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What are the top 10 "do not miss" things to do in Australia? I have 14 days to explore the continent.
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no... just one place to go, or tailand,or australia, or jamaica, or south africa... one country ;) sorry not to be clear :S thanks a lot for the answer anyway! cheers FilipeC
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Hi there! Is there anyone with a good solution for this problem? -january -1300�� -departing from "all europe" -to: australia - pacific / central/south america / africa -until 15 days -paradisiac beaches, adventure, night life -1 person Big mix no?!? Obrigado Filipe C.
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