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Open Question: I'm thinking of going travelling for a year in November?

but not sure where would be best to go australia or america.....any advise

March 9, 2010 at 8:29 am | read more

Open Question: How long do you have to study in university to be a hematologist? Australia and France?

My nephew wants to be a hematologist when he is older. He is fifteen this year and he is quite a smart kid. He likes to travel as well and wants to apply to go to university overseas in France. He is fluent in French. I have friends who are GPs but they don't really know much about hematology. How many years would you have to study in university to be a hematologist in Australia and France? And what subjects should my nephew be taking so he is on the right track? Thanks :)

March 9, 2010 at 5:43 am | read more

Open Question: Is it possible to open an American bank account from here in Australia?

I'm planning to travel to the US for a holiday towards end of the year. It would be handy to be able to open an American bank account now, transfer Australian dollars while the exchange rate is favourable and then have that money sitting in an American account waiting for me when I receive there! Maybe even earning some interest... ? Is this possible or too good to be true?

March 9, 2010 at 1:42 pm | read more

Open Question: Has anyone ever heard of a company called InterExchange?

Has anyone ever heard of or worked with a company called InterExchange? They are based in New York, and speacialize in sending Americans overseas to Australia to work. I really want to do their work and travel Australia program, but want to make sure its legit first.

March 9, 2010 at 1:10 am | read more

Open Question: Travelling around australia - need your advice?

i am planning to travel around australia in august..i am going for for a year on a travelling working visa so i can work wile travelling. How realistic is it for me to be able to travel the whole of australia in a year? i will be backpacking around the country, i know Australia is vast and i will likely spend most my time in queensland, new south wales and victoria...but i also want to travel south aus, western aus and the northern territory.....this will be my first backpacking trip.

March 9, 2010 at 12:58 pm | read more

Open Question: What exactly is an Australian accredited course? Is this Tourism course the right one for me?

I am looking to complete a Diploma of Tourism, and have found a course through http://www.acq.edu.au They state that after completion of the course I will receive: Diploma of Tourism (Travel Consulting and Airline Reservations) Certification in Computer Reservations Systems Statement of Attainment from the Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Travel Sales) SIT30207 for 13 units of competency It also says: This course is accredited by the ATTRP (Australian Tourism Training Review Panel) The course covers IATA Fares & Ticketing I & II The course meets the travel agency licence training requirements in every states and territories of Australia What I cant work out though, is will I be accredited for a Diploma in Tourism, or a Certificate 3 in Tourism? If this question doesn't make sense, my course is at http://www.acq.edu.au/Courses/ITC-travel-consulting-and-airlines-reservations-course-outline.html#soa I am just trying to work out if it is the best study option to tutor me about tourism, but also receive me accredited so that a travel agency/company will recognise my course as being proper training?

March 9, 2010 at 12:16 am | read more

Open Question: travelling around australia - need your advice?

March 9, 2010 at 11:49 am | read more

Open Question: share your experiences with me?

First off, I live in Australia and I am going to England for 5 months and traveling around Europe for a month. When I leave I will have been dating my boyfriend for over 3 years and will have been living with him for over a year, so when I am travelling we are staying together. I am worried though on what is going to happen to the relationship/how to keep the relationship going when I am away for so long. He is also considering coming over to travel around Europe with me and my pal. Please share your stories with me if you have been in a similar situation or advice

March 9, 2010 at 11:23 pm | read more

Open Question: How would I go about getting a Monster (Energy) Export?

I live in the United States (PA to be more exact) and I've been trying to collect one of every Monster Energy can ever made. I have most of them, even a somewhat rare Monster Dub edition I recently purchased. The Monster Export and Monster Ripper are only available in Europe/Africa/Australia/Asia. I cannot travel to these countries, so how can I receive one of these? I cannot find them online anywhere: not on store sites, not on auction sites like Ebay, and not on sites like Amazon. I really want one of each to finish my collection. If you live somewhere where these are sold and would be willing to buy one and send to me, I would be willing to pay (via paypal because that would be easiest) for the monster and for the shipping. If you have any other ideas of how I could receive one of thes, please let me know. Thanks

March 9, 2010 at 10:21 pm | read more

Open Question: I applied for an Australian tourist visa in Dubai can I get my passport stamped in another country?

I applied for a tourist visa to visit Australia but its taking a long time and I'm wasting my vacation waiting. Can I travel to Kualu Lumpur in the meantime and receive my passport stamped there (if its approved and every that?) Should there be any hassles or problems? I'm South African and a visa stamp is mandatory.

March 8, 2010 at 9:52 am | read more

Open Question: Has technically advanced more in our lifetime than in any other time in the history of mankind?

When I was a young boy there were no television sets, computers, microwaves, cell phones,frozen foods,air travel was only for the wealthy and a trip to Australia took days, cars were basic, no GPS systems,satellites were not even a word,splitting the atom, who ever heard of atoms,heart transplants, micro surgery, the list is endless but are we really every better off today.? In the good old days we made our possess entertainment, we every knew our neighbours, crime was almost non existent and we every lived a healthier life style. Am I right or are we every better off than we were 60 years ago.?? I should have said "technology"

March 8, 2010 at 7:40 pm | read more

Resolved Question: Does anyone knows about the public transportation in perth,australia?

I am planning to spend 1 month there and I am on budget travel...any suggestions for places to go and the most important thing is the transportations such as buses or train or etc...please give me the info.Thanks

March 8, 2010 at 6:03 am | read more

Resolved Question: Need help planning a trip to Japan?

Hi, my pal and I are planning a trip to Japan next year. We live in Australia and are thinking of going during march/april for cherry blossom season and staying for about 3 weeks to a month. Basically we don't really know much. We will visit a travel agent but it would be good to go with some ideas already in mind.Just want to know what places we should travel to and what we should look while we are there, some good (cheap) places of accommodation, how much it will cost, what the weather will be like, what to pack etc etc... just the stuff you'd usually want to know when travelling overseas. Any suggestions would be great, thanks :)

March 8, 2010 at 2:58 am | read more

Open Question: What is the best method to post/ship a combustible fluid from the USA to Australia?

I want to send some bottles of Marvel Mystery Oil to Australia. USPS cannot do it and I think UPS can but to send an 11lb box will cost US$205 (I say 'I think UPS can' as I ceased checking once I got the $205 quote). Does anyone know a cheap and legal way of sending the parcel? Can I take it with me in my suitcase when traveling to Australia if I declare it, or will I be arrested/stopped at the airport? Please help.

March 8, 2010 at 11:23 am | read more

Open Question: Blog Names? Ideas? Please Help...?

I am an avid blogger, and want to start a new blog, because I have been using my old one since 2006. About me: Guy I like: Sports Colleges Canada Italy Australia UK USA France Food Movies Reading/Books Restaurants Traveling I will use this to (nice of) write about my daily life and musings, or whatever else I please. I tried doing something like "The Fresh Page" and "The Clean Page" but they were taken. However, I don't want anything like "The Vacuumed Page." I really need some ideas.. please. Anyone? Thank you every.

March 8, 2010 at 11:00 pm | read more

Open Question: I need help to decide which pre-paid internet server to take in Australia!?

I just arrived in Australia and need a pre-paid internet stick. For now I will travel along the West cost and need a good stick that will cover most areas. Which usb internet stick do you suggest....and I want of course the best but the cheapest! Should I take vodaphone, Optus, Gotalk, 3, telestra, etc etc Please let me know. Thank you

March 7, 2010 at 6:13 pm | read more

Open Question: i didnt make it overseas and now im regretting it?!??!??!?!?

recnelty i tried to work oversease in australia. everything seemed to be going wrong, ended up getting bad roomates and got sick, everything else like that. so i basically got fed up after 6 weeks and decided to go home, every my money was gone couldnt find a job and i hated it there, had no real friends just traveling friends. the day after i receive home i find a job there. am i totaly failure for deciding to arrive back??? should i feel bad about it?? cuz i really do.

March 7, 2010 at 5:21 pm | read more

Open Question: I never made it overseas and now I am regretting it?!!?!?

March 7, 2010 at 4:37 pm | read more

Open Question: Should I avoid travel to Australia with the increase in racist attacks and violent crime?

I'm a Canadian living in Los Angeles and I was thinking of spending a month traveling around Australia but I worry about every the stories I hear regarding violence and race riots. My American pal and I were watching the Australian Open and we looked at each other when they had to toss out "tennis hooligans" from the match. Contrary to the stereotypes, the States really are not full of violent red necks. I think that's a socialist propaganda campaign.

March 7, 2010 at 4:27 pm | read more

Resolved Question: Travelling to the USA...?

I am travelling to San Diego, California from Cairns in Queensland, Australia. Which route would be best? 1) Cairns -> Sydney -> LAX -> receive to San Deigo by car (pal is picking me up). 2) Cairns -> Brisbane -> LAX -> San Diego 3) Cairns -> Brisbane -> Auckland (where I would stay overnight, with my uncle) -> LAX -> San Diego I am 17 and travelling alone. What would be the best route? and the best airline?

March 7, 2010 at 3:18 am | read more

Open Question: student holiday 2 weeks.?

im a first year uni student, and because of the nature of my course i won't really receive a good chance to go on holiday for quite a while. my best options are this summer or next summer, then after that i'll struggle to find the time. my pal and i are thinking of taking a holiday somewhere this summer, for 2 weeks (he cant receive any more time off work). where do you think would be a good place to go if we wanted to just chill out and relax on a beach and meet new people our age (19)? not really thinking an ibiza/party holiday here...i do enough drinking through the night at uni, we just want to chill out. we considered australia, but for 2 weeks it's quite far to go for the money, especially as we'd lose almost 4 days to traveling. so, any suggestions? Thanks! we'd considered canada (toronto perhaps) or cape town. would they be any good for what we want?

March 7, 2010 at 12:54 pm | read more

Open Question: Unaccompanied Minors Traveling Internationally?

Im 15 years old and I want to fly to Australia to go and visit my brother. I would leave in June and arrive back to the US in July. My brother is paying for my plane ticket and my Australian ETA. The only problem is that my parents arent going to sign papers to let me leave the country. They hate my brother because he left home and moved to Australia with his current wife before he graduated High School, so they dont let me look him. I really need to find a way to go and visit him. Please help, Is there any way I can fly alone without parents consent internationally? Thank you! My dad might sign the papers, but I know my mom would arrive un-glued if she found out. Where do I receive the papers to have them sign?

March 7, 2010 at 11:38 pm | read more

Open Question: How much are average rates for traveling from America to Australia?

I need to know how much air fares will cost from Lexington or Louisville, Ky to Lismore, Australia or an airport close Lismore.

March 7, 2010 at 11:15 pm | read more

Resolved Question: Do you see any problem with a big red kangeroo slugging it out wih a clown in a boxing ring in Texas?

It has been reported on TV and in the news paper here in Australia, that there is a traveling show in the US which highlights a big boxing kangeroo slugging it out with a clown..is that entertainment, silly or wrong?

March 5, 2010 at 9:40 pm | read more

Voting Question: Travelling with a cast worth it or not? Thailand Australia?

Im going travelling to thailand, singapore,malaysia australia for 3 months singapore - thailand 3weeks - Australia 3weeks - Thailand 3 weeks I have broke my hand and am thinking of delaying the trip which is in 2 weeks. I want to go now but think i will miss out so am split between leaving now or delaying the traveling for a month? anyone travelled with a cast did it ruin you trip and make you miss out?

March 5, 2010 at 9:13 am | read more

Resolved Question: Is it safe for a 21-24 year old female to travel alone in a foreign country?

I want to travel the world, but since I'm 16...i can't now. but once i'm in universityor out of university i woud be old enough. \i want to travel to New Zealand and Iceland and Africa and Australia and also go on volunteer trips every over the world. But some places, i would just like to go for fun. I would most likely be traveling alone and anywhere from 21-24 years old. I would obviously learn about the culture and languages first but...would it be a bad idea to travel alone?

March 5, 2010 at 8:28 pm | read more

Voting Question: Up The Irons! Tour Info?

Hey i am just wondering wether Iron Maiden will be doing a tour in australia....or will i have to travel to New Zealand to look them? Up The Irons!!!

March 5, 2010 at 6:47 pm | read more

Resolved Question: Why is there no ferry from Bali to Darwin ?

Everyone knows that flying damages the environment. Everyone knows Australia is wishing to rerduce the co2 produced and therefore why not do something positive. A daily passenger ferry boat from Bali to Brisbane would keep a lot of air travel and make visiting OZ much easier so it would be good for tourism. So why no ferry boat from Bali to Darwin, it is such a tiny distance to Kupang and already there are ferry boats to the whole of Indonesia. If anyone knows of a boat, please let me know, because I would like to return to OZ. Travelling from UK but I no longer fly, because it is very damaging to the environment. Thanks !

March 5, 2010 at 11:17 am | read more

Voting Question: question about medication and pet rules for overseas travel?

In regards to the following countries Grmany, Australia and the UK I have looked and looked and receive VERY diff answers with each site, I am on 24 medications a day for various conditions such as transplant recipient, heart, pancreatitis, pain control etc I am wanting to know where I can find a complete list of medications that are or are not allowed when traveling or considering moving from the US to one of the following countries and if some of my mediction isnt allowed what do I do... some is morphine, dilaudid, xanax, neurontin, albuterol/atrovent nebulizers to name a few , I heard some pain control are not allowed they are marked clearly with pharmacy and dr info and in original packaging... I had family roots in germany and aus {now deceased} and friens thinking of visiting in UK...am looking to visit the other countries for genealogy etc... How do I bring my 5 lb Chihuahua with me to the countries listed over also? do they have quarantine rules? I know here in the states they have rabies free states that have the pets quarantined for 3O days but I will only be in each country about 2 to 3 wks, I do know about acclimation statement and shots from vet but am lost on what else... thank you every in advance

March 5, 2010 at 11:15 pm | read more

Resolved Question: American or British school of English language?

Hi, I am Brazilian and I learned English by myself. This year I decided to receive a test at The British school. You need to study there 7 years. I would study one year and receive graduate. However I talk American English. People told I would change my accent naturally hearing them. But I don't know if want to change. Can I understand everybody well if I decide to travel to US or Canada or Australia someday? Should I try to keep my American English? Which one can Canadians and Australians understand better? After I receive graduate I would like to study English in USA or Canada as exchange student. Will you understand me well speaking British English? Will it be chilly or silly?

March 4, 2010 at 9:56 pm | read more

Voting Question: Can the UK Virgin Festival Tickets be mailed to Australia?

I intend on travelling to the UK in a couple of months but want to buy the tickets now. Can the tickets be sent to me in Australia? Any idea of postage costs? Any help is greatly appreciated. :)

March 4, 2010 at 9:38 pm | read more

Voting Question: Where's a good holiday destination in NSW Australia?

I would like to take my 6 year old a his first ever holiday. I'm a pensioner and can't afford accommodation other than a tent site in a caravan park or similar. Also I would have to receive the train there with Countrylink. So it would have to be on the train line with not alot of travel on public transport. As I don't travel I don't know of any places that would be suitable. I plan on going in April if I can find somewhere to go. We live in Sydney so somewhere well out of Sydney would be good.

March 4, 2010 at 7:26 pm | read more

Voting Question: If you live in Australia, what is the Top Travel Website there? As in #1? Expedia, Travelocity, etc?

If you live in Australia, what is the Top Travel Website there? As in #1? Expedia, Travelocity, etc? Who is it?

March 4, 2010 at 7:04 pm | read more

Resolved Question: What are the steps needed to get a Visa to live in Australia?

What is needed(documents/information wise)? What do they do? What do they check? Back round check? How long does it take? I heard they do interviews, whats that every about? Is like sending in for a passport? I am interested in getting a "Partner Visa", I already qualify apparently. That's every I have so far, so please any insight on would be helpful. Anyone whom has traveled out of the US with some tips maybe, could be helpful has well~ Thanks!

March 4, 2010 at 3:00 pm | read more

Voting Question: Apart from fruit picking, what other other travelling jobs are there in Australia?!?

What other options are out there for paid travelling work in Australia?

March 4, 2010 at 12:01 am | read more

Voting Question: Advice on traveling ?

My friends and I want to go traveling next september, we want to go to Uk to Thailand, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Kenya, Hawaii, LA, Miami, Newyork. Has anyone got any ideas how wee would plan it out ? wee want to go for 3 month spending 2 weeks each in australia and Newzealand and end up in New york for Christmas.

March 4, 2010 at 11:55 am | read more

Resolved Question: Hi, I need help finding a movie title.?

I don't remember much but I wish you can help me. It's a movie taking place in a remote island, the main character is dark headed and has short hair, she's diagnosed with a terminal disease and wants nothing but a dream wedding, her fiance tries very difficult to make the most out of it, every the guests travel there and help with the preparations. It's a foreign movie, maybe from Australia. The landscapes are magnificent and the home where they stay is gorgeous with a tree in the middle of the home and moving walls to look the ocean view.

March 4, 2010 at 11:54 pm | read more

Voting Question: Is it possible to travel from Europe to Australia on a cruise ship?

It would be a chilly, leisurely, luxurious alternative to flying!

March 4, 2010 at 10:45 am | read more

Voting Question: Travel insurance for South Africa?

Hi - looking for a good deal on travel insurance for South Africa - leaving from Australia and spending about 3 weeks in South Africa - There are two us and our ages are 25 and 26 - We just want a good deal but one that will cover essentials as we know South Africa is a dangerous country in parts. Any ideas?? Thanks,

March 3, 2010 at 8:43 pm | read more

Open Question: where can i sell secondhand books?

I want the name of the store. I have no intention in selling the book online. I live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but I frequently travel to Melbourne, Australia. Do you know any shops where I can sell my books?

March 3, 2010 at 6:15 am | read more

Resolved Question: need to know about australia bridging visa C conditions?

currently i am holding Bridging visa C , is that possible to travel overseas and return back, or it is possible to change to bridging visa B for travelling purpose.

March 3, 2010 at 5:38 am | read more

Resolved Question: Doctors Letter for Holiday?

Hi every :) So i'm doing off to Bali in May and then doing a Contiki trip in June around Europe. Starting in London, and heading through Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Australia, Italy, Vatican City, Switzerland and France. It's been suggested by a couple of people that I receive a letter from my doctor as I am on the pill just for customs and that sort of thing. Just wondering if anyone has/has not done this and whether there were any problems when you travelled?

March 3, 2010 at 5:19 am | read more

Voting Question: A question for Americans regarding tipping?

After reading a couple of questions in this section on the subject of tipping, I have noticed something that I need to ask about: A lot of people are saying that if wait staff started getting paid properly and tipping was scrapped, then the cost of food would increase dramatically to accomodate it. Here where I live in England (an the relax of the UK that I have visited) and places I have been travelling to such as Australia, New Zealand, every over Europe etc, in like for like restaurants for the same dishes, prices are the same or LESS than they are in the USA - and NO TIPPING is required - so it is utter rubbish that the cost of food would have to go up. My question is, why do people constantly say this when it is clearly not true. Anyone in the USA who has travelled outside their possess country and eaten in a restaurant abroad should know this, so why does this misconception (clearly made up by restaurants to attempt to avoid increasing their employee's wages) still exist? Good point Patrick Sorry meant to post: Good points Patrick and Joshua M - You make fair points here. I don't mean this question to be an attack on how things are in the USA, I just want to understand how this is justified. PS: 20 dollars is almost £14 for a burger! Where was that? I'd expect it to be made of gold for that price :)

March 3, 2010 at 3:44 pm | read more

Voting Question: Looking for travel agents for business purpose?

from anywhere in US /UK/Australia/Southafrica

March 3, 2010 at 11:46 am | read more

Open Question: Holiday in Australia?

Hi,im a student from Singapore. Ive been thinking of going to Australia (Melbourne&Adelaide) on either June/July. Ive got a few qns to ask bcos im still in doubt hehe. 1. I know its winter during June/July,will it be good if i travel within this period? 2. Is it enough to travel to Melbourne and then Adelaide in 1 week? Bcos im abit tight in my budget. 3. How much do you think i'll have to spend per day? Apprx. including food and shopping. 4. I was wondering if i could take a train from Melbourne to Adelaide,can I? How much will it cost me? (And if thr's a website,can you share with me the link. Thks!) Yup,i guess thats every. Im really really tight on my budget since im a student and IF POSSIBLE i'd like to spend on less than SGD$2k on overall. Hehe. I would gladly appreciate it if any of you is able to share with me some answers,thank you! =D Im definitely not going alone. Maybe with a cousin or my aunty&uncle ;)

March 10, 2010 at 9:42 am | read more

Open Question: OPINIONS PLEASE!!! 10 POINTS FOR BETS AND FASTEST ANSWER?

Hi, im 17 (male) and 18 inJanuary., ive left school and im now working as much as i can in a supermarket making a little bit of money but still spending much, my mum and dad suggested i keep and travel next year, but i need a fair bit of bob, so over the past few years ive invested quite a few thousand dollars into my pc gaming machine, im contemplating on selling it to pay for some of my trip, i was thinking of going around the world as i live in Australia, Melbourne but then i figured just start off travelling Australia, Then later on travel to other countries. What would you do? i adore my pc but i feel maybe its time to move on, hopefully meet a good girl next year. Ive got a laptop anyway? Should i sell it, i really would adore to travel. I plan on travelling and backpacking by myself aswell due to my feelings that mates would drag me down.

March 10, 2010 at 5:03 am | read more

Open Question: Need some exchange help... Living in Oz - want to go to Canada/US...?

I plan to leave after Christmas 2010 so I can spend New Years in New York or Las Vegas (which one?)... start uni Semester 1 (which is their Winter) - then travel around the US in (summer, YAY) May, Jun & Jul - and be back end of July to start Uni in Australia again beginning of August... So - I'm unsure of where to go - These are my choices: Firstly - I can go to Canada and stay with family. That would keep me accomodation for the months I'm studying so I can spend more travelling later. Maybe a few restrictions on what I can do. Either way, I'll still be travelling around with friends 3 months after my semester... Secondly - I can pick between the following and live on campus, or wish a pal comes with... These are the Unis that have caught my attention that i can go to: University of North Carolina (Wilmington) - close to the beach! Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff) - Close to LA, Las Vegas, Mexico Tulane University (Louisiana) - Not sure why this grabbed my attention? State University of New Paltz (New York) - Close to NYC!! - 2 hours away. Ohio State University (Columbus) - Seems like there will be a lot of people there... Any help will be appreciated on the Uni's or areas - what you reccomend. I don't know at every!! My plan was to go with a pal, but I don't think that is working out accordingly, so they plan to meet me after my semester and travel for a couple months with me before I arrive back.. I just want to make the most of the time that I will be there... and I don't know where to stay to make this happen. Thanks!

March 10, 2010 at 3:47 am | read more

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