Now that it's the cricket season once again, Daniel has decided to have a little fun with the national religion to see how Australia's tourist assets might line up in an ultimate 11 to beat the world. Which of our tourist assets would make your first XI and why?
Eight days in China left Daniel Scott with a greater appreciation of the beautiful country he calls home. A surf or swim off one of our beautiful beaches; a weekend spent camping; an afternoon fishing... What do you think makes Australia "the lucky country"? What are some of your favourite Aussie activities?
Well, it's nearly that time again, the spring afternoon that has the whole of Australia on the edge of its seat. That's right, November 4, is Melbourne Cup day. What are your hottest tips for the races and favourite Melbourne Cup memories? Daniel shares some of his in this week's Scott Free blog.
There's been a wee uproar at Fraser Island recently with access to one of its beautiful lakes possibly being restricted. The reason: the number of antisocial idiots using Basin Lake as a toilet! Have your say: Should people who urinate in beauty spots be fined? How can we protect our environment from louts?
There has been a dramatic decline in the reputation of Qantas, an airline once regarded as being as Australian as lamingtons and Vegemite. According to a recent poll, more than 60 percent of Australians believe the carrier's safety standards have dropped. Do you still feel safe flying with the airline?
Australia has several of the world's most venomous snakes. Daniel Scott has learnt to face his fears of slithering serpents and his love and fascination of snakes is growing. Are you scared of snakes? Would you kill a snake if you came across one? Tell us about your snake encounters.
What creatures have you seen while diving off our coast? Which is your favourite Australian dive site? Read about some of Daniel's most memorable and thrilling scuba adventures. Giant manta rays, great white sharks and sea snakes are just a few of the beauties and the beasts he's encountered under water.
Daniel reflects on which is Australia's most loveable creature. The competition is harsh; however the large and quite fierce (!) koalas he met once don't make it to the top. Two of his favourites were encountered underwater... Which is Australia's cutest animal? Where are some of the best spots to find it?
Daniel Scott has an addiction... or actually two: e-mail and his mobile phone. Sometime he longs to go somewhere so remote in Australia that there is no mobile signal and no Internet access. What do you think? Is technology ruining holidays? How long could you go without your mobile or Internet access?
Where would you take the one you want to woo? Daniel shares some of the most romantic places he's been to around Australia. Unfortunately his travel companions — hulking male travel mates, ex-girlfriends and himself — haven't always lived up to the stunning sceneries and the love in the air...
