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8 Can’t-Miss Places to Eat in Melbourne, Australia
Food is one of the best parts of travel. Ok let’s be real, food is one of the best parts of life. As soon as I booked my plane tickets, I started researching Australian food. But I quickly learned that Australia doesn’t have an iconic cuisine. When I thought about it, I really only associated Vegemite with Australian food (and I only ended up seeing that on one menu in Australia- probably to cater to us uninformed tourists). Although Australia doesn’t have a defined cuisine like Italy or Mexico, there are still plenty of delicious eateries to check out. I learned that Australia offers an eclectic cuisine, made up of British and Asian influences. Plus, Australia…
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8 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cairns
Cairns is considered the “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from this city. After all, I only included Cairns on my 2-week Australian trip so I could snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. I figured most tourists use Cairns as a home base for other adventurous day trips So, I anticipated a Gatlinburg or Niagara Falls situation- a slightly run-down city filled with overpriced go-karts, amusement rides, and carnival food. But I was pleasantly surprised by Cairns. Sure, there were some overpriced souvenir shops. And many tourists do use Cairns as a home base before visiting the Great Barrier Reef or the Daintree Rainforest.…
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5 Beautiful Places in Victoria, Australia to Give You Serious Wanderlust
Ready for some Australian-inspired wanderlust? I just got back from my first Australia trip. And I knew Australia would be gorgeous. I really thought I was prepared for it. But I guess I mostly had the image of Sydney Harbor and the Opera House in my mind. So once I ventured south and reached Victoria, I was really blown away. If you are thinking about taking a trip down under, check out these 5 beautiful places in Victoria for some inspiration. You just might decide it’s time to set a Google Flights tracker or sign up for Scott’s Cheap Flights… The Twelve Apostles Did you know Australia has a coastal road similar to California’s Pacific Coast…
