I previously posted facts everyone needs to know before visiting Australia but after reading the article posted on Blackboard I learned serval new facts that are helpful to know. First, know the language of Australia. Australians speak English but they have their own slang words that Americans aren't familiar with. In Australia tomato sauce means ketchup, do you want to join us … [Read more...] about 19 Things to Know Before Visiting Australia
I have continued researching all the tourist sights we will be visiting while in Australia. On Monday, December 30th we will be visiting the Blue Mountains and taking a tour to visit stunning views of the valley. It looks like we will take a cable car or railway to the lookout points and the The Three Sisters. I love hiking so I'm really excited to visit the Blue Mountains … [Read more...] about Blue Mountain and Featherdale
I'm getting so excited to go to Australia that I have begun looking up all the places we will be visiting while there. Our first day in Australia we will arrive around noon and catch a shuttle to Sydney's Central Business District CBD until we are able to check into the hotel. The CBD has tons of restaurants, shops, tourist sights, and even a China town. We will be at the CBD … [Read more...] about Arriving to Sydney
Traveling is all about experiencing the culture and one of the best ways to do so is by trying the local food. Australia is mostly a Western culture and is someone influenced by the British so their food is similar to the US. Although Australia is similar to the US, they have several food items that are unique to their culture. I have previously talked about my excitement to … [Read more...] about Australian Food
I'm getting so excited to go to Fiji because this will be my first time going to a tropical island. I don't want to waste any time there so I have begun researching the Novotel Hotel in Nadi and things to do in Fiji. I'm sure upon arrival in Fiji I will want to relax by the pool or even in the day spa but there is also a lot of activities I want to participate in. The Novotel … [Read more...] about Fiji