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 →

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 →

Scream for a holiday

Visit Norway has come up with a novel way of promoting the country: inviting people to “scream your way to Norway”. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, who is best Continue reading →

Bugger the future, we’re going travelling

Who needs a new bathroom when you can travel to South America? Or a new plasma telly when you could have a couple of weeks at the beach in Queensland? Aussies Continue reading →

The Lady says no

Don’t ask for bottled water if you visit this island on the Great Barrier Reef. They don’t have any. Queensland’s Lady Elliot Island has become a plastic water bottle-free zone, with guests using Continue reading →

Has Gallipoli had its day?

It’s the time of year when Australians start making plans for Anzac Day travel, but many will be giving the famous dawn service at Gallipoli a miss. Gallipoli has had Continue reading →

Take your pic of destinations

Image-based social media platforms have become hot property when it comes to choosing where and when to travel. And they’re just getting started. Try describing the Sydney Opera House or Continue reading →

Australia, the land of travel opportunity

While many are bemoaning the state of tourism in Australia, this company sees a world of opportunity. Adventure tourism operator G Adventures will launch tours in Australia in the New Continue reading →

A new era at Mossman Gorge

We stand in silence in the rainforest of Queensland’s Mossman Gorge as Roy Gibson calls out to his ancestors. He speaks in his Aboriginal language, distinctive and lyrical, and it Continue reading →