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From July 5-9, Melbourne hosted a fabulous boat show for everyone from canoe and kyak wilderness enthusiasts, traditional fishermen to power boat junkies and posh yachtsmen.  Many people forget that Australia is partly known for the Murray-Darling river which is very popular for hosue boat rental vacations and other boat-related holidays.  The vast array of choices and prices of boat merchandise might boggle just about anyone's mind.  The Boating Industry of Victoria arranged ...

Toastmasters is an international organisation which encourages people to develop confidence, leadership and comaraderie through public speaking and interacting with experienced toastmasters.  Some people belong to particular clubs and concentrate on specific personal goals.  Other people drop by and act as guests at different clubds to see what its all about.  Toastmasters can be found in different countries, but if you're visiting the Melbourne area, you'll be surprised at the extent of ...

An upcoming event worth time is The Age's 2007 Melbourne Writer's Festival. This will take place from Tuesday August 24-Sunday September 2.  Baffle yourself with the up-and-coming.  Discover writers you hadn't heard of and others you've read for years.  Meet them over a coffee or at an event reception. 

Its an opportunity to hob-nob with international literary minds of the past and present.  Writers, publishers, agents and a fascinated public all get ...

Recent debates over fresh water shortages and future availablity draw attention to an increased public interest has developed in Melbourne water systems.  Tourists and locals seek to learn more.  You have more opportunities to learn about the history of water capturing and usage than meet the eye.

The Water Discovery Centre in Werribee is one example.  This reveals where local drinking water originates.  Its set up like a museum with displays and interactive games.  ...

Back in 2000, I had the invigorating experience of an acrobatic air flight in outside of Valparaiso, Chile.   I experienced +6gs and was flying for about 35 minutes in very unusual circumstances.  It was one of my sincere thrills of a lifetime.  I would highly recommend this kind of experience to anyone, providing your health is okay and meet other requirements.     

While visiting Melbourne, visitors have the amazing opportunity to experience an acrobatic ...

Many people know that Australia has a growing Asian population, but fewer people are aware of the history behind this immigration.  Fewer people are knowledgable about the many examples of Asian culture which continue to enrich Australian multiculturalism. 

The Museum of Chinese Australian History is well worth a visit.  It's located at 22 Cohen Place in the centre of the city.  If you look at your map, you will find it quite easily near Little ...

I know.  I know.  Some people are just sick of the traditional bus tours.  They really appreciate the opportunity to take in local sites on their own.  You may be the sort of person who has no desire to rent a car or leave the centre of the city.  That may be too much trouble, or you may be pressed for time.  That's fine.  Rest asssured, that you can still find your fill ...

Are you the sort of person who loves books and learning the stories behind local archtecture? The Victoria State Library offers regular 45 minute tours which enable visitors to learn about the history of the building and its vast collections. If you arrive after the last tour has already begun, you can sit down and read while you wait for the next tour, or you can explore outside to pass the time.  ...

In life, you never know who you're going to meet.  You never know how these people may introduce you to something that enriches your life or, remind you of very meaningful things you had forgotten or put to the side. 

While I was involved in the 2007 International Australian Airshow, one of my peers told me he was a diver at the Melbourne Aquarium.   Now, back in 2000, while in Chile, I took an introductory ...

For anyone in town who is interested in discussing recent books with authors over wine or coffee, many options exist. Depending on where you stay in or around Melbourne, its helpful to check local listings of primary and second hand book shops.  Many have monthly schedules of events which are themselves free.  You simply need to know where to look. 

Alternatives include checking the yellow pages, tourist bureaus and even your hotel concierge for ...