If there’s a better example of a picture postcard, remote island paradise to be found anywhere, we’d love to know where it is. A speck in the middle of the South Pacific, Aitutaki will take your breat…
A tropical paradise you’ve probably never heard of
Malaysia has always lured travellers with its beachfront resorts and natural wonders around Sabah, Penang and Langkawi. However, it’s the islands off the coast of Terengganu that have become Asia’s ne…
Exploring Britain’s Lake District
Touring Britain’s Lake District transports you to a serene world of undulating fells, mystical tarns and oak woodlands. And then there are the 16 lakes that add the fairytale overlay that have inspire…
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, peninsulas and islands – and at times, they don’t seem qu…
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 kind of place that allows itself to be easily locat…
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 felt the sun’s hot rays on the back of my neck. The l…
Drive New Zealand’s Scenic South Island
There’s so much to see and do on New Zealand’s South Island it’s like taking several holidays at once. From tranquil lakes to rushing rapids, snowcapped mountains to coastal fiords, wineries and fine …
National Parks of the USA
From the mountain ranges of Alaska to the watery marshes of Florida’s everglades, the United States has some of the most incredible National Parks in the world. The history of protecting wilderness ar…
Where to spend a white Christmas
There is something magical about experiencing a white Christmas. And thinking about where you’d like to see that snow falling is part of the fun when planning your winter getaway. Here are five places…
Get ready for Canberra’s Floriade
With the cool weather now settled in, thoughts of spring are never far away and in the nation’s capital, that means one thing for garden lovers. And it’s not just Canberrans … the million bulbs that s…