Australia

Dreamworld :: Queensland, Australia

November 22, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

When most people think of a theme park, they think of it as being only for kids and thrill seekers. Not so with Dreamworld in Queensland, Australia. Opened in 1981, Dreamworld is now home to two parks: the original Dreamworld, and opened in 2006, Whitewater World. They boast of thirteen different “worlds” you can visit in the main park. Everything from Nickelodeon Central and Wiggles World for the kiddies, to Tiger Island and the Wildlife Experience for nature buffs, to the IMAX Theatre and Main Street for those who prefer a more casual laid back sort of vacation; it’s truly amazing how much they have packed into just over 200 acres. Whitewater World, currently working on a massive expansion plan, has great action packed rides along with a wave pool, surf school, and child friendly areas too. With plenty of restaurants, shopping, rides, and entertainment to fill your day, you are definitely going to want to plan ahead before you make your journey out.

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Sydney Opera House :: Australia

November 21, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

One of the first things that come to mind when you think of Australia is the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts center that was built in three stages from 1957 through 1973 after a great deal of planning and a cost of about $102 million. Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the Opera house October 20, 1973 with a large crowd in attendance. It is the most recently constructed World Heritage Site to be designated as such by UNESCO sharing a distinction normally given to ancient landmarks like Stonehenge. The Opera House is located on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbor, surrounded on three sides by the harbor, neighboring the Royal Botanic Gardens and near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The foremost tourist attraction in Syndey, the Opera house is home to some of the most celebrated performing arts companies in the world. It is a major venue for Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, the Sydney Theatre Company, the Sydney Symphony as well as many touring productions in a variety of performance arts. The Opera House is administered by the Sydney Opera House Trust under the New South Wales Ministry of the Arts.

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Top 10 Ski Destinations in the World

November 20, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Aah skiing… what better activity to do during a winter vacation? But where do you go? With all five continents having ski slopes in one form or another, the decision can be a difficult one. This is especially true when you hear that countries like China are rapidly increasing in popularity as winter ski destinations. Read on to discover our top 10 list of ski destinations and why we think they would make fantastic places to spend your vacation this winter.

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Sydney Festival :: Australia

November 20, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

While those of us north of the equator are settling our brains for a long winter’s nap there is a summer party like no other pounding the streets Down Under. Welcome to the annual Sydney Festival in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Started in 1977, this three week celebration of everything Sydney is the biggest event in Australia; attracting upwards of a million visitors every year. If you want to immerse yourself in the culture of this energetic, vibrant city, look no further.

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