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Melbourne is a popular place to visit in Australia and the debate still rages to which is better, Sydney or Melbourne? Well, it's your turn to decide. Melbourne certainly has a lot to offer it terms of sights and attractions, but surprisingly you won't always have to put it on your credit card with many things being free. Here are our top 18 that won't cost you a single penny or cent: #1 Free tram trip around Melbourne: Any trip to Melbourne isn't ... Read More

In a word, "no". I can actually feel myself boiling up with anger when thinking about this issue. It amazes me that anyone can actually sit down and consider taking a laptop around the world. I'm not talking about staying in posh hotels or on a business trip, but when traveling on a budget for a long period of time. The answer is just so obvious, why would you need to ask the question in the first place? Let's see, what type of person would ... Read More

Photo by Peripitus - Botanic Gardens Following on from our article on 21 Free Things To Do In Sydney, we decided to see what great free sights and activities there are to do in Adelaide. Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia and is notable for it's Georgian and Victorian buildings, churches and is green park lands. The Adelaide Fringe Festival sees the city come to life with various entertaining artists and acts and is well worth a visit. Here are our top ... Read More

We’re in the thick of the digital age, from here on out you will accumulate thousands and thousands of digital photos in your lifetime, not just from your trip. With a little knowledge, planning and preparation, you can take great pictures, and keep them organized and accessible for years to come. Know your Camera You find yourself on Lombok watching the most amazing sunset ever, yet you can’t just seem to capture the moment. Your friend is bungee jumping, and you want to capture ... Read More

Sydney Harbour Bridge New Years Sydney is likely to be on most travelers itinerary when visiting Australia. It's an amazing city which has some equally amazing sights and surprisingly you won't have to reach for your credit card in order to afford them. There are a whole host of great sights and activities that won't cost you a penny, here are our top 20. #1. Bondi Beach - You can't miss Australia's most famous and busiest beach. The beach is approximately 1 kilometre long ... Read More

In Australia I've been using a few helpful job hunting sites that could be of use to anyone else out there looking for work in Australia. Here they are: 1. Travellers @ Work - This is a great site for backpacking work in Australia. 2. Blue Strike - Another site for temporary backpacking type work in Australia. 3. Gum Tree - Quite a well known site and quite good for job hunting for all kinds of jobs. From backpacking to professional roles, it's all here. 4. Seek ... Read More

Photo By nosha Starting this week TravMonkey.com will be publishing a series of articles on Australia. Being a favoured destination for many Brits, Australia has some breath-taking natural beauty and a great laid back culture. Our Australia Guide aims to give you some helpful hints and tips that will help prior and during your trip to the "land down under". From articles on "where to search for a job" to "tips on cheap things to do" the Australia Guide will help you to get the best ... Read More

Traveling the world often sounds like a romantic adventure of exploration and discovery into the unknown. Often it is, but there are some people who are just not cut out for spending long periods of time away from home, away from what they are so familiar with. For many people traveling is an amazing experience and for some even a life changing one but there are those people who don't fit in to either of these two categories. Some people just have a ... Read More

From a Beijing hospital to a drag bar down a dark Jerusalem alley, I have a habit of finding myself in questionable places . . . usually alone. But I don't mind. Ever the free spirit, I quite like solo travel. As with any travel, you will inevitably end up in some dubious locations and/or situations. As women, we are presented with unique challenges, but fear not - a grain of knowledge and a heaping mound of common sense will serve you well. 1. ... Read More

For experienced travelers reading this you'll probably be thinking that you don't need advice on how to meet people because it is pretty easy and kind of just happens. For first time travelers it is often reassuring to know that "going it alone" won't mean you'll be on your own for long. What most people won't tell you is that there are times when you will be on your own. You may find yourself in a situation where you are by yourself and ... Read More