In Sydney, instead of paying $19.80 to ascend the AMP Centrepoint Tower or $117 to traverse the span of the Harbour Bridge, canny backpackers head up the Harbour Bridge's south-east pillar, accessible via the stairs in Cumberland Street for $5! ... http://www.hotelssydney.com.au/ Hotels in Sydney. Excellent practical guide for backpackers who's planning to visit Australia. I've been here for almost a year now (I'm an expat) and have not toured the other states. ...
Many first-time visitors expect the city to be kitsch, but the casino owners are far too canny to be sentimental. Yes, there are a few Elvis impersonators around, but what characterizes the city far more is its endless quest for novelty. Long before they lose their sparkle, ... Faithful replications of the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Campanile Tower, and St. Mark's Square offer awe-inspiring sights and sounds true to the crown jewel of Europe. ...
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