Colors of Canberra - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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1. Tips are not officially accepted in local restaurants and cafes. Only luxury dining facilities can include tips in the total amount of the bill. As a rule, the size of tips is not more …
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The habit of locals to ”speak through clenched teeth” is a peculiar “legacy of hard times”, so even travellers who are fluent in English will have hard time understanding locals. The local dialect is another prominent national trait of locals. It may be a bit hard to understand in the beginning, but people get used to it quickly. Speaking of the local culture, we simply cannot fail to mention numerous national holidays. Calgary residents are very passionate about sports, so various sports events have become a good tradition.
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Lonsdale Street is recognized as the most attractive shopping street in Canberra. Actually, the whole street is a never-ending row of shops and souvenir stores that offer many exclusive …
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Canberra is a city of aromatic gardens that simply magnetizes visitors by its unforgettable harmony. While walking on parks and streets of the city you may catch yourself thinking each small …
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In Canberra, there are many interesting places that are worth visiting for holidaymakers with children. A great place for family holidays would be the National Zoo and Aquarium. It offers …
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Canberra
♥ St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka, 8.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Old Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, Goulburn, 74.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka, 8.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Old Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, Goulburn, 74.2 km from the center. On the map
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Colors of Canberra in photos
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