On The Right Side Of The Tracks – what are the Ghan’s off-train experiences like?
Iconic as it is, the Ghan is more than just a train journey through the centre of Australia. It’s an opportunity to get out…
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Songlines in Sky Country—drones tell ancient tales above Uluru
Standing taller than the Eiffel Tower and as wide as Manhattan, Uluru is sacred to Anangu, the people who have lived here for 50,000…
Sailing on the Sunshine Coast – Saltwater Eco Tours cultural cruise
A river cruise is all well and good, but when you leave with an awareness of the culture and history that surrounds a place,…
Explore the oldest art gallery on earth – the Kimberley, Australia
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…
Beyond Krabi – Koh Klang the eco-tourism island
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….
Beyond the Cape – South African destinations you must visit
With over 10 official languages, a vast range of ecosystems and climates, and a fascinating if chequered history, South Africa is about the most…
The city within a city – Soweto, the pulsing heart of Johannesburg
Home to over 2 million people and covering an enormous 200km² of Johannesburg’s southwestern side, Soweto is an epicentre of culture and community, and…
Safari with a difference – !Xaus Lodge in the Kalahari Desert, SA
Merely saying the name Kalahari summons all sorts of images; vast expanses of red shimmering sands, multitudes of roaming animals, a wide, star-filled night…
Coquun – the heritage of the Hunter
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) –…
How to photograph people when you’re travelling
Being able to capture the faces and places from your travels is the best souvenir you can bring home. But if – like I…
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