We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
For thousands of years, the Maya civilisation ruled Mexico. Their cities, temples and fortifications dot the landscape, leaving us to wonder at an advanced ancient society whose mystery and legend are the very bones of a nation. In the far eastern spur of Mexico, almost touching the arm of Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula hugs the … Read more
Travelling in Japan is – in a word – suberashii. Wonderful. But like all new places to visit, there are a few things we wish we’d known about before we arrived in Japan. Here are three things that will make your time in the Land of the Rising Sun even better. One thing that strikes … Read more
Gently lapping shores of blue green sea, soft, white sand and mysterious limestone towers sprouting from the water. The islands around Krabi are iconic to Thailand’s coast. Island-hopping in Krabi in your own private speedboat is a must. Do you remember when Alex Garland’s The Beach came out? When the movie from the book hit … Read more
The American Dream stands for liberty, equality of opportunity and a prosperous life born of honest hard work. But where can we find a more tangible form of this ultimate American ideal? Something simpler. Something tastier. Something we can sink our teeth into. With its foundations in the American Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, … Read more
While giant kangaroos and mega-koalas still claimed sovereignty over prehistoric Australia, the land’s first humans arrived. Their impact on the Kimberley Region in the wild north-west – echoes through time, making this already mystical place even more magical. When we’re travelling in Australia, we sometimes like to play a game. We look at an area … Read more
Food is always a great indicator of a country’s culture – definitely so in South Africa. With so many peoples from around the world calling SA home, the food choices here are almost boundless. But here are 7 things to eat in South Africa that highlight this safari of food. We were expecting an adventure … Read more
Bangkok’s Chinatown is a gallery of gastronomy – a humble playground of hawker food that, in recent years, has finally won the attention of Michelin awards. The colour, light and movement of this delicious marketplace is a photographer’s dream. Flames leap from busy grills and savoury smoke fills what little space the crowd leaves – … Read more
I think it’s safe to say we’re all jonesing to get away on a trip asap. I know that Christina and I are feeling the tug of the open road more than usual. This time of year we’re usually hiding from winter’s chilly gaze in Europe, the States or Asia… sometimes all three! Of course, … Read more
Away from the bright lights and noise of Krabi’s tourist strip, the secluded island of Koh Klang is a refuge of culture and quiet. Its focus on eco-tourism allows its few inquisitive visitors a perspective of Thailand that most tourists never get to see. As the long-tail boat pulls away from Khong Kha Pier and … Read more
Travel is in our blood. Not being able to fly away to our next new favourite place feels so alien to us all. But are things set to change? And if so, how safe is it to fly? We hear from Alan Joyce* – head of Qantas about what air travel now and in the … Read more