Friday 5/18 - Live Australia Chat with John Vlahides of Lonely Planet

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Question from Bradley on Facebook:

"I'm a diver and heard mixed things about the Great Barrier Reef. Is it a must dive location or is it just completely overrun with recreational divers?"

Answer from John:

"The farther you go out the Reef, the more pristine its character. Have a look at this video - remember, the Great Barrier Reef is 50 miles off-shore: Sailing the Great Barrier Reef - YouTube. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest living organism. Surely, that warrants your attention. Just choose your actual destination carefully; do good research. The Lonely Planet guidebook has good dive tips."

[TravelerBen_ll]

Question from Liz on Facebook:

"What are the best spots to experience arts and culture? Please give me several top places to visit. I want to see it all!"

Answer from John:

"My personal recommendation for arts ad culture is to compare and contrast Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney's culture is flashier, Melbourne has more grit."