Several major OZ and NZ ski resorts such as Perisher, Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Coronet Peak offer night ski at lower rates. This way ski lovers will enjoy the almost empty slopes, and their mistakes will be barely noticed.

Some may be concerned about the safety side of this experience, but all precautions are taken – instructors, first aid, lifts and high intensity lamps are operate all the time.

“It’s a whole different atmosphere at night –…

The Global Peace Index is conducted by the Institute for Economics and Peace for 149 countries.

According to the survey, peace is determined by factors such as income, schooling and level of regional integration. Also, the peaceful countries demonstrate high levels of government transparency and low corruption. The smaller and more stable countries, part of regional blocks, are most likely to score higher spots in the index.

Countries ranking right after New Zealand are Iceland on 2^nd place, Japan – 3^rd, Austria…

• People drive on the left side of the road.
• Speed limit in towns and cities is 50 to 60 km/h, and 100km/h on the highways unless signs specify otherwise.
• In USA you are likely to hit a deer on the highway; in Aussie–watch out for kangaroos.
• Australian tourist information is available everywhere.
• The voltage is 220 volts, so make sure you get the correct plugs for your electric appliances.
• Aussie servers, drivers, and other service staff don’t expect to be tipped, so you are not obliged to do so, although if you are happy with the service, leaving change

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Although the travel industry in Europe, North and South America, Middle East  and Asia Pacific is scoring fewer tourist visits recently due to the recession, Australia and New Zealand are blooming in the backpacking sector.

Last year, the global travel decreased by four percent, according to the Tourism Research Australia International Visitor Survey. At the same time, the number of backpackers going to Australia increased by two percent, their expenses–by 10 percent, and the total number of visitors in the country, over 15 years of age, was up to 5.17 million.

Per www.news.com.au, “Australia has done what it…

A customer of ours fits the profile. He is already in Australia and about to go job hunting. He has several questions, to which we have answers .

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