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replying to @travelskills @travelskills A2 The season’s are opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. January is the height of summer and primary travel season. Most people forget that. #TravelSkills
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replying to @Hookie62 @Hookie62 @SmarterTravel @BBC_Travel @Travelzoo @andrewmhickey @thepointsguy Don't forget to use the #TravelSkills hashtag!
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replying to @Australia @Australia A2 First-timers should know that tipping culture is much different in Australia than in the U.S. so read up before you go. Ex: Don’t tip taxi drivers, just round up. #TravelSkills
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replying to @Australia @Australia TIP Buy a good guidebook for the flight down so you can learn all the ins and outs. If you want a funny book, read Bill Bryson’s “In a Sunburned Country.” #TravelSkills
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A2. First-timer tip for #Australia? It's a huge country. Factor in plenty of time to get around it. #travelskills #eyrepeninsula
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A2 Don't try to see too much. Australia is huge, so focus on one region at a time #TravelSkills
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A2: Don’t try to do it all. It’s a MASSIVE country, so just pick a couple of spots and enjoy them #TravelSkills @Australia
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A2 We have quite a few – one tip is that, unless your budget includes a private jet, plan on taking scheduled flights between most destinations! And we made time to enjoy a sundowner at #Uluru. See all of our #Australia highlights here: https://t.co/lBJKxVbv4P #TravelSkills
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A2. Don't try to do it all. @Australia isn't just a country, it's a continent. Flying from one side to the other is a long haul flight! Pick a window seat if you do fly internally! #TravelSkills
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replying to @JimByersTravel @JimByersTravel @LandLopers @theplanetd @Heather_Poole @SpudHilton @LeeAbbamonte @greenwooddavis @NorieCicerone @LuxeTiffany @IndraPetersons @aladyinlondon @GabeSaglie @AndreaFeczko Don't forget to use the #TravelSkills hashtag!
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A2. Best tip for first time visitors to #Australia would be do a road trip. OZ is best explored on the open road. Some great OZ road trip suggestions here: https://t.co/9J1swbmkIB #TravelSkills #roadtrip #roadtrips
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replying to @nataliediscala @nataliediscala @Australia Love me some Noosa! Esp the name! #TravelSkills
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A2 If you want to save money, visit from October to March during Australia’s summer. #TravelSkills https://t.co/9RUcOIv1Tp
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Oy! @riosuave! Gday. Fair swag in @Australia Wanna give it a go? Where we going after Melbourne? #TravelSkills
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis @JohnnyJet @LandLopers @JimByersTravel @theplanetd @Heather_Poole @SpudHilton @LeeAbbamonte @greenwooddavis @NorieCicerone @LuxeTiffany @IndraPetersons @aladyinlondon @GabeSaglie @AndreaFeczko Wow! That is a great price! What airline? #travelskills
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RT @SmarterTravel: A2: First-time visitors should know what NOT to do, so they won't have to learn from mistakes #travelskills https://t.co…
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis Tweeting from LA today, sick in bed with my two year old who’s also sick 👎👎👎 #TravelSkills
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replying to @Australia @Australia A2 Australians are wild about their coffee and have very specific words you should use when ordering it. Flat white? Long black? Here’s a good guide from the tourism folks: https://t.co/tQnJ2e8kMs #TravelSkills
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RT @cjmcginnis: @Australia A2 First-timers should know that tipping culture is much different in Australia than in the U.S. so read up befo…
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replying to @mylestotravel @mylestotravel Did you have a favorite state or location? #travelskills
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replying to @JohnnyJet @JohnnyJet @SmarterTravel @BBC_Travel @Travelzoo @andrewmhickey @thepointsguy You can't jump into the car at Perth and pop over to Sydney for the weekend #TravelSkills
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Q1 Hey #TravelSkills I was in Sydney/Blue Mountains in 2013 and in Perth just three months ago. Fun fact: Perth is the furthest city in the world from my city, Ottawa
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replying to @JohnnyJet @JohnnyJet @CourseCharted @cjmcginnis @Australia Of course! #TravelSkills
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Enjoy this city guide on one of the coolest cities in Australia, Melbourne https://t.co/QpzaRwXLDr #TravelSkills
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RT @SmarterTravel: We're joining today's Australia #TravelSkills chat from somewhere *much* colder: Boston ⛄
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RT @HideawayReport: A2 We have quite a few – one tip is that, unless your budget includes a private jet, plan on taking scheduled flights b…
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replying to @travelskills @travelskills Best time to visit is spring/fall (and remember their seasons are opposite of ours). #TravelSkills
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replying to @worldtravelista @worldtravelista @JohnnyJet It is THE BEST purchase you will make when it comes to travel accessories...Ive been up front or in better seats dozens more times just because I had this tool (and earned status) at my fingertips. #TravelSkills
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replying to @CourseCharted @CourseCharted Where are you based @CourseCharted? #travelskills
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RT @LandLopers: A2: Don’t try to do it all. It’s a MASSIVE country, so just pick a couple of spots and enjoy them #TravelSkills @Australia…
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Temptations for planning a trip to @Australia
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Today's #TravelSkills is about Australia.
Check out these Iconic Places to Visit in Oz
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Thanks for joining the #TravelSkills chat! Today’s topic: All things Australia travel, with @Australia!
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A2 Don't underestimate distances. There is A LOT to do in and around any major city you visit - hoping to another city/region may not be the best use of your time/money #TravelSkills
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replying to @nataliediscala @nataliediscala @cjmcginnis Feel better! #TravelSkills
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis @52perfectdays @JohnnyJet @LandLopers @JimByersTravel @theplanetd @Heather_Poole @SpudHilton @LeeAbbamonte @greenwooddavis @NorieCicerone @LuxeTiffany @IndraPetersons @aladyinlondon @GabeSaglie @AndreaFeczko I am wowed by the air tix we bought (SFO>SYD on @Qantas ) for our trip in June: About the same price as transcon US. #TravelSkills
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replying to @theplanetd @theplanetd We visited Australia a few times during our stay in NZ from 2009-11. Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne. Did the @bridgeclimb on my Dad’s 70th. Amazing experience! Love Sydney #TravelSkills
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replying to @NancyBranka @NancyBranka @cjmcginnis @52perfectdays @JohnnyJet @JimByersTravel @theplanetd @Heather_Poole @SpudHilton @LeeAbbamonte @greenwooddavis @NorieCicerone @LuxeTiffany @IndraPetersons @aladyinlondon @GabeSaglie @AndreaFeczko @Qantas been a ton of great deals lately for sure #travelskills
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A3 Most appealing city, if you couldn't tell from my previous tweets, is MELBOURNE! Food and Art #TravelSkills
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A3 I love Sydney so much that I seriously considered changing my first name to Sydney (and still do). It's got glamour, beaches, city vibe, fun people #TravelSkills
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RT @Travelzoo: A2 If you want to save money, visit from October to March during Australia’s summer. #TravelSkills https://t.co/9RUcOIv1Tp
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A2. Our best tip is to realize that the country is HUGE! Don't try to see everything - pick one part of the country and really dive deep into it. Also, @wickedcampers are a great way to save money and get around while you are there. #TravelSkills
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replying to @52perfectdays @52perfectdays @cjmcginnis @JohnnyJet @LandLopers @JimByersTravel @Heather_Poole @SpudHilton @LeeAbbamonte @greenwooddavis @NorieCicerone @LuxeTiffany @IndraPetersons @aladyinlondon @GabeSaglie @AndreaFeczko I second that question! #TravelSkills