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I've been to Sydney three times because I met my husband there on my first trip. So naturally I can see from personal experience why Yahoo would consider it to be one of the top ten romantic destinations on the planet. Imagine visiting a tropical place like South America's Amazon but staying within the comforts of Western life. Now imagine that it's about as safe and innocent as the US was during the 1950's. That's the best way I can describe Sydney. If you visit it's Botanical Gardens, bring some birdseed and you'll make friends with many of it beautifully colored parots and tropical birds like Rainbow Lorikeets and the White Sulfur Crested Cockatoos nested in palm trees. The weather in Sydney is a lot like the weather in Los Angeles, only it's more humid and they get more rain (but not that much in winter). Also, the food is a lot like the food in the US. ...and in some ways it's better. Imagine a McDonalds that sells gourmet food. Australians seem to like gourmet food a lot. So if you visit a McDonald's in Sydney, check out the McCafe. It's like Starbucks within a McDonalds. The coolest thing about Sydney is the super friendly people you'll meet there. "G'day Mate!" is not just an expression, it describes how people treat each other. Needless to say, I'll be returning. As for the price, because the Australian dollar has gone up in value, your US dollar won't buy as much as it used to. But if you're net savvy, and ask loccals where to find them, you'll find some bargains.

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5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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