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Car Hire In Australia

Hi all, Im in a bit predicament at the moment. Im travelling from the uk to oz in February for 2 weeks but cannot for the life of me find a car hire company to rent too 20 year olds. I understand most countries are the same but ive had a full uk license for 3 years now. Do any of you here know a way i can hire a car?
Thanks in advance
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You have to remember in Australia you have to drive upside down, so It's a little different.

jaszek said:
You have to remember in Australia you have to drive upside down, so It's a little different.
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And on the wrong side of the road

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And on the wrong side of the road
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I didn't include that since I saw the OP is from the UK

NatTheCat said:
Hi all, Im in a bit predicament at the moment. Im travelling from the uk to oz in February for 2 weeks but cannot for the life of me find a car hire company to rent too 20 year olds. I understand most countries are the same but ive had a full uk license for 3 years now. Do any of you here know a way i can hire a car?
Thanks in advance
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Where are you visiting? Your best bet may be to try the smaller more indie car rental places that cater for backpackers ect such as bayswater car rentals in Sydney or this one http://www.travellers-autobarn.com.au/backpacker-car-rental

Are you flying into Sydney?

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I didn't include that since I saw the OP is from the UK
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Ahh, I skip read the op

Yh it is kinda upside down and on the wrong side. Depends on how you look at it. I spoke to a rental agency in Oz and they said the only way is for a 21 year old to pay and collect the vehicle. So we have some family friends over there that may be willing to do that and have me as a named driver. Hope so as it will kinda ruin the holiday i wanted.
Im flying from Manchester to Dubai, 3 days in Dubai, then to oz for 17 Days..
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Q for dish users

Hi guys,l so I have time warner cable and im a football fan (a chore when living in the USA) and i want to watch beIN Sport USA (New footy network in the states http://beinsport.tv/) and TWC doesnt carry it but dish does.
So my main question is can I order the cheapest simplest dish pack ( i think its the $30 family one) and just as to add on a sports pack that include this channel?
Please and thanks
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IF you have any other suggestion im all ears, or eyes in this case

I would call and ask.
However, I had direct TV and it went out every time it rained with, winds over 10mph or, my next door neighbor sneezed..... It was terrible.
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Babydoll25 said:
I would call and ask.
However, I had direct TV and it went out every time it rained with, winds over 10mph or, my next door neighbor sneezed..... It was terrible.
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I can vouch for that. Satellite sucks.

Babydoll25 said:
I would call and ask.
However, I had direct TV and it went out every time it rained with, winds over 10mph or, my next door neighbor sneezed..... It was terrible.
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063_XOBX said:
I can vouch for that. Satellite sucks.
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yeah thats not really my worry as ill only be watching one channel on it ....so yeah but ill probably call them tomorrow and check if they do that
thanks

Travel/Vacation Thread

I searched and didn't find a thread like this, so i figured i'd start one.
As stated in the title, this thread is for people going on vacation/traveling to places. Post your quires about a city or country here. Need some recommendations of places to visit, post here.
I'll start, since I'm going to New York, Philadelphia New Jersey and Boston next month, I need some recommendations of some places to go. I will be going with my family, so any places that are family friendly will be welcome.
Thanks in advance

Vacation? What's that?
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redneck_666 said:
Vacation? What's that?
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I think it's got something to do with taking time off work and then travelling to places where you don't normally live. Rumour has it people crowd into public transport and onto planes, and then arrive at even more crowded places to spend a week or two crowding into 'tourist attractions' and queuing to see things.
And they pay a lot of money to do this.

DirkGently said:
I think it's got something to do with taking time off work and then travelling to places where you don't normally live. Rumour has it people crowd into public transport and onto planes, and then arrive at even more crowded places to spend a week or two crowding into 'tourist attractions' and queuing to see things.
And they pay a lot of money to do this.
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You forgot to mention how most of them go to places that have lots of neon and alcohol, and they spend their time looking for native food establishments that serve the food they eat when they're not vacationing.

Archer said:
You forgot to mention how most of them go to places that have lots of neon and alcohol, and they spend their time looking for native food establishments that serve the food they eat when they're not vacationing.
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Strange isn't it? When i drank i could usually find a pub/restaurant/shop within a mile or two of where i lived. Never had to jump on a plane to find alcohol. Or food for that matter!
Apparently some people go for the 'sun'. Funny thing is, i've noticed that the sun often comes to me, wherever i am at the time. They'll kick themselves when they find that out!

Also, i hate the sun. Travel Agents should sell 'Rain Breaks'. Perhaps a week or two to the Amazon during monsoon season. Now that i could get on board with!

I want to be in Germany on vacation.
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I usually just go to Joliet & Chicago IL to see my cousins. Besides that, the last vacation I was on was going with my roommate and her friend to Shenandoah Valley for Xmas a few years ago. If you have never been on a snowboard, and you get high just before, you're gonna have a bad time.

VaderSKN said:
I want to be in Germany on vacation.
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I usually just go to Joliet & Chicago IL to see my cousins. Besides that, the last vacation I was on was going with my roommate and her friend to Shenandoah Valley for Xmas a few years ago. If you have never been on a snowboard, and you get high just before, you're gonna have a bad time.
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Both places I have never been before

I wanna go to Antarctica!
Just kidding. I would love to go Paris. And New York. And LA. And Miami. And...i suppose that's it, for now. And yeah, i never wanna visit Scotland. Heard that some men wore frocks/skirts there.
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Also, i hate the sun. Travel Agents should sell 'Rain Breaks'. Perhaps a week or two to the Amazon during monsoon season. Now that i could get on board with!
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You want rain? Well come on over
It's currently sunny and it's going to stay like that for a week or so, but come on over in december/january and you'll get your rain. Plenty of rain
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LordManhattan said:
You want rain? Well come on over
It's currently sunny and it's going to stay like that for a week or so, but come on over in december/january and you'll get your rain. Plenty of rain
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I didn't realize it was stormy on Kepler-34b.

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I didn't realize it was stormy on Kepler-34b.
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Not stormy. Just acid rain. Piece of cake.
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DirkGently said:
Also, i hate the sun. Travel Agents should sell 'Rain Breaks'. Perhaps a week or two to the Amazon during monsoon season. Now that i could get on board with!
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You should come over here, rains everyday this time of the year
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Hi, where can I rent a vacation. Is it warm?

Yes, Singapore is hot. It's tropical, so hot and wet (for the most part).
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Its funny how you always want to get out of your country and visit some place, but when you're there, you just want to go home

Montoyatok said:
Its funny how you always want to get out of your country and visit some place, but when you're there, you just want to go home
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You can never go home.
/quote.

Go to Hawaii. I went there in 2009 and I didn't want to go back to San Antonio.

Need Life Advice Please..

Hi my name is Miguel I'm 19 year old guy.. Currently I'm struggling in life! NOOOO! I'M NOT HERE TO ASK FOR MONEY ETC!!
I just want your advice! I recently moved to the Bronx new York. And it has be so rough for me!! The job I have is only getting to pay my rent and have 20$ left (weekly).. There is days where I can't even afford to eat! AGAIN IM NOT ASKING FOR MONEY!! I just please want your advice, help trying to find another job if you know anything around here or north new Jersey and for any tips you can give me to move forward..
Please I need help getting through this..
sincerely Miguel
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egren58 said:
Hi my name is Miguel I'm 19 year old guy.. Currently I'm struggling in life! NOOOO! I'M NOT HERE TO ASK FOR MONEY ETC!!
I just want your advice! I recently moved to the Bronx new York. And it has be so rough for me!! The job I have is only getting to pay my rent and have 20$ left (weekly).. There is days where I can't even afford to eat! AGAIN IM NOT ASKING FOR MONEY!! I just please want your advice, help trying to find another job if you know anything around here or north new Jersey and for any tips you can give me to move forward..
Please I need help getting through this..
sincerely Miguel
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Wrong section. Should be in Offtopic. Hopefully a mod can move it.

Oh OK sorry how do I move it?..
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egren58 said:
Hi my name is Miguel I'm 19 year old guy.. Currently I'm struggling in life! NOOOO! I'M NOT HERE TO ASK FOR MONEY ETC!!
I just want your advice! I recently moved to the Bronx new York. And it has be so rough for me!! The job I have is only getting to pay my rent and have 20$ left (weekly).. There is days where I can't even afford to eat! AGAIN IM NOT ASKING FOR MONEY!! I just please want your advice, help trying to find another job if you know anything around here or north new Jersey and for any tips you can give me to move forward..
Please I need help getting through this..
sincerely Miguel
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Have you tried going to a citizens advice agency? (Not sure of the american equivalent) they will be able to give you advice better to your local situation. Also they may be able to help you write up your c.v (resumae?) to the best it can be so you can apply for other jobs.
Have you thought about trying for a flat share to save on the cost of rent?
Also shopping at dollar stores should help you push the cost of food/living down. Planning your meals ahead will also help, buying cheap and in bulk where possible ect.
As far as getting another job is concerned once you have made up a great c.v (resumae) print off a load of them, (use a library printer if you don't have your own) and put them into every job/shop that you see to help spread your availability about
the thing to remember is that you are still young, especially from an american point of view (under 21) and things will always be tough trying to make it in a new area/city on a low income job. But things will get easier, you will start to learn where is the cheapest to buy your food/house goods and the more you put your c.v (resumae) out the more likely you are to get hired by other places
Keep your chin up pal, its achieveable, the nice house and the great food. It just takes time and a lot of effort
Good luck pal
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heavy_metal_man said:
Have you tried going to a citizens advice agency? (Not sure of the american equivalent) they will be able to give you advice better to your local situation. Also they may be able to help you write up your c.v (resumae?) to the best it can be so you can apply for other jobs.
Have you thought about trying for a flat share to save on the cost of rent?
Also shopping at dollar stores should help you push the cost of food/living down. Planning your meals ahead will also help, buying cheap and in bulk where possible ect.
As far as getting another job is concerned once you have made up a great c.v (resumae) print off a load of them, (use a library printer if you don't have your own) and put them into every job/shop that you see to help spread your availability about
the thing to remember is that you are still young, especially from an american point of view (under 21) and things will always be tough trying to make it in a new area/city on a low income job. But things will get easier, you will start to learn where is the cheapest to buy your food/house goods and the more you put your c.v (resumae) out the more likely you are to get hired by other places
Keep your chin up pal, its achieveable, the nice house and the great food. It just takes time and a lot of effort
Good luck pal
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Thank you I actually just went to an office yesterday and they helped me make a resume. Hopefully this helps. And regarding the flat share Rent what you mean by flat share?.
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a flat share in the uk is where 2 people would move into the same accommodation in order to pay less rent individually, as it's split 2 ways. people usually advertise that they are looking for flat-mates in local newspapers ect. Like this

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a flat share in the uk is where 2 people would move into the same accommodation in order to pay less rent individually, as it's split 2 ways. people usually advertise that they are looking for flat-mates in local newspapers ect. Like this
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I'm already doing that I'm renting a room but its 600$ a month.. And I only make 740$
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Can someone please move this to off topic. I want to hear out more about people opinions
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egren58 said:
I'm already doing that I'm renting a room but its 600$ a month.. And I only make 740$
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If you look around, you can find a room in Brooklyn for $400. Kind of hard, but hey can be found.
Also, look around on Craigslist for small gigs that can get you some more cash.

jaszek said:
If you look around, you can find a room in Brooklyn for $400. Kind of hard, but hey can be found.
Also, look around on Craigslist for small gigs that can get you some more cash.
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Brooklyn"?.. No way last time I was there me and my uncle got shot at! Smh I was thinking of moving to new jersey I heard rent is cheaper over there
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egren58 said:
Brooklyn"?.. No way last time I was there me and my uncle got shot at! Smh I was thinking of moving to new jersey I heard rent is cheaper over there
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God damnit. I hate that Brooklyn stereotype, since it's not true. The Bronx overall is more dangerous that Brooklyn. Where I live up north, it's too expensive for the criminals to live here. You're thinking of Canarsie, Bed-Stuy and East New York.

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God damnit. I hate that Brooklyn stereotype, since it's not true. The Bronx overall is more dangerous that Brooklyn. Where I live up north, it's too expensive for the criminals to live here. You're thinking of Canarsie, Bed-Stuy and East New York.
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Exactly. I live in the hood.
Bay Ridge xD

Product F(RED) said:
Exactly. I live in the hood.
Bay Ridge xD
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Oh damn. You have the Verezzano gang down there. What do they steal from you for crossing the bridge now, $15?

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Oh damn. You have the Verezzano gang down there. What do they steal from you for crossing the bridge now, $15?
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Yeah, $15. And I go to college on the island, but I take the bus, because there's no way I'm paying $15 a day + gas + $100/semester for a parking sticker.
You?

Product F(RED) said:
Yeah, $15. And I go to college on the island, but I take the bus, because there's no way I'm paying $15 a day + gas + $100/semester for a parking sticker.
You?
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CSI?
I live in Greenpoint and take the train down to Manhatan Beach. Sometimes when the F stops at bay ridge it sounds like gay ridge. Lol
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jaszek said:
CSI?
I live in Greenpoint and take the train down to Manhatan Beach. Sometimes when the F stops at bay ridge it sounds like gay ridge. Lol
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Yup, CSI. Finishing up my last year next semester. Can't wait to finish.
Lmao that's what Staten Island people call Bay Ridge, which is ironic because I feel bad for anyone who lives on Staten Island.

Brooklyn is not for me.. :/ I was going to go to college there but I was like nope..
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Dude. Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Heights, and Park Slope are just a few of the great, nice neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Seriously, visit any one of them and you'll see what I'm talking about. Walk on Shore Road in Bay Ridge and you'll see what I mean.

Product F(RED) said:
Yup, CSI. Finishing up my last year next semester. Can't wait to finish.
Lmao that's what Staten Island people call Bay Ridge, which is ironic because I feel bad for anyone who lives on Staten Island.
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I got one more semester at kingsborough. Lol. Hopefully go to city college after that.
Don't understand why anyone from SI would crap on other boroughs, since they live in the worst piece of land in the north east. Even Jersey isn't that bad, though it is at close second.
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Brooklyn is not for me.. :/ I was going to go to college there but I was like nope..
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Brooklyn is not what they show in the movies.
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What's your summer vacation plan??

Now started summer..what's plan for vacation??
Will go any beach or hill station..
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My plan is to wait for summer to come back. Only 9 months to go

GOTO Montenegro

Going to Austria for a week and a half. (The one without the kangaroos).
Kärnten, to be specific. I did Vienna and Interlaken last year, and Tirol more years than I care to count. Only visited Kärnten once about 10 years ago.
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My plan is to wait for summer to come back. Only 9 months to go
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Ohhh 9months???
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ShadowLea said:
Going to Austria for a week and a half. (The one without the kangaroos).
Kärnten, to be specific. I did Vienna and Interlaken last year, and Tirol more years than I care to count. Only visited Kärnten once about 10 years ago.
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What a shame. The one with kangaroos is much more interesting.

Hope to visit my parents in San Diego in September. My brother will be there too. Haven't seen him since 2010.

no plan for vacation, yet.
maybe planning a trip to Bali :laugh:

Save up money for the fall semester of college and hang with my girlfriend.
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I am thinking about traveling to Asia. It is my dream since I am a school boy. I am thinking about traveling to India, China and Bangkok.

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What a shame. The one with kangaroos is much more interesting.
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Still on the bucket list. Sadly, I'll have run out of cash by the time I'm on the plane. Austria is within driving distance. Australia is... not. :laugh:

am gonna hunt sum snek.
hissss.....hissss......sssssss........

I always go to travel for excursion. Not only in summer but also when I get free time. Mostly I like to travel always.

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I always go to travel for excursion. Not only in summer but also when I get free time. Mostly I like to travel always.
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Yeah great. but summer is like when all have free times. so

kenil89 said:
Yeah great. but summer is like when all have free times. so
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Yeah, right you're. Actually summer is the right time for excursion.

No plans to go anywhere, gonna stay at home and work on my next game.

First of all, I should ask my boss why I don't have a summer vacation!

stay in france and go near the sea with my children

madrid

It's too early to think about vacation!