If you are looking for a more active holiday and a way to experience a destination up close, then a walking holiday is a fantastic option. There are walking holidays, both guided and self-guided, all over the world and a variety of different options to suit almost every person’s level of activity and capabilities. Whether […]
It’s a part of the world so unique, not many people think about travelling there. But this beautiful part of the world has so much to offer travellers – from breathtaking scenery, to incredible wildlife, unique activities and accommodation, to the friendly locals – Lapland will take your breath away. So, where is Lapland? How […]
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by Frank Cheshire. If you think the best way to see Cuba is from the backseat of ’52 Chevy, you could be right. But an even better way to experience the Caribbean island is from the saddle of your trusty bike; wind in your (helmet-covered) […]
There’s a unique phenomenon coming up that you should consider planning your travel around – a total solar eclipse! Often as travellers we base the timing of our travels around certain world events, festivals, sporting events or even holidays. Whether it is attending the World Cup in Russia, witnessing the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan […]
If you’re heading off for a delightful Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere, in search of a magical White Christmas, then you’ll want to make sure you make the most of this incredible time of year. Yes, it may be freezing cold, but we can assure you there’s nothing more beautiful than visiting destinations in Europe […]
Original blog post featured on Peregrine Wanderer, by Jenny Gray. One of the biggest draw cards to visiting East Africa is of course the chance to see the greatest wildlife show on earth: the annual Wildebeest Migration. But when is the best time to see it? And where? And what can you actually expect to […]
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel. It’s that time of year: Halloween. To celebrate, Intrepid Travel have come up with a list of their most terrifying trips that take travellers to the world’s spookiest events and destinations. Read on – IF YOU DARE! Bran Castle This isn’t a fortification built of […]
A great way to learn about a local culture or destination is through their food. Eating delicious traditional dishes, visiting local produce markets and sampling tasty treats from local stores are a great way to taste your way around a city. What if you want to take a little bit of the local food home […]
We recently assisted the Little Heroes Foundation with planning and organising travel arrangements for their group trek to Kokoda – to raise money for their Little Heroes Care program. 20 wonderful people signed on to conquer the trek and together raised over $75,000 for an amazing cause! The trekkers have now returned and the team […]
Did you know that it’s possible to combine your love of the outdoors, your appreciation of the unique beauty in a flower or picturesque garden and your love of travelling the world? A Botanica World Discoveries, part of the APT Group, tour will allow you the opportunity to experience and re-discover your passion all over […]
It’s the trip of a lifetime, on most traveller’s bucket list. There are a whole list of reasons why you should make visiting the majestic seventh continent a reality! Unique wildlife, exceptional views, breathtaking glaciers and experiences you had never thought possible – we sat down with one of Australia’s leading Antarctica experts to get […]
The elusive Aurora Borealis. It’s a phenomenon that almost everybody would love to see in their lifetime. When we say Northern Lights most people think that they have to go to Iceland to have a chance of witnessing the magic of the sky lighting up – but there is another destination which will give you […]
Original blog post featured on The Journal by Intrepid Travel, by Rebecca Shapiro. Intrepid love getting under the skin of a place: finding out what makes it tick, seeing where the locals hang out, and absorbing all the history and culture that they possibly can. That said, it’s human nature to fall a little bit […]
Nestled in the Indian Ocean lies an island full of natural and amazing wonders – often referred to as ‘the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’. Christmas Island is an Australian external territory, although it lies only 350km south of Java, Indonesia. The island is home to breathtaking rainforests and a unique range of wildlife species. […]
A tradition that began 384 years ago in the midst of the feared plague. Residents of the town of Oberammergau, Germany attempted to protect their town from this awful disease by not letting anyone in from the outside world. One young man managed to get through, with the plague, and within three weeks 84 residents […]
Original blog post featured on Peregrine Wanderer, by Tim Edwards. Humans have a complicated relationship with flatness. We often find it boring, but flatness has built the modern world and opened it up for travel. Flat roads and railways whizz us from A to B at speeds unimaginable to our Medieval peasant ancestors who trudged […]
