When Maureen and Tony Wheeler created the first Lonely Planet guide – Asia on the Cheap – in the 1970’s, they probably didn’t realise the travel revolution they would start. Years later...
There are some experiences that will stay with you. Shark diving without a cage in Fiji’s Beqa Lagoon is one such experience. It was exhilarating, surreal, and by far the best dive of my life. Its been...
We’ve just arrived home after a whirlwind visit to California, and, while we’re still suffering the effects of jet lag, we thought it’d be a perfect opportunity to jot down a few of the things we learned from...
Bangkok is one of my favourite cities. During a visit in October last year I was lucky enough to go on a long tail boat cruise through Bangkok’s canals – and it was a real eye-opener. It’s...
Just over six months since my first trip to Penang, the travel gods have smiled on me and delivered a second chance to visit it’s shores. Simon and I had originally planned to go to Nusa Lembongan for a...
The first time I saw a picture of the ‘kids on a bicycle’ mural, I was in awe. The skill and attention to detail needed to create the mural was incredible. But like most things on Facebook, I assumed I would...
If you’re afraid of heights, I suggest you look away now. Switzerland Tourism has just given the world a collective bout of vertigo with the announcement of the world’s highest cableway featuring a see...
From ocean crossings to river journeys, cruising was once one of the most glamorous and exclusive ways to see the world. Somewhere along the way, it became better known as the floating R.S.L. than the luxurious form of...
‘Lights? Models? Guest list? Just do your best darling.’ With New York Fashion Week in full swing, and Paris Fashion Week right around the corner, the Who’s Who and the Who’s That of fashion are no doubt...
Bali is so hot right now. Shaking off the ‘party island’ image of old, Bali has quietly reinvented itself as the new gourmet mecca of South Indonesia. If you’re looking to take a trip to this ‘land of the gods’, here...
Love solo travel but don’t want to pay single supplements? You’re in luck this month. Award-winning tour operator On The Go Tours has joined the industry-wide campaign Solo September to provide better opportunities for...
Whenever I hear a best-selling novel is getting the Hollywood treatment, I tend to adjust my expectations on the way into the theatre. But there’s one film I have high hopes for – Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy...
Everyone knows Australia is a big country; we’ve all seen the maps of Europe and the United States super-imposed over the map of our vast continent. That’s why creating a true list the best experiences Down...
When you’re first finding your feet in the travel world, it can be easy to overcomplicate things. But, as you get older, you soon pick up a few tricks that not only make the travel experience more enjoyable but also...
Chris Ashton
