Volvo is launching an innovative online contest challenging people to virtually drive a Volvo C30 DRIVe around the world in 80 days, using only their Facebook friends. Volvo Cars will donate 15,000 Euros (AUD$24,000) in the winning ... the Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volvo C30 DRIVe & Facebook launch virtual round world contest

AFP Schoolgirl Sailor Crosses Equator in Round World Bid Bloomberg Watson, who began sailing at the age of eight, expects to spend about 240 days at sea on the 23000-nautical mile (42596- kilometer) journey in her effort to … Jessica Watson crosses the equator on solo sailing adventureHerald Sun Record-bidding Aussie teen sailor crosses ...

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Over the last few weeks I've been conducting interviews with the media about my round the world trip and giving suggestions for saving money while traveling for the holidays. I found out earlier today that an interview I did with WCHM, 1490 AM in Clarkesville, GA will be aired tomorrow morning at 8: ...

STEVE MINI: Australian freestyle motocross rider Steve Mini has taken first place in the FIM Freestyle Motocross World Championship "Night of Jumps" held in Namibia, Africa on Saturday night. Mini, who is originally from NSW is the first Australian rider ever to win a round of the prestigious European...

Round The World Colour. My sister gave me this great scarf for my birthday - it's from Indonesia and it's sewn all over with sparkling little orange beads. It's light and floaty, perfect for throwing over your shoulder on a coolish spring morning. The gorgeous old top is hand-crocheted, made in China, quite some time ago by the look of it. It cost me $4 from the Sallies and ...

... enjoyed climbing Table Mountain – and abseiling down its sheer granite rock face – visiting Robben Island, the gardens at Kirstenbosch. And a few even had the chance to take an exclusive, behind the scenes tour of the brand new Cape Town Stadium which is being built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read more here What a difference a day makes .... Click images to see large