Australia
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 30th, 2001 | Trackback
Budget travelers commonly referred to as “backpackers” have always known that many of the hostels they patronize around the world are firetraps, but when the Palace Hostel in Childers, Queensland burned recently, killing 15 guests, the expression took on real meaning. Since then, Queensland authorities have been inspecting hostels and have found about a dozen in Townsville that violate fire codes. The hostels will be shut down unless they complete the necessary repairs.
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Australia
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 25th, 2001 | Trackback
It should come as no surprise, but prices in Sydney during the Olympics will be up, with taxi fares hiked ten percent to encourage drivers to keep cabs on the streets, and restaurants imposing automatic penalties for no-shows. At many restaurants, credit card information will be taken to confirm reservations, and if you don’t show up, or even if you cancel late, you will be charged as much as $50.
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Australia
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | July 17th, 2001 | Trackback
A violent highway attack by a lone gunman has caused Australian authorities to warn travelers to avoid three major highways in the north central part of the country. A British couple was held up by a man who signaled that he had car trouble July 14 on the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek, 155 miles north of Alice Springs. Highways to avoid are the Stuart Highway between Darwin and Port Augusta, the Victoria Highway between Katherine and Kununurra in Western Australia, and the Barkly Highway between Tennant Creek and Mt. Isa in Queensland. Authorities have warned not to stop for anyone requesting help.
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