With an area more than three times the size of England or roughly the size of California, the Kimberley is a sparsely settled northernmost region in the state of Western Australia. Situated at its western edge overlooking the Indian Ocean is Broome, a truly unique destination closer to South-East Asia than it is to the WA state capital, Perth. From...

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, and more than 700 smaller islands. Aotearoa is the Māori name for New Zealand. It was originally used by the Māori people referring to the North Island but, since the late 19th Century, has come to refer to the w...

The Whitsundays are a group of islands that lie between Australia's northern Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef and which are characterised by white sand beaches, dense rainforest and stunning vistas. Those broadly familiar with the Whitsundays will know that their sparkling blue waters offer some of the best sailing in the world, but may ...

The rugged west coast of New Zealand's South Island draws travellers in search of the country's wild heart and a new three-day hiking or two-day biking trail will show it at its wildest. The Paparoa Track is New Zealand's 10th and newest Great Walk and hikers will experience the Pororari River Gorge, towering limestone cliffs, remnants from the reg...

Beyond the Edge on Mount Buffalo offers the world's highest cliff camping experience. Beyond the Edge's experience, in Victoria's High Country, provides an overnight stay on a portaledge suspended over a sheer 300 metre cliff, facing the Mount Buffalo gorge. Guests will be assisted by two expert guides and get a comprehensive training session with ...

Bula! In Fiji the ubiquitous 'bula' is more than just a greeting, it's a wish for happiness, good health and the energy of life. Last year Fiji celebrated 50 years of independence, but the celebrations were marred somewhat by coronavirus lockdowns. So for now, all I can do is look back nostalgically at my past visits to these popular tropical islan...