For centuries, the west has looked to Asia for sustenance and knowledge and the spice trade routes supplied Europe and the world with extravagant flavours. Ancient religions and philosophies quenched …
A passionate traveller story on why we should visit Japan
We love sharing passionate travellers’ stories and here, Kelvin Baggs shares his recent trip to Japan. Although Kelvin has visited Japan several times, this trip he took in the sights of Osaka, Kyoto …
A Scenic river cruise pictorial – a holiday to remember
In 2016, I took my first river cruise holiday. While I had long been sold on the merits of ocean cruising, I wasn’t sure if river cruising was really for me. Then I boarded Scenic’s brand new ship, Am…
You’ll be inspired by these faith based tours
Few things are as special, or as memorable as a faith-based trip. Whether it’s walking in the footsteps of history’s most important religious figures, or visiting ancient sites where significant…
The new age of river cruising
River cruises aren’t just for the older crowd – at least not anymore. Uniworld has recently unveiled its newest river cruise brand, designed for travellers between the ages of eighteen and forty. Call…
Norfolk Island will surprise and delight
We’ve all heard the saying – ‘don’t knock it until you try it.’ And while the adage may not have been referring to travel, or any one destination, there’s no doubt it can be applied to this often over…
Tasmania road trip – history, hikes & wineries
Whether it’s a secluded beach or picturesque coastal hamlet, a stunning hiking trail or forest walk, there’s something about Tasmania that brings out the explorer in all of us. An island roughly the s…
Adventures of a wine tourer
We love sharing passionate travellers’ stories and here, wine-lover Joshua Hardcastle rejoices in his recent trip through picture postcard vineyard towns of France. Joshua visited Bordeaux, Asin…
Croatia and the Dalmatian coast
Lyn and David from Port Macquarie, NSW, have recently returned from a tour of the Dalmatian Coast. If you’re thinking about heading to this spectacular part of the world, their insights will be …