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poisonous snake in Australia

Guest Post from Lisa Stacey. From the red-backed spider to the red-bellied black snake, Australia is renowned for its creepy crawlies and its exotic species that could most definitely end your life if you stepped…

Travel Contests

I like Tom Tom, and apparently, so do others as I found out back in Philly last week when somebody broke into my friend’s car and took hers (I guess it’s the season of “giving? anyways…

Downtown Hobart, Tasmania

  A guest post from Ward Remoken. The land of Tasmania is one of legend, mystery and pristine natural beauty. Located in the center is Hobart, the island state’s capital city. The city earned its…

The Queen of England in a yellow dress

As much as I consider myself not English, my language, love of pints and imperfect teeth are the result of the British laying claim to much of the modern world (at some point at least).…

While flying’s lost its glamour, and driving never had it anyway, the good old-fashioned train trip still carries a thrill of romance and possibility. Below, are the 5 most spectacular rail rides you can take around…