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The Best Place In The World

by jtabergas

I have been to a lot of places in the Philippines and in the world. So it is hard to figure out the best place for me. The closest thing to this is a top five list and that's exactly what I'm going to give... published 4 weeks ago

1 comment    family travel vacation

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World War 2 The Battle of the Coral Sea

by jimmythejock

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941,the Japanese swept over Southeast Asia, they took control of Burma, Malaya, the Dutch East Indies, Singapore and the Philippines. Island by island... published 4 weeks ago

8 comments    education politics history

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Sister Janet Mead The Lord's Prayer

by Angela Harris

Maybe you don't recognize the name Sister Janet Mead if you're not from Australia. However, if you were a kid or older during the 70s, you probably know who she is, if only indirectly. Sister Janet Mead has... published 5 months ago

10 comments    music religion christianity

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia85

Luxury Destinations

by Lissie

But we are in the middle of a recession you cry! Well sorry but luxury travel is actually pretty inflation proof. Americans are maybe hurting a bit and planning their stay-at-home staycations but plenty of... published 4 weeks ago

17 comments    travel vacation lifestyle

The 1988 $10 note: The first polymer banknote put into circulation in Australia.84

Plastic Money...and We're Not Talking About Credit Cards

by Hovalis

When you go to pay for something in Australia you whip out the plastic, regardless of whether you are paying by credit card or cash. You see, Australian banknotes are printed on plastic instead of paper. published 6 months ago

3 comments    education finance money

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Funny, Weird and Wacky "kingdoms" in Australia

by AuraGem

So you thought a huge bench in the middle of Australia's outback was pretty weird. But wait! There's more! Some unique (a generic term including those verging on "beyond crazy") individuals in Australia live in (and rule) their own "unsung"? worlds - many legally and literally. published 7 months ago

22 comments    funny australia odd facts

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Queen Victoria Building - Sydney, Australia

by MM Del Rosario

The Queen Victoria Building, is now famously known as the QVB was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898. It replaced the original Sydney Markets and was named to honour Queen Victoria's Diamond... published 3 months ago

7 comments    travel shopping photos

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Interesting Information About Australia

by MM Del Rosario

Australia today is a vibrant multicultural country with people of British descent, as well as Aboriginal and immigrants from many countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. published 8 months ago

4 comments    travel australia trivia

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A Guide to Entry Requirements for Australia

by Greg Hardwick

Image: G Hardwick“Did you pack your bag yourself sir?” Asked the customs official. Although I replied with a sleepy and tired “yes,” for a split second my mind raced and quickly tried... published 15 months ago

1 comment    travel holiday australia

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Best Places to See Australian Wildlife

by Greg Hardwick

Australia is known for its unique wildlife. But, where are the best places to experience and view some of the world's most unique animals? published 16 months ago

2 comments    travel australia wildlife

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