5 Great Sydney Sightseeing Tours
Updated: 2011-10-03 06:18:00
: Sunday , October 2, 2011 5 Great Sydney Sightseeing Tours Sydney is one of the world’s greatest cities . Year after year it ranks in the top ten most livable cities in the world and every day hundreds of tourists from all walks of life grab their travel insurance book their plane tickets and head for Sydney’s picturesque shores . If you’re one of those tourists , we’ve put together a list of the top 5 sightseeing tours you can do in the Harbour City . Enjoy Photo : doug.deep Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour More and more major cities have these handy hop-on hop-off tours , and they’re the perfect way to get your bearings in a new city . The Sydney version has two arms , one that takes visitors in and around the city centre and all the historic sites , and another that is dedicated specifically
: Monday , September 26, 2011 Beginner’s Guide to Underwater Photography The underwater world is full of fascinating creatures , colours and textures that when captured on camera can produce some of the most striking images you are likely to see . Whether you are into scuba diving , snorkelling , swimming or surfing , there is no reason why you can’t share your experiences with admiring friends . Digital cameras make it a whole lot easier to get great images under the waves , so here’s a few tips to help even novice photographers snap some striking . photos The right gear The best news is you don’t have to buy a new camera , or even break to the bank , to get into underwater photography . Waterproof plastic housings are available for a wide range of point-and-shoot cameras that most
: Saturday , September 10, 2011 5 Great Cities to Experience from the Water What is it that makes a great city Is it the architecture The people The size There are so many elements that go into making a city great , but when a city is set near water , it definitely goes up in people’s esteem . Think of London and the Thames , or Paris and the Seine , or Venice with its canals . Yes , it’s certain that major cities take a lot of personality from the water that surrounds them , and for many , experiencing the city from a boat on the water can be an experience like no . other Photo : express000 Whether you’re checking out Sydney from the comfort of a Sydney Harbour cruise or gazing back at Monaco City from the deck of a yacht , the water makes an interesting change of pace in terms of
: Saturday , September 3, 2011 5 Adventure Water Sports to Try Before You Die Are you the kind of person who doesn’t consider it a holiday unless you’ve back-flipped off something Skydived Bungee-Jumped For an increasing number of travellers , extreme sports are making up a big part of the experience of being abroad . While your travel insurance company might not be too please about you getting up to crazy shenanigans abroad , there are certainly a growing number of companies creating equipment for you to do just that Here are 5 adventure water-sports that adrenalin-junkies must try Photo : tibchris Kite Boarding Holding onto massive kite kind of like the type that sits above a paraglide and strapped into a wakeboard surfboard , you’ll take surfing to a whole new level as you harness the