It's often said that travellers enjoy their holidays much more when they're exposed to the history and culture of an area before they embark on their travels. If you're thinking of coming to Australia, be sure to check out this handy travel advice.

Learn about Australia's geography, and history, national icons, public holidays, flora and fauna, weather and even our national obsession, Sport. Feel like celebrating? Browse our major calendar of events.

Totaltravel is also the place to find out about the Australian immigration policy, and the process of gaining a working visa. There's even a list of foreign embassies located in Australia. Just to make sure you're ready to go, have a look at our medical guide - info on how to get well and stay healthy.

Don't just take our advice though. Totaltravel also gives travellers the opportunity to review their experiences, letting you know just what's hot, and what's not. Explore our My Travel section and share your travel experiences with others.