As I change down a gear and ease my way into the steep curves leading up towards Tarraleah, I’m not quite halfway along the most interesting, scenic a…
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Australia’s icons on the rails
A journey on The Ghan and the Indian Pacific are must-do Australian experiences for travellers everywhere. There are very few global journeys consider…
Australia’s Marvellous National Parks
Australia’s National Parks have come a long away since 1879. Ever since the ‘Royal National Park’ (Australia’s first) was est…
On New Zealand’s coast of green and gold
The magnificent waterways of the Marlborough Sound at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island are a spectacular maze of bays, channels, peninsu…
The Northern Territory’s ancient Lost City
In the remote Abner Ranges of Australia’s Northern Territory stand the bizarre stone pillars of an ancient Lost City. Cape Crawford is not the k…
The Ghan Expedition – Review of Australia’s great train journey
As I stepped off the train, the scorched, red earth made an audible crunch beneath my feet. Leaving the comfort of the air-conditioned carriage, I fel…
Exploring Northumberland’s castles
Medieval Northumberland used to be a dangerous place to be. Today, you can plunge back into medieval times through historical reenactments and a liber…
How to navigate Venice
The watery wonderland of Venice isn’t your typical city when it comes to getting around. Spread across 118 small islands, this perennial favourite a…
Luxury ocean cruising – Re-imagined
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours is defining a new era of ocean cruising. Scenic Eclipse – The World’s First Discovery Yacht, where luxury meets …
New York City – where the best things in life are free
All the great cities of the world come with a very expensive price tag. New York is no exception. She’s never a cheap date. With few Airbnb opti…