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Stay safe in Australian Uni accommodation during the bushfires

When your holiday travel plans are affected by the Australian bushfires and you are looking for a safe place to stay, a great option is a stay at a University college.

Recent bushfire events have impacted numerous travellers around Australia with National Parks and Highways being closed and whole areas being evacuated. If you are traveling around the country and are facing the challenging question “Where do I go and where can I stay?”, a University College / Residence is a safe choice. 

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St Paul’s College Sydney brand new studio apartments

St Paul’s College Sydney offers brand new 4-star accommodation starting A$223 for 2, including free Wifi & parking.

St Paul’s College at the University of Sydney offers brand new 4-star accommodation in their new Serviced Studios.

The studio apartments are located in an historic property offering en-suite accommodation with air conditioning, free Wifi and flat-screen TV for individual travellers, families and corporate stays. Free on-site parking. Rates from A$223 per night for 2 people.

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Quick guide to Sydney New Year’s Eve

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are well known around the world as a fantastic event. And it is no wonder that in Sydney this is the busiest time of the year!
Are you coming to Sydney to see the fireworks and have no idea where to go for the best view & what else you can do on New Year’s Eve?
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Schlafen wie bei Harry Potter

St Andrews College, University of Sydney
St Andrews College, University of Sydney

Wenn Sie mit einem limitierten Budget reisen, aber nicht auf Qualität verzichten wollen, warum nicht in einem historischen University College übernachten? Während der Semesterferien ziehen die Studenten mit ‘Sack und Pack’ aus und die Zimmer stehen leer.

Die meisten Zimmer stehen während der australischen Sommerferien von November bis Februar zur Verfügung, aber es gibt auch vereinzelt Zimmer das ganze Jahr über. Continue reading “Schlafen wie bei Harry Potter”

What is the difference between a College and a Hotel?

St Andrew's College, Dining Hall
Dining Hall, St Andrew’s College, the University of Sydney
A College is quite different from a hotel; providing comfortable surroundings for students during the University terms and visitors during University holidays.

Colleges usually have a dining hall, several common rooms some with TV or fireplace and tea & coffee making facilities. Some colleges Continue reading “What is the difference between a College and a Hotel?”