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A1. We sure have! 2013 - Arrived in Sydney, went to Byron Bay (@BluesfestByron - best concert ever!), Spent time on the great ocean road and Melbourne with friends. It was awesome! #TravelSkills
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RT @AndreaFeczko: A1 G'day! Joining #TravelSkills chat on Australia today. Yes- I've been many times. Most recently in Nov for @Vacation_TV…
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RT @yTravelBlog: A1. Yes, been to #Australia many times, born & bread Aussies! And did 18 months traveling around Australia in a camper tr…
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RT @theplanetd: Today's #TravelSkills is about Australia. Check out these Iconic Places to Visit in Oz https://t.co/0Oletrjy3Y https://t.co…
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#TravelSkills ROLL CALL! Where are you joining the chat from today? Share a pic or selfie! Freezing my tail off in NYC and dreaming of hot and sunny Australia!
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#TravelSkills ROLL CALL! Where are you joining the chat from today? I’m back in SF where the sun out and spring is almost here! Share a pic or selfie!
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I'm headed to Cairns and Port Douglas this summer and am really stoked to see the GBR. Glad to hear your rave review! #TravelSkills https://t.co/2W1QvAnoGr
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#TravelSkills ROLL CALL! Where are you joining the chat from today? Share a pic or selfie!
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Roll call: Tweeting live from the my mobile HQ at the @NYTTravelShow in @nycgo. #travelskills
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We're joining today's Australia #TravelSkills chat from somewhere *much* colder: Boston ⛄
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replying to @travelskills @travelskills From Australia’s Southern Hemisphere counterpart. Buenos Aires, Argentina. #TravelSkills
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A1: Here's what one of our many #Australia bound travelers experienced. #TravelSkills "We suffered no jet lag using StopJetLag!" – Sheldon & Nina Perry. How to travel to Australia without #jetlag https://t.co/ZjOQdFxAvg
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replying to @Travelzoo @Travelzoo Is that really doable from the U.S? I've always felt like I'd need at least two weeks. #travelskills
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replying to @NancyBranka @NancyBranka great spots, also be sure to head up to Cape Trib and Daintree of course :) #Travelskills
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RT @yTravelBlog: A1. Yes, been to #Australia many times, born & bread Aussies! And did 18 months traveling around Australia in a camper tr…
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Joining in today from Sedona, Arizona which reminds us of #Australia actually because of the stunning landscapes! #TravelSkills
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Currently up in the air, winging my way to @sundancefest with @_dantevincent_ via our favorite airline: @Delta. #TravelSkills
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Joining the #TravelSkills chat from frozen #Chiberia (aka Chicago!) - but off to Sweden soon! 🥶✈️
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis I’ve been to Australia once before. Flew to Sydney, then traveled up the Gold Coast to Noosa, Fraser Island and Brisbane. Hope to go back again soon! #TravelSkills
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A1. I've never been to Australia but years ago owned a Land Rover and every time I drove it I felt a little like Crocodile Dundee. All I needed was the hat. I loved that truck. Fun to drive #TravelSkills
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replying to @travelskills @travelskills A1: Not yet. But it will be my LAST continent after my Antarctica trip in March. Currently reading "In A Sunburned Country" to prepare! HA! #travelskills
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replying to @yTravelBlog @yTravelBlog Hey Caz! Are you off on your US. road trip? What kind of RV did you guys choose? #travelskills
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replying to @CourseCharted @CourseCharted @52perfectdays @cjmcginnis @Australia Don't forget to use the #TravelSkills hashtag!
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Q2 Best tip for a first-time visitor to Australia? #TravelSkills @SmarterTravel @BBC_Travel @Travelzoo @andrewmhickey @thepointsguy
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replying to @LandLopers @LandLopers @Australia Do you have a favorite state? Which do you recommend for a first visit to @Australia? #travelskills
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replying to @Australia @Australia A2 You don’t need to go for two weeks. Australia is very doable in a week if you’re flying from the west coast or Dallas since there are non-stop flights. Obviously, the longer you go the better but it’s better to go for a short time than not at all. #TravelSkills
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replying to @52perfectdays @52perfectdays @Travelzoo It's doable in a week, but I would try and concentrate on one region and not try to see it all. #TravelSkills
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A2: First-time visitors should know what NOT to do, so they won't have to learn from mistakes #travelskills https://t.co/1ozrDWAb1D
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replying to @Australia @Australia A2 Flying TO Australia from the U.S. is a lot easier (jetlag-wise) than flying home. Esp when it’s winter here and summer there! #TravelSkills
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A2 I will advise first time visitors to try not to cram everything into one visit. I was there for a month and had to skip so many places. #TravelSkills
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A2 I don't know! Feel free to tag me on your first-time to Australia #TravelTips! No, seriously. tag me. Especially if you've got recommendations for #Melbourne! #TravelSkills
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A2 Best Tip 1st Time to Oz: Oz's seasons are reversed from US/Europe (North Hemisphere) aka if you go during our summer, it will be their winter. We assume it's always beach weather; it's not #TravelSkills :) https://t.co/cvNAFD9Tuu
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis @Australia I didn’t know you lived in Australia! How could I not know this?! #TravelSkills
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A2 Don't try to do everything unless you have at least a month. Plan to fly between destinations as distances are looonnnggg. Rent a car to explore. #TravelSkills https://t.co/GTPp3aW1o5