I have spent nearly 6 months in Australia over the past 20 years of traveling in this part of that world. I keep returning because of its geographic landscape, history, food, wine scene, and incredible diversity of experiences. And the fact that it never feels over crowded. But the one destination that has eluded me so far has been Tasmania. Recently I began thinking about exploring this island and began doing some research in preparation for a possible visit. First, I’ll start with the basics: Tasmania is not a country, […]

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Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. That is a long time in Asia. Tell us what first drew you […]

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From magnificent sandstone buildings to extravagant marble interiors, there is always something charming and beautiful about historical architecture with a rich history behind it. In Australia, multiple heritage-listed buildings have been refurbished and transformed into hotels, giving travellers a chance to experience the old-world charm of these gorgeous buildings. In this guide, we have handpicked the 8 best heritage hotels in Australia that are nothing but captivating. Capella Sydney is one of the best-designed heritage hotels in Sydney. The 5-star luxury hotel is built inside a heritage-listed sandstone building, previously […]

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Road Scholar Contest Winners Will Find “Golden Ticket” in 2025 Catalog Boston, Mass. (January 5, 2024) — Road Scholar, the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults, is having an early kick-off of their 50th anniversary celebration with a contest called the “Great Global Giveaway.” Seven lucky winners will win one of seven educational adventures to seven continents, complete with airfare for two people. These seven trips, like all the programs Road Scholar offers, will have an emphasis on learning about the destination the winners are visiting through […]

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Imagine stepping aboard one of the luxurious dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour, surrounded by shimmering waters, iconic landmarks, and the promise of an unforgettable evening. Now picture yourself as someone who loves intimate experiences, seeking a serene dinner cruise, only to find yourself trapped in a boat with a bustling crowd. Or you crave mild temperatures, but the summer heat threatens to dampen your spirits. It hardly sounds fun, does it? Fear not! We’ll help you find the best time for your dream dinner cruise in Sydney. We will point […]

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No visit to Coogee Beach (about 30 minutes from central Sydney by bus, or 15 minutes driving) is complete without a stop at Wylie’s, Australia’s oldest public baths which date from 1907. When you arrive at the expansive set of sand that forms Coogee’s – head directly south along the path on top of the cliffs that overlook the ocean. Soon you will come to the entrance of Wylie’s – head down the steps and pay the inexpensive admission at the entrance. Then opt for sunning on the deck, a […]

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Underwater Exploration Institute is one of the must visit attractions on the island; their focus is on education and appreciation of the under water world which surrounds Bermuda. The diversity of sea life contained off Bermuda’s shores is remarkable. Bermuda exists because of an old volcano – the land on the island is a limestone cap covering the original lava from the volcano. The drop off is precipitous around the island – down several miles to the floor of the ocean. As a result there is a wide array of […]

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Sitting on a 17-hour flight I felt like an ungrateful child.  I had the opportunity to take an amazing trip halfway around the world. UK office blocks are full to the dropped-ceilings with dreams of Down Under. Australia had just never been on The List. My husband and I were visiting friends who had fallen in love with Sydney and emigrated.  I assumed it would be very similar to the UK, and when we landed, it was.  Everything is in English, the Victorian architecture is similar to the UK, and […]

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I first stumbled across Vanessa Pirotta’s fascinating work involving whales through Twitter. She is an Australian based wild life conservationist working with cetaceans (a word that refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises). Her investigative work has led her to locations around the world collecting various data. She is most known for her research in collecting whale snot through the use of a customized collection system carried by drones. She is also a strong advocate for citizen science to help complement research from scientists in the preservation of wildlife. Here are […]

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Sydney is a city people save up to see, and spend years waiting for the opportunity. With great culture and beautiful scenery, it’s no wonder why Sydney is so popular. However, it’s also a large city that can be daunting to visit if you haven’t planned on how to save for the trip or how to budget for the expense that Sydney can bring. No matter how long you’re staying, however, you can enjoy a wonderful time in Sydney on a budget by enjoying these fun, inexpensive attractions and activities! […]

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By Habeeb Salloum and Muna Salloum ———– We were excited and so were our stomachs as we headed out for a three-day tour of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s paradise isle. Leaving our immaculate 4-star hotel, Sydney’s Hampton Inn, we made our way through Cape Breton’s green coastline to Indian Brooks. The scene before us was breathtaking. We continued and a few kilometers later, reached the panoramic Lookout of St. Ann’s with seven more panoramic views. The areas we had covered so far seemed uninhabited, pure and clean. A short distance […]

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I have attended select Travel Massive events in Los Angeles for several years now (Los Angeles has a healthy community of such startups) and was pleasantly surprised to meet the founder, Ian Cumming in Bangkok earlier this year. I highly respect Ian’s work in creating this organization and what it now offers for those in the travel industry holding monthly meetups in more then 70 cities world wide. Their events are excellent opportunities for networking with other travel writers, DMO’s, those in PR and travel marketing and others. Online networking […]

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Australia is such a large country, making the decision to visit a very important and exciting one. It is key that you narrow down the exact places/cities that you want to visit in order to plan your best course of travel. When I travelled Australia back in 2012, I stuck primarily to several stops – hopping off in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide over an 8 week period. Here are my top things to do in each city. Perth: As the capital of Western Australia, there is no doubt that the […]

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One of the world’s first (each year) as well as greatest firework spectacles rings in the new years every January 1st in Sydney Australia. People come from around the world for this magical display of light, noise and crowds. There are always two displays, one held at 9pm, generally shorter and for families and children who do not want to stay up most of the night and then the main display held at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks blast over iconic Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the […]

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The Blue Mountains National Park is on the UNESCO Heritage List today and it attracts a large number of visitors to Sydney and New South Wales every year. It is simply refreshing to visit this delightful spot after spendingsome time in a large city of Sydney. Many would say ‘a true impression of Australia’ is what one gets after the Blue Mountains. But why are they called Blue? The answer is that eucalyptus oil evaporating releases the substance that ‘paints’ the air bluish. A true magic. Eucalyptus is native to […]

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