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| I'm in the military deployed and for my R&R, the military is sending me anywhere I want to go for a couple weeks. Should I visit Europe or Australia???? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Captain Gonzo Eric gonzales Post Count: 14 Msg: #1 276 days ago, March 1st 2009 | I'll be traveling most likely solo. Only place in Europe I've been to was Moscow and as for warm climates I have visited Costa Rica and Belize. Plan is to go in late September so I know Oktoberfest will be going on in Munich. | But then in early October is the Henley on Todd Reggata in Australia. Has anyone ever been? Any advice, suggestions,, or experience would be most appreciated. I just want to see some sight seeing but also have a good time in some of the cities for a few weeks. Thanks. [Edited: 17:37 - Mell - Deleted duplicate of this thread. ]  Mell Mell Post Count: 14064 Msg: #2 276 days ago, March 1st 2009 | Hello Eric |  Nice job you have! How often do they send you where you want for R&R? Not sure which I recommend you visit. I live in Europe, so if it was me, I would visit Austalia. If both continents seem equally interesting to you, I suggest the tradition coin tossing method of choosing. Mel  PA Leslie Pierre-Alexandre Post Count: 866 Msg: #3 274 days ago, March 4th 2009 | Hi Eric, | As a finance point of you, the Australian dollar has basically crashed this year, so you'll find Australia a great value with amazing qualities. On the other side, even if the euro is down a little to 1.25...it's still pretty high.... In September the weather will be great in Europe...and the crowds gone....but hey, weather is always amazing in Australia...and there are never crowds... Tuff choice, great choice! Have fun Peter  travellingmum Bobbie Post Count: 108 Msg: #4 268 days ago, March 9th 2009 | Australia!! | hee hee. I am australian.. so obviously I would choose Europe!! Depends what you are looking for... Europe would win hands down if you are looking for old buildings, museums, Green, you know the old school feeling of Europe.. Australia has none of this as a relatively new country but if you want animals, beaches, lots of space etc then Australia would be a good option... weather is good in september/october.. it is far too hot from December to March in my opinion!!  Kari12 Kari Redmond Post Count: 20 Msg: #5 268 days ago, March 9th 2009 | Europe is much easier and cheaper to get to. If the army is paying for it I would certainly do Australia and save Europe for another time on your dollar. |  swissmaple World Citizen, aka Mél Post Count: 66 Msg: #6 267 days ago, March 11th 2009 | The Henley on Todd, eh? | You get a high five for having even heard of it. :) I lived in the Alice for a few months in 2007 while working for a tour company. I missed the Henley because I was out on tour, but other guides shared their photos and stories with me, and it's a riot. I believe it's at the end of August this year though, so your timing is off unfortunately. You know the basics of the race, I'm sure. It's an annual "boat" race down the Todd River, the only boat race that has been canceled due to water in the river. A good portion of the town turns up, supplied with beer, to cheer on the teams who race down the sandy dry riverbed in a variety of events. travellingmum Bobbie Post Count: 108 Msg: #7 267 days ago, March 11th 2009 | ha ha.. i have never heard of it!! I thought it was like a rowing thing or a tennis game from the sound of the name ;) Well I do live pretty far from Alice Springs.. that is my defense! | Mell Mell Post Count: 14064 Msg: #8 266 days ago, March 11th 2009 | Now my Australia fantasy is starting to kick in again. When I imagine being in Australia, I picure myself looking at the Sydeny Oprea House from a distance. I know there is plenty more to Australia than that landmark, but that is the one that I always imagine every time I think about visiting Australia. | Captain Gonzo Eric gonzales Post Count: 14 Msg: #9 266 days ago, March 11th 2009 | Australia sounds awesome but I think I agree that Europe is probably easier to get around. And I must admit that going to Oktoberfest while I am young and single sounds fun. I dont know when I'll get another opportunity to do that with out any major obligations and to have the time off during this festival. Can anyone play devil's advocate? | Mell Mell Post Count: 14064 Msg: #10 266 days ago, March 11th 2009 |  And I must admit that going to Oktoberfest while I am young and single sounds fun. It has a become a bit too much of a tourist attraction, in my opinion. But if you do intend to go to it, book accomodation now. It will soon all be booked up if it is not already. Barbara and Rod Barbara Post Count: 3 Msg: #11 261 days ago, March 16th 2009 | Just returned from Australia and it was great! However, with 2 weeks your will be able to see so much in Europe. Travel is easy and the distances not so far. History, Architecture, Art and of course Octoberfest (which is a lot of fun!) September is a great time to visit in Europe...less crowds. |  The Travel Camel Shane Dallas Post Count: 1042 Msg: #12 260 days ago, March 17th 2009 | This is going to bascially repeat what a fellow Australian - Bobby - said earlier. I would say that the best aspect of our country are the open spaces, weather, relaxed mood and lack of crowds. However, being such a big country, you will not see a lot within a 2 week period as the major sites are dispersed over a wide area. | Europe is the home of grand buildings. history and different cultures all within an overnight's journey of each other. You will get a lot more out of your 2 weeks in Europe than in Australia, where you will have to invest a bit more time to gain the benefits of visiting here. However, if you do see Europe for 2 weeks, limit yourself to 3 or 4 cities - as each place has its own character. A bit different from Australia where for the most part each of the cities are similar (Melbourne being the exception). [Edited: 04:16 - The Travel Camel ] Rensina Rensina van den Heuvel Post Count: 6 Msg: #13 255 days ago, March 22nd 2009 | Australia of course....there is not a country which is cleaner, friendlier and more beautiful!!! Can't go past it! | Number of Users: 9 | Number of Posts: 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
