Win $1000 travel voucher- 2 competitions from #STAtravel

Get to know your travel style with these 2 competitions. Competition 1: Win a $1000 Qantas travel voucher thanks to STA travel :) Enter on facebook: https://apps.facebook.com/au-naughty-or-nice/ Like, subscribe to newsletter, answer a few questions to enter. Competition 2:  Win a $1000 STA voucher thanks to STA travel. Enter on their webpage: http://www.statravel.com.au/bucket-list.htm  Survey about travel bucket list. Travel taxes and visas are extra. Closes: 4 December.  Where could $1000 with Qantas/STA voucher take...

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Taipei day 1: CKS memorial hall, taipei 101, shilin night markets, diary of taipei II

After an exhausting day in Singapore, we slept right through the flight on scoot to Taipei (packed flight). We arrived ahead of schedule at 5.35am. It was still dark outside but the cues started at Taipei airport. It took us over an hour from the moment we got off the plane, cleared immigration and picked up our baggage. The airport was big and parts of it was under renovation. Since the high speed train connection from the airport...

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#WIN- a week in #Scotland

This is very exciting. I clicked on an ad for a competition to win a trip to Scotland! The inclusions list was huge. Some of the things I look forward to including piping lessons, cruise on Loch Ness, and guided castle tours! Enter here: http://www.visitscotland.com/en-au/win/hc2014/ Entries close: 30 July 2014. Prize includes: - Return airfares for 2 - Car hire - 7 nights accommodation - Guided tour of Castle Kennedy Gardens, and afternoon...

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CX fanfares 26 November 2013- Paris baby!

Paris for under $5000hk including relevant taxes, I'm already there. Location Price Taxes Total HK$ AUD$ Dates Seats Sanya $490 $669 $1,159 $166 28/11/2013- 6/12/2013 160 Kuming $690 $693 $1,383 $198 13/2/2014- 26/2/2014 200 Cebu $790 $578 $1,368 $195 29/11/2013- 6/12/2013 210 Xian $790 $669 $1,459 $208 1/12/2013- 9/12/2013 150 Shanghai $890 $669 $1,559 $223 13/2/2014- 26/2/2014 200 Penang $990 $773 $1,763 $252 13/2/2014-...

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Hotel review: Diary of Taipei II, Ximending

Originally we had planned to stay at a different hotel, however, because additional family members joined us in Taipei, we had to search for something else. We stumbled on Diary of Taipei II in ximending from Hotels.com Combined with a voucher code (10% off), we saved well over 50% the advertised price. When we first booked the hotel, we couldn't really find any reviews, and some of the reviews were questionnable. Although the price could have...

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Win $8000 holiday with shapes

Here's another chance to win a holiday. I love that there is a choice when you win. You can choose a NZ holiday package for 3, Did you know that New Zealand is the home of bungy jumping? But if the idea of jumping off a bridge is not your idea of fun, you can choose to have a luxurious escape to hamilton island or a family vacation to the home of fun- the Gold Coast. So really, this competition allows the thrill seeking holiday makers, the romantic getaways, and family stays to be catered for. Access competition here: http://www.thehothits.com/competitions/2003/win-an-$8,000-holiday?link_origin=90x90_comp_page Entries...

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CX fanfares 19 November 2013

Taipei sold out so quickly! Just back from Taipei, it was a long trip, so I'll write about it later. Plenty to see, sorry you missed out on the fanfare sale! Location Price Taxes Total HK$ AUD$ Dates Seats Taipei $790 $669 $1,459 $208 6/2/2014- 19/2/2014 200 Hanoi $790 $679 $1,469 $210 23/11/2013-2/12/2013 180 Hangzhou $790 $693 $1,483 $212 22/11/2013- 30/11/2013 180 Ningbo $890 $669 $1,559 $223 6/2/2014- 19/2/2014 200 Siem Reap $1,490 ...

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Singapore stopover- Nov 2013

Singapore does not have my type of weather, it's hot, it's humid- even late at night. But everywhere you look, it's a city of contradictions- where east meets west, old meets new, and real meets fake. The last time I went to Singapore was when I was studying my college degree. I spent some time meandering the streets in search for food, culture and adventure. I remember it being exhausting, but I remembered fresh chicken rice, captivating temples,...

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Win tickets to the Jingle Ball in Madison Square Garden

There is something incredibly romantic about being in NYC during winter. It might be the ice rink in central park, the lights adorning the city windows, or the carols ringing through the streets. Or it's simply the chilling weather requiring you to hold your love one tight. Here's your chance to win a trip to NYC. Access the competition here: http://www.iheartradio.net.au/ultimatecontests/win-tickets-to-the-jingle-ball-in-madison-square-garden/ entries close: Thursday 28th November, 2013 Win: - 2 tickets to Jingle Ball at Madison Square...

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CX fanfares - 12 Nov 2013 - $50 airfares!

You've heard me right. All fanfares today are $50 + tax. WOW! as some of you know, I'm currently abroad travelling. I'll post an update of this sale when I get back to the hotel. Location Price Taxes Total HK$ AUD$ Dates Seats Busan $50 $762 $812 $116 Chiang Mai $50 $729 $779 $111 Haikou $50 $669 $719 $103 Johannesburg $50 $2,435 $2,485 $355 Kuala Lumpur $50 $738 $788 $113 Maldives (Male) $50 $2,134 $2,184 ...

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WIN a $25,000 trip to NYC

 I've just entered another travel competition. I know, a little bit of an addiction now. WIN trip for 2 adults to New York, USA, valued at up to AU$25,000 (GST-free) including return airfares, accommodation for 5 nights, VIP hair transformations, $500 spa voucher (GST free), and AU$10,000 (GST-free) spending money. I'm in a bit of a need to get my hair done. And the A$10,000 shopping spree will help me restart my wardrobe. If I won, won't it be a good present to celebrate the end of my PhD? TO ENTER: http://pages.citrus.com.au/joh...

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Win a trip to PARIS

Here's another competition. I've entered, I can almost smell the fresh bread and musty streets of Paris. Return Economy Class airfares to Paris for two people departing from Sydney. 3 nights in a Parisian hotel. A shopping voucher at Galeries Lafayette worth 500 € including a VIP shopping experience http://au.rendezvousenfrance.com/en/survey/shopping-paris#xtor The total prize value is up to AU$6,000 (including GST). Prize value is recommended retail price and is subject to change. The Promoter accepts no responsibility...

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No such thing as a free lunch

Thinking they had won a trip of a lifetime, an Australian couple headed to Canada with free luggage cases in tow. On their return trip, the started to get an uneasy feeling about their luggage. Upon surrender to customs, they got a nasty shock as 3.5 kg of illicit drugs were found in their luggage. Looks like I'm not the only one to get an interesting experience... Original article from The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/25/australian-holiday-winners-duped-smuggling-crystal-meth ...

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Bit upset about deposit

I booked with Tiffany Chang, taxi guide. We had already paid 30% in deposit. But due to the dangers of the earthquakes and rainy weather near Hualien reported in my local TV news and fears from my travel companions, we decided to skip Taroko Gorge this time. We contacted Tiffany via email to get a refund, and she refused to give a refund. Which she has a right to (she originally said no refund if cancel within 2 weeks of travel date, we cancelled 10 days from travel date), but I thought I would let you all know just in case it concerns your...

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WIN $25,000 worth of travel from Intrepid

Intrepid Travel are offering a US$25,000 travel prize. Imagine the possibilities!! The website also came up with a few possibilities, see below. But here is my ultimate U$25,000 ideas. 1) Fly business to Africa, do a short tour, then join the Intrepid tours to Antarctica. 2) Fly business to UK via Dubai. Join a Rome to Paris tour and end with an indepth experience in Mount Blanc 1988, The epic African overland adventure If you’ve got time...

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