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5 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand As The Disciple Of Cricket  

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So, if this is the time when your pulse rate races equally with the bowling speed of the pacers in green, blue and red shades, then you are a religious follower of cricket. With Australia and New Zealand serving as your humble hosts this year to make your visit exciting, you need to know some lesser known facts about the nation. New Zealand, one of the hosts this year, is the … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need To Know About New Zealand As The Disciple Of Cricket  

7 Travel Tips for Driving on the Left Side of the Road

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One big thing that people forget when traveling out of the country is that traffic doesn’t always flow in the same direction. Although North Americans are accustomed to driving on the right side of the road, one sixth of the world's population is driving on the left . That one sixth includes countries such as the UK, Australia, Japan, … [Read more...] about 7 Travel Tips for Driving on the Left Side of the Road

Changes to the Australian Temporary Work Visa

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Those seeking a taste of the Australian dream shouldn’t feel apprehensive about the restructuring of Australia’s temporary work visa. Announced by the Turnbull government, the changes underpin our shifting national persona to the “Immigration Nation”. The 457 temporary work skills visa program has been the subject of intense debate for several years, with all sides of the … [Read more...] about Changes to the Australian Temporary Work Visa

Down Under in Sydney

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I've wanted to go to Australia ever since I saw "The Rescuers Down Under" when I was a kid. There are just so many cute/horrifying animals to play with/run away from there. What that particular Disney movie didn't mention was the some of the other great things about Australia, like the constant drinking and New Jersey style way of insulting you then following it up with the … [Read more...] about Down Under in Sydney