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Visit Australia!

I am a born and bred Sydney-sider and although I love to travel and see the world, Sydney will always be home.  We have great weather, beautiful beaches, restaurants that are on par with those in Europe, leading-edge art and culture, magnificent scenery and friendly locals.  

If you think of Crocodile Dundee when you think of Australia, think again.  We have world-renowned wineries just two hours from the Sydney CBD, the most beautiful natural harbour in the world and the famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras every March.  I have taken many, many foreign visitors to see the amazing New Year’s Eve fireworks off Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney has something for everyone’s taste.  Enjoy the eclectic, alternative ambience of Newtown and the weekly markets of Glebe.  Have a coffee at the Badde Manors Cafe  in Glebe and say hi to the folks at Goulds Books in Newtown - possibly the largest second hand book shop in the southern hemisphere.  See here for a great hotel in Sydney.

Although there is a Starbucks on every corner, take advantage of our wonder cafe culture and try a double long black, a machiato or a cappuccino, made especially for you by Sydney’s particular breed of handsome European Baristas.  And try not to drool.  Over the coffe OR the baristas!

Visit the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne, or if Armani and Prada are more your cup of tea (or double ristretto), the Melbourne CBD and the monied suburb of Toorak and  should do the trick.  See here for a great hotel in Melbourne.

Brisbane is home to a world class surfing culture, hot night spots, tropical beaches and a relaxed vacation lifestyle.  See here for a great hotel in Brisbane.