Dont wait: why you have to travel now before its too late

Posted to The Age (26/3/2014) on 26/3/2014 at 1:47 PM
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Not everything changes, and even so many changed for the better. Most of the culturally meaningful and significant places of interests and tourist attractions have been changed to improve safety and comfort for the visitors.
Many large cities in Asia may have changed beyond recognition, but tourists need not go far from those cities probably three or four streets away, to experience the past and meet poverty stricken dwellers.

I have travelled to many countries and visited many archaeological or historical significant sites or monuments. The latter are irreplaceable, and weather not mankind is the greatest culprit to cause damage to them through time.

My greatest concern in travelling is to be caught in political unrest and upheaval. Demonstrations can turn very nasty and I can do without any scarring to my supposedly memorable travel.

Eco-tourism is not my cup of tea, and therefore I have no idea or pay any attention to whether a jungle or rain forest has disappeared. However, I was disappointed that snow on some mountains melted too early before winter was over.

Hogan hero: why this is our best tourism ad ever 2

Posted to The Age (21/1/2014) on 21/1/2014 at 11:43AM
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What proportion of the tourists come for a swim or dive? How many will spend many days of their hard earned money enjoying in the beach sun bathing?

Most of the ads feature sexy females, but many that can afford spending are couples not just single men. Many ads drag on for too long on single subject, and does not show case what the other attractions are. Tourists are very discriminatory when they make their decisions.

Travelling is a social event for most tourists, and therefore Hogan's ad has that secret ingredient which portrays the friendly and carefree nature of Australians, rightly or wrongly. When tourists go overseas, they like to learn a few local words and slangs. Something they can bring home without costing a cent and make them centre of attention at a party. Hogan ad achieves that, too.

Fluffy animals, kangaroos, colourful flowers including acres of wild flowers, illuminated caves, unique rocks, unusual architecture, atmosphere of busy restaurants, gold mining past, fireworks at or bridge climb on Sydney Harbour Bridge, interesting and usual big sculptures such as big guitar, big crayfish, big koala, big banana, bid watermelon, etc not found in other countries are great for photo sessions.

I enjoy "reading" travel brochures, books, travel blogs and web sites of places of interest. I am a indeed a keen traveller, and an ad junkie.

Hogan hero: why this is our best tourism ad ever

Posted to The Age (21/1/2014) on 21/1/2014 at 02:48AM
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The correct poster with Chinese writing should be the mirror image of the one published. It is not unexpected if no Chinese ever enquires coming to Australia after looking at the poster. Whoever did that should be sacked for his/her ignorance, incompetence, waste of Australian taxpayers' money, and insult the intelligence of all Australians. How can this happen?