Modern media, through television and films, has had at least one interesting effect on being a tourist. There are many places around the world now that for many are instantly recognisable, even for those who have never been there before. An obvious example is New York. Standing in Times Square for the first time in […]
The city of Sydney is surrounded by beautiful beaches, some of which are more famous than others. Among the most famous for those outside Australia is Bondi Beach. The name conjures up images of surfers and golden sands, and there is some truth in that image. The name itself apparently comes from an aboriginal word […]