A home on wheels is the way to go to explore Australia’s island state. It’s 5.30am, a time when most sensible people are still in bed with their dreams. As the inky night sky lightened, I peered throu…
Leaf Peeping during New England fall
In Japan, they call it momijigari. In New England, it’s known as leaf-peeping. Come fall, Americans jump in their cars and search out the changing colours of the landscape in Connecticut and other nor…
Quick guide to Wellington, New Zealand
When Lonely Planet dubs you the ‘coolest little capital in the world’ it’s a lot to live up to. Wellington, New Zealand, is an energetic city (not yet a metropolis) and as I soon discover, it really d…
Inside a Bali surf school
It turns out that being a surf instructor is a whole lot of fun, but also a whole lot of hard work. Leaning on a bar in the sweltering noon heat of Bali, Dean Gough has the casual clothes and straggly…
British film and TV buffs rejoice
If you’re a movie buff or a fan of British TV classics, Back-Roads Touring has some special small group tours that will take you right to the heart of famous and very familiar places. From the cult cl…
Hawaii in all seasons
Hawaii is a perfect holiday destination year-round. But some months are even more perfect in particular parts of the islands. Here’s how to spend the entire year in spectacular weather. January: Honol…
Dunedin – city of beaks and bagpipes
There’s a busy and elegant southern hemisphere city where half an hour out of town, the world’s biggest albatross chicks perch plumply on untidy nests, waiting for mum to come home; and where a …
Where to picnic in paradise on Norfolk Island
The only thing that will drag your eyes away from the views on a picnic in paradise will be the taste of the home-grown Norfolk Island food. Norfolk Island is full of wonderful picnic spots where you …
Hit the road in Australia – 4 classic road journeys
With the cruise control activated and a feel-good beat on your vehicle’s music system, hit the open road and experience the freedom and space of Australia. Here are four classic road journeys to…
Stay at one of these UK castle or manors
Admired for their stately appearance and grand country style, the castles and manors of the UK bring a fairytale-like quality to any holiday in Britain. But why just view these tower embellished fortr…