hey girls,
for australia, unless you guys dont want the hassle of planning the trip, otherwise it'll be more interesting to go free & easy cos:
1) language not a prob. you can ask for directions
2) driving no prob. same direction and orientation as our vehicles.
for those of you thinking of doing F&E, i strongly suggest getting some guidebooks like lonely planet, etc.
personally i feel melbourne has most character. it has that arty farty culture, tons of cafes, pace of life is slower and pple are less rascist.
must-see places in melb:
1) phillip island (see fairy penguins),
2) sorrento/mornington peninsula for vineyards and golf,
3) the great ocean road to see the 12 apostles (now like 8 or 9 left),
4) brunswick/fitzroy for the alternative bohemian culture and great cafes,
5) south yarra/chapel st for more great shopping and cafes!
6) queen victoria market for fresh food produce like white button mushrooms, cherries, strawberries, etc.