A friend planted a seed in my head about going over to Australia in March as we share a birthday and it's been about ten years since since we hung out.
He says it's a good time of year to go, what with the height of summer having passed but still being warm, and flights are cheaper.
I quite fancy the idea, although there's no point in going for anything less than three weeks given the distance involved. This would mean some disruption to my annual leave and my time spent with my child.
However, life's been pretty flat for a while, and the adventure could re-awaken my appreciation of life and what is out there to enjoy. (Not that I don't enjoy spending time with my wee girl, and if I could I'd love to take her with me, but it's her mum.....that's what I need an adventure to get over)
It's been many years since I did any kind of distance, but some of you on here seem to be seasoned travellers. So, with this in mind, if I decided nearer the time to say "Och, eff it. Let's go!", a week or so before travelling, can good flight prices be had?
Ideally, as it's Oz and I have friends in Perth, Melbourne, Noosa and Sydney, it might make sense to pop in on all whilst in the neighbourhood, but that's what trains and buses are for (in the east, at least).
Any reccos for online travel resources with reputations for good deals?
Much appreciated, folks.
