Travel and Culture
It is often said that “travel broadens the mind”. Whether you are an armchair traveller or are planning a trip of your own or, our course will unveil the secrets of some of the world’s top destinations. And best of all you don’t have to travel far to find us as our central CBD location is easily accessible by public transport. Be part of the WEA community!
Buddhist Art and the Silk Road
<p>Buddhism was established along the trade route of the Silk Road and in the city of Changan (currently Xi’an) where the Tang Dynasty (618-907) flourished. This period can be regarded as the
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Greece in Focus - Crete
<p>Crete, the largest Greek island, belongs to the Top 5 islands in the Mediterranean Sea and is a haven for fans of archaeology and beach lovers alike. But the mountainous landscapes of the island’s
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Discovering the White Continent: From Terra Australis to Antarctica
<p>What's like to be in Antarctica? Did you know the continent as a whole contains about 90% of the planet's freshwater ice and around 70% of the total fresh water on Earth? Discover the White
...<p>What's like to be in Antarctica? Did you know the continent as a whole contains about 90% of the planet's freshwater ice and around 70% of the total fresh water on Earth? Discover the White
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The Australian Overland Telegraph Line
<p>On 22 August 1872 the construction of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line between Port Augusta in South Australia and Darwin in the Northern Territory was completed, connecting Australia to the
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The Glory Days of Sydney's Department Stores
<p>In the 1930s Sydney’s great department stores were among the city’s largest employers. Anthony Horderns, Curzons, David Jones, Farmers, Grace Bros, Hordern Bros, McDowells, Marcus Clarke, Mark Foys
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Greece in Focus - Aegean & Ionian Islands
<p>Island hopping in Greece is a form of travel that can keep one occupied for months, if not years. A virtual two-hour whirlwind visit can naturally only provide some brief glimpses at just a few of
...<p>Island hopping in Greece is a form of travel that can keep one occupied for months, if not years. A virtual two-hour whirlwind visit can naturally only provide some brief glimpses at just a few of
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The Lost Towns of the Old Hume Highway
<p>Australia surely has no road with a more colourful past than the Old Hume Highway. Explorers, pioneers, highwaymen, bushrangers, convicts and the law have all played their part in establishing the
...<p>Australia surely has no road with a more colourful past than the Old Hume Highway. Explorers, pioneers, highwaymen, bushrangers, convicts and the law have all played their part in establishing the
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The Western Isles of Scotland
<p>The Western Isles, also known as the Outer Hebrides, are a 130 mile long string of 119 islands. We visit the largest two - Harris and Lewis. A place where the morning papers arrive in the afternoon
...<p>The Western Isles, also known as the Outer Hebrides, are a 130 mile long string of 119 islands. We visit the largest two - Harris and Lewis. A place where the morning papers arrive in the afternoon
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Get Your Mojo Working: A Night in Chicago
<p>Spend an evening hearing and seeing the development of the Chicago Blues genre while enjoying performances from the greats of Chicago Blues, including Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, B,B, King, Sonny
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The Columbian Exchange between the Old and the New World
<p>The discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492 began what became known as the Columbian Exchange. As Europeans traversed the Atlantic they brought with them plants, animals and
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