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The world’s weirdest airports
From the Elvis bar at Glasgow Prestwick to the road crossing the runway in Gibraltar, some airports are more than a little bizarre. Airports are rarely a thrilling experience, but some around the world
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Urban Aboriginal tours in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne
You don’t have to go to the Australian Outback to experience Aboriginal culture – indigenous tour operators are offering encounters in an urban setting. In Kings Park, it is story time. Greg Nannup is
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Wallaby at Taronga Zoo, Sydney
A wallaby at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, prepares to tuck into a light snack&#
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Riding a Harley Davidson down the NSW Coast
David Whitley changes his tune on bikers as he rides down from Sydney to Wollongong. Sometimes it’s good to be proved utterly wrong. For an entire lifetime up until this point, I had
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Sydney by Sail: Racing a yacht around Sydney Harbour
David Whitley joins a novice crew for a cheaty charge around the busy waters of Port Jackson. I’m pretty sure boats weren’t designed to be in this position. I am, frankly, getting something of
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Sydney, Australia, for second time visitors
Top tips for people returning to Sydney, Australia, including the Moonlight Cinema, the Inner West and the Northern Beaches. Sydney is one of those truly great cities that can be a holiday destination in
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The First Fleet: History’s bravest journey?
David Whitley raises a glass to the unwilling pioneers who first settled in Australia back in 1788. Captain Cook wasn’t, as many people believe, the first person to discover Australia. The Aboriginal people who’d
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David Whitley gets a different perspective on the city he called home for five years. I find myself in a place I’ve stood many times before. I’m outside the Customs House Bar in Sydney’s
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Sydney for the hungover
David Whitley attempts to tick off Sydney’s must-sees and cultural attractions – but ends up on a glorious walk to nowhere. Noble intentions and savage hangovers don’t tend to mix that well. And that’s
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How to find the cheapest flight to Australia
Where to look for the best flight prices from the UK to Australia. If heading to Australia for a gap year seems like a tempting option, then booking smart can save you hundreds of
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