Chris AshtonSince the dawn of time, humans have dreamed of flight, of taking to the skies and feeling as free as a bird. The Wright Brothers achieved this lofty goal back in 1903, and engineers have been refining the process ever since. But, despite the huge...
Chocolates and roses and love hearts – oh my! Planning a cheeky escape with that special someone? Here are a few romantic getaways that will score you definite brownie points. Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat Though only a short drive from...
Trains, planes and automobiles – these have been the staples of travel for over a hundred years. But while most of us could call ourselves frequent flyers or road trippers, there aren’t quite as many who could say they regularly explore the world...
Want to know what’s hot in the world of travel? The experts at Abercrombie & Kent have put their heads together to create a ‘hot list’ of up-and-coming destinations for the new year and, from the looks of things, they’ve nailed it. From wildlife...
Australians have taken to cruising like ducks to water, with more than a million of us opting for a holiday on the high seas each year. But, despite having the highest market penetration per capita, there are still a lot of us who are unsure about...
Whether it’s an intolerance to gluten, dairy, soy, shellfish or peanuts, travellers who have specific dietary requirements are seriously up against it when they travel. How do you tell the chef or waiter that you may have a reaction when you don’t...
JNTO, the official tourism organisation of Japan, has launched a shiny new app designed to offer travellers up-to-date info on public transport, tourist info, Wi-Fi locations and more. Inspirational articles, on and offline travel guides, travel...
We’ve all been there on a long-haul flight. Your legs are aching, head desperately seeking out a more comfortable position, your eyes feel drier than the Sahara… and, to make matters even worse, there’s that one passenger who just seems to annoy the...
Travel is a wondrous thing. Whether at home or abroad, it’s a chance to get outside of your comfort zone, broaden your horizons, and perhaps snap a few nice photos. One downside, though, is it brings you in contact with the world’s most hated...
Of the roughly 7.5 billion people on the planet, only 360 million or so of them speak English as a first language (well, according to Wikipedia at least). That leaves an awful lot of people who may or may not be able to decipher your attempts at...
