Australia

It’s 2-Up Time! Come in Spinner!

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Two-Up is a traditional Australian gambling game played with pennies that get thrown into the air. Players stand in a circle on a small pitch or ring and a spinner is chosen & players gamble on where the coins will fall. Continue reading

50 Years of lego in Australia

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Lego first arrived in the suitcase of British sales rep John Peddie in 1962. When he first started off he was informed by retailers that the Lego would never work here because Australian kids preferred being outside. Continue reading

It’s Business as Usual … No Matter What!

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Summer is always our busy time and this year it was no different. In fact it has been a little busier than usual because we have had additional social networks to maintain, and so much has been happening in Australia this summer. Continue reading

Aussie Souvenirs – The Real Deal?

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What do visitors to Australia want to take home? Usually something small because airline luggage weight limits restrict them. There are tourist shops and roadhouses willing to sell all kinds of tacky little sourvenirs to tourists to take home with them. Continue reading

The Real Australia

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Australian vacations are great for extended holidays and summer fun particularly if you like the warmer weather. In fact, since Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere a hot summer in the United States will be a nice winter in … Continue reading