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By: Dominique Vangheel

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia. Melbourne offers great shopping and dining and Victoria has got a beautiful countryside and coast line combining beautiful national and state parks with quiet little towns and some larger regional centres. Phillip Island is a charming island with some big tourist attractions like the penguin parade and the Motor Racing Grand Prix. It is a great place to go for a short break, relax and be one with nature.

Phillip Island is located about 90 minutes away from Melbourne, Phillip Island is linked to the mainland by a bridge connecting the mainland town of San Remo to the island town of Newhaven. Once you have arrived there are plenty of accommodations for staying overnight on the island. Hotels are located in the main township of Cowes and other towns on the island. Beach side apartments can be found on the islands seaside villages. Resorts, camping sites and caravan rentals also allow guests different ways of experiencing the island.

Phillip Island draws over 3.5 million tourists each year and the primary reason for that is the penguin parade. The penguin parade allows visitors a chance to see the world’s smallest species of penguins up close. Australia is one of the few places in the world where this species of penguin is found. At the Phillip Island Nature Park, an area has been set aside specifically for viewing. Just after the sun sets down, the fairy penguins as they are often called return from fishing in the sea to their sand dune burrows. You can witness as the penguins return to the island in groups; the entire process lasts about 50 minutes.
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By: Victoria Cochrane

For some, a trip to China would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. To get the most out of your time in China, with the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and history of one of the most ancient civilisations on earth, it’s vital to know exactly what to see and do while you’re there.

China is a vast Empire, stretching all the way from the southeast tip of Russia, to the northern tip of India. With so much to see and do across 29 provinces, it can help to have a clear idea of the country’s top attractions and which are well worth a look near to where you are.

One of China’s most iconic national sites is the vast Great Wall of China, which covers over 4,000 miles and stretches east to west from Shanaiguan to Lop Nur, along the northern mountains of Beijing. You can walk stretches of the wall or merely marvel at its structural ingenuity and the thousands of years of culture and history imbedded in each rock. Organised tours commonly take tourists to the Badaling Section of the wall, close to Beijing, but you could also strike out alone and visit the Juangjun Pass, Baimaguan Pass or the Juyongguan Pass.

Many of China’s most popular tourist attractions are those with particular historic, cultural or religious significance and none more so than the 71m Leshan Giant Buddha, carved from the red cliffs of Leshan, in the Sichuan province. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant Buddha dates from the 9th century Tang Dynasty and is truly a site to behold.
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A Trip Worth Your While

By: Dylan Lautner

If you have relatives in Australia that you really miss, a family sponsored visa is a great way to finally see them. This single-entry visa is valid for stays ranging form three months up to 12 months – depending on what’s granted at the point of entry. (more…)

Setting Up Camp – 7 Stress Free Tips for Setting Up Your Campsite

By: Sandy Taylor

The time has come! You’ve got your gear, the kids are ready to go, the campsite is reserved. Life is good. But how do you avoid chaos when you get to your destination? A little preparation will go a long way to having a great camping trip. (more…)