Manly, Australia

Take a ferry or Jet Cat from Sydney to Manly and join the droves of Sydney siders as they walk down "The Corso". You'll find yourself surrounded by bars, boutiques, restaurants and skate-board riders. A beer in a bar will cost you $6 and an ice-cream cone $5. I chose an Australian rump steak dinner at the Cristal restaurant and it was worth every cent of the $12.90.
For a breathtaking view of the Australian coastline, take a bus from Sydney to Manly. The forty minute ride will cost you $4. Unfortunately, my trip has been marred by a severe case of the flu. Most of the holiday time was spent in bed nursing a Cuba Libre and Vegemite sandwiches. Also, I've had a hard time adjusting to walking upside down. Anyway, I think I'm ready now to start exploring Australia.