
Australia part 1: VIP penguin viewing and more

By Lena Katz What changes when you fly across the international date line? Nothing — and everything. That was my takeaway from a recent Australia vacation . Little Penguins of Phillip Island The famously nicknamed Land Down Under may be largely unpopulated, but the cities along the coast are packed with amazing (expensive) food, delicious “sticky” wine, laneways and bridges, shops and squares and performing arts . They say you learn something new everyday, but during Australia’s “One Week Walkabouts,” (which are technically 10 days if you give yourself travel and jet lag-recovery time) you’ll have dozens of new experiences…










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r3b3kah (Rebekah) : Q:Would you rather vacation at the beach or in the mountains?... A:definitely at the beach http://formspring.me/r3b3k7h/q/305115270.. Updated : 2010-03-14T15:20:50Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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jen_bunny_ (jenny p) : I need a vacation asap! I'm thinking myrtle beach... Updated : 2010-03-14T15:14:59Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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ChantelSass (Brittany Chantel ) : Yall be safe on yall flights back.... I'm heading to the beach...taking me 1 extra vacation day!:).. Updated : 2010-03-14T15:14:26Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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AndreaMarieH (Andrea Hargrove) : Daylight savings time! Summer is coming! The beach, the pool, vacation!.. Updated : 2010-03-14T15:05:12Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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sweeneywish (John Sweeney) : On the beach with a bloody mary! Sun is out, sky is blue, beverage is "perfect". Did I mention I am on vacation?.. Updated : 2010-03-14T15:02:07Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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