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Every single year, fans of acoustic music are faced with a dilemma: where to spend the Easter long weekend? If you’re a diehard fan of folk, acoustic and roots music, you’re either at the Byron Bay Bluesfest or Canberra’s National Folk Festival. So here’s everything you need to know about The Easter Dilemma. The Lineup Bluesfest: Always guaranteed to pull… Continue reading The Easter Dilemma: Aussie Music Festivals
Japan. The first thought that pops into your head probably isn’t Punk, Rock ‘n’ Roll or Acoustic Roots music. But in trendy Tokyo, you’ll find a music scene that’s thriving. Expedia’s Aussie travellers love Japan, especially in the summer time. Shinjuku and Shibuya are popular spots to stay but make sure you put the neighborhoods of Shimokitazawa and Koenji on… Continue reading Live Music the Tokyo Way
You don’t need an excuse to do something special for the one you love, but with Valentines Day fast approaching, this is the perfect time to plan a romantic getaway for two. Whether you’re off to Europe, or want to stay local, here’s a guide to a few very romantic destinations. Hotel de Orangerie, Bruges… Continue reading Destinations Designed for Romance
Craving a gourmet weekend getaway with your girlfriends? Or maybe you want to celebrate your hen’s party with wining and dining? Look no further than Hunter Valley holiday. Just a couple of hours north of Sydney, this haven of quaint villages, fresh produce and fine wines is an authentic artisan experience and one of my… Continue reading A Hunter Valley Girls Weekend
Expedia Senior Retail Manager Nadia shares her story about a very special trip to Borneo. Images by Neil Tuckwell. Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, Borneo, translates to “cat” has the intriguing reputation of being the cleanest city in Malaysia. For me it’s also the most romantic, because on the last evening of an Easter short break… Continue reading Expedia Expert: A Kuching Proposal
Visiting Hawaii anytime soon? Here’s some of the most popular activities for Expedia travellers on Maui and Kauai.
Expedia Senior Retail Manager Nadia spent seven months in South America, travelling all the way through Mexico down to Santiago with her husband. She shares her top tips for an extended holiday and exploring the continent. Images by Neil Tuckwell. 1. Don’t try to do it all We tried not to take any planes so… Continue reading Expedia Expert: 10 Tips to South America
Lately I’ve been thinking about my dream bucket list – what I would do if time and money were no object – and have been quietly putting together a list just in case I become instantly independently wealthy. And right at the top of that list is to do the ultimate festival road trip, to… Continue reading The Ultimate Summer Festival Roadtrip
For a long time I assumed Hogmanay was something everyone celebrated over the New Year period. This probably has a lot to do with growing up with a Scottish mother who, despite now living in Australia for almost 40 years, has held onto a number of traditions from her motherland and has endeavoured to pass… Continue reading Hogmanay – New Years Eve in Edinburgh