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SMH: A feeling for ice
Following a fine tradition, Ben Groundwater goes on expedition to a wilderness no longer so inaccessible. Robert Falcon Scott knew the feeling. So did Sir Ernest Shackleton. Both Antarctic pioneers undertook brave missions in their quest for the South Pole and both had to deal with a similarly pressing issue: money. Or a lack of […]
Solo in the Southern Ocean
by Katrina Lobley – The Age / SMH Small can be beautiful for solo travellers. The expedition ship MV Le Boreal accommodates 264 passengers but luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent caps passenger numbers to Antarctica at 200, so everyone can be transferred to shore more efficiently. Passengers heading to Antarctica are promised one of […]
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS REGION IS PREPARING FOR A COOL YULE
‘Tis just days before Yulefest and all through the towns, Decorations from attics are being brought down, Trees are being trimmed and menus prepared with care, With the knowledge, visitors for Yulefest, will soon be there Every winter season in the Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon region, visitors, locals, friends, families, social clubs and sporting […]
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS REGION IS PREPARING FOR A COOL YULE
‘Tis just days before Yulefest and all through the towns, Decorations from attics are being brought down, Trees are being trimmed and menus prepared with care, With the knowledge, visitors for Yulefest, will soon be there Every winter season in the Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon region, visitors, locals, friends, families, social clubs and sporting […]
Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
Yulefest is a winter festival originally celebrated by the Germanic people as long ago as the 4th century AD. It has a colourful history initially being a pagan festival and later equated into the Christian Festival of Christmas. Traditions associated with the celebration of Yulefest include feasting, carolling and being with loved ones. Similarly the […]
Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
Yulefest is a winter festival originally celebrated by the Germanic people as long ago as the 4th century AD. It has a colourful history initially being a pagan festival and later equated into the Christian Festival of Christmas. Traditions associated with the celebration of Yulefest include feasting, carolling and being with loved ones. Similarly the […]
Skillion Blue Vodka Snatches International Silver
Media Release Erina master distiller Philip Moore does it again winning another major award, this time at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The locally distilled Skillion Blue Vodka has snatched silver at the prestigious 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The Skillion Blue Vodka keeps good company with 42 Below, Skyy […]
Skillion Blue Vodka Snatches International Silver
Media Release Erina master distiller Philip Moore does it again winning another major award, this time at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The locally distilled Skillion Blue Vodka has snatched silver at the prestigious 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The Skillion Blue Vodka keeps good company with 42 Below, Skyy […]
What Ash Cloud?
Travel Insurance Group Raises Concerns Over Ash Cloud Flight Guidelines“A myth” says Ryanair chief Travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com says safety must be put ahead of profit as airlines push for more lenient guidelines for flying through ash clouds. After clouds of volcanic ash caused the cancellation of 1600 flights in Scotland, England and Germany this […]
What Ash Cloud?
Travel Insurance Group Raises Concerns Over Ash Cloud Flight Guidelines“A myth” says Ryanair chief Travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com says safety must be put ahead of profit as airlines push for more lenient guidelines for flying through ash clouds. After clouds of volcanic ash caused the cancellation of 1600 flights in Scotland, England and Germany this […]
