What’s the biggest surprise Down Under? Yes, Australians speak English, and no, you will not understand everything they say. You won’t need a translator, but you will want at least a basic understanding of Aussie terminology for your visit. Here are some “bits and pieces” about Aussie lingo you’ll want to know before you go.
One of only 12 “megadiverse” countries that together account for 75% of the world’s total biodiversity, Australia is home to more than 1,000,000 plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on earth.
Tim Cahill has dined with the headhunting Karowai in Irian Jaya and tracked down Colombian guerillas who are inclined to kidnap Americans. He has written books with titles like Jaguars Ripped My Flesh and A Wolverine is Eating My Leg. What is the “real” life of this professional adventurer like? I wanted to find out.
“If nature didn’t make it, one of our customers almost certainly did.” Join me on a tour of Autodesk’s fascinating mini-museum, where more than 20 exhibits—ranging from a Ford Shelby GT500 to an 8.5-foot dinosaur made from more than 62,000 LEGOs—represent the diverse range of products designed with Autodesk software.
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, one that’s beautiful and relaxing and utterly unique? While a wine-tasting excursion and dinner in Napa Valley are good standbys, I’ve found something even better: give Mom a gift certificate for a plein air oil painting retreat in wine country.
Learn to decant wine in the glass, and discover a delicious-yet-affordable “doghouse” bottle that can serve as a standby gift for when … you know … you’re in the doghouse.
