Often the more you travel, the more you appreciate what you have on your own doorstep. Experienced global nomads will tell you there is nothing like the Australian outback, there are no beaches that c…
Why you should visit Iceland
The small country of Iceland is turning up the heat. From just under one million visitors in 2012, numbers have more than doubled, and that trend looks set to continue. As travellers continue to seek …
6 reasons you’ll love Back-Roads Touring
It’s what Back-Roads Touring doesn’t include in the tours that separate them from the competition. Don’t expect oversized buses brimming with dozens of passengers, nor endless days o…
Sailing Italy’s Bay of Naples
Buried for centuries beneath metres of volcanic debris, the once thriving Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii were destroyed in AD79 when the force of Mount Vesuvius unleashed her deadly fury. Th…
Scenic Eclipse submarine
Discover the mysteries of the underwater world as you dive deep into the blue onboard the exclusive Scenic Eclipse submarine. The World’s First Discovery Yacht by Scenic is redefining the standard of …
The Plane annoying truth of travel revealed
Travelling in economy can be a challenge at best of times. On a recent survey, Australian travellers were asked a simple question – what annoys you most when flying? And the answers may, or may …
Falling for Autumn in the USA & Canada
Tour any northern US State during the autumn ‘Fall’ months and you will be treated to a spectacular kaleidoscope of colour. Gorgeous leaf displays along the highways, back-roads and small towns of the…
Helping to fix the planet’s plastic plague
The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers – and the wildlife they contain – are being inundated by over 300 million tonnes of discarded plastic. Each year, this is increasing by an unprecedente…
Canada’s fairy-tale like castle hotels
Scenic is known around the world for its authentic journeys, where luxury and culture come together in one great package. That’s especially true in Canada, where Scenic has teamed up with Fairmont Hot…
Discover luxury train travel in Africa
Africa is one of the great frontiers for travellers – add the romance of rail and you have bucket list material. This fascinating, diverse and ever-changing continent happens to offer three of the wor…