Cruising: Jordan

“Pony-drawn solid-axle carriages were shaking less-active tourists in all directions as we approached the site.” says Ian McIntosh. ”But the pain is soon forgotten when you pass under what remains of Continue reading →

Aussies taking huge risks overseas

The number of Aussies heading overseas without recommended vaccinations has more than doubled over the past seven years, according to research released by vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur. With the colder Continue reading →

Beating the travel insurance traps

Wading through the language of a travel insurance policy is the worst part of holiday planning. Understanding the most common traps can make it easier. I lost three hours of Continue reading →

Cruise to Moreton Island

Poor Bella is a bit old and confused these days. She comes over to say hello and then leaves again, with that expression you get when you walk into a room Continue reading →

More Bear Grylls

If you liked the Bear Grylls safety video I posted on Monday, you might be interested in this behind-the-scenes footage showing it being made. I enjoyed watching it – because Continue reading →

Flying with Bear Grylls

Air New Zealand has kept up its output of clever safety videos, this time featuring television adventurer Bear Grylls. Edward ‘Bear’ Grylls, who is known for his wilderness adventures and Continue reading →

USA beats Bali

The US has overtaken Bali in the favour of Australian travellers, according to one of the biggest travel insurance providers in Australia, Cover-More. Analysis of more than 1.6 million travel Continue reading →

Cruising: Vanuatu

“The SS President Coolidge was a luxury liner that was built by the Americans and launched in 1931,” says Dave Ryan.  ”I believe it was one of the most opulent Continue reading →

TripAdvisor adds tours

TripAdvisor has taken another step towards becoming a one-stop shop for travel research, bringing tours and attractions onto its site through a partnership with Viator. Viator is the world’s leading Continue reading →

Looking for a round the world flight?

Backpackers and other around-the-world travellers can search and book complicated flight itineraries on the internet using new multi-country flight finder Indie. Launched by popular travel guide site BootsnAll, the free flight-finder Continue reading →