by Elaine Seager | Jul 1, 2017 | Blog
Many of the public holidays in Australia follow the usual Western Christian days of celebration, with Christmas and Easter being the main holidays. But Australia does have a few of its own peculiar public holiday traditions. It’s fair to say that Australians...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
What most people discover on a trip to the land down under is that it is a country of vast open spaces and remote wilderness areas. And because of this, Aussies love nothing more than hitting the open road and heading out bush for a few days of camping. Aussies grow...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Aussies love it, most overseas tourists hate it, but there’s no denying Vegemite is one of Australia’s most popular and iconic brands. It is an ingredient in many Australian lunchboxes but what is Vegemite? Made from yeast extract, Vegemite is a dark coloured spread a...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog
Australia is such a remote country that it has developed its own version of the English language. The intriguing range of Australian slang words and sayings that Aussies use in their everyday conversations can sometimes make it tricky for international travellers to...
