Australia

Traveling in Australia as a vegetarian can be a bit difficult, as some of the countries most popular foods include meat pies, beef and lamb. Barbequing is considered to be a national pastime. In larger towns and cities you’ll be able to find vegetarian options, and in popular tourist destinations such as Sydney, Melbourne and [...]

The Cheapest Ways to Get to Australia Australia is a must see stop on most people’s globetrotting itineraries – but getting there can be expensive and prohibitive for those on a lower budget. However, travellers attempting to tour the world on a shoestring should not despair as there are arrange of ways to travel to this [...]

Hostels and hotels can be quite expensive in Australia. A single bed can be anywhere from AUD$20-35 per night. If you’re going to be staying in a town or city for any length of time, it might be a good idea to inquire into hostel work; making beds or working as a receptionist can often [...]

Australia has a well connected and timely public transportation network with bus services, passenger trains and both urban and mainland-to-island ferry services. Using these services as a means of transportation is relatively expensive when you’re traveling in a country as safe as Australia, and hitchhiking seems to be the best – and free – option [...]

Travel Visas to Australia The following information on visas to Australia, who is eligible, and how to apply. Obtaining a Tourist Visa for Australia Short-term travel: If you are interested in simply visiting Australia for a short period of time – without legally working – you can apply for an electronic VISA, which will allow [...]