful attraction of Hunter Valley is Cheese. Many places such as Hunter valley cheese co allows you to taste their freshly made cheeses and you can watch how the cheese are made as well.

A very affordable yet a promising place to visit is The Hunter Valley Gardens. The Gardens are quite big and it is a whole day trip. It shows many landscapes where its just beauttiful.

Hunter Valley is deffinitely somewhere very enjoyable to visit.