Less than three hours by air from Australia's east coast is the French overseas territory of New Caledonia comprising the main island of Grande Terre, where the capital, Nouméa, is situated; the Isle of Pines, Loyalty Islands and a number of smaller outlying islands. The Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands in particular are especially popular wit...

Hanoi showcases some of the best examples of French colonial architecture to be seen anywhere, a legacy of French colonisation of the countries known as Indochina from 1887 to 1954. Many examples remain today in Hanoi and in other cities, and some notable colonial structures are an eclectic mixture of French and traditional Vietnamese architectural...

Hanoi is a most beguiling city. Densely populated and heavily trafficked – an estimated five million motorbikes among a population of seven million people – but not fast-paced or clamorous. And all around there are shaded parks and lakes offering peace and tranquillity. Founded over 1,000 years ago, Vietnam's capital city is rich in history with th...

​Safari lodge operator and conservation company andBeyond has expanded its presence in Kenya with the announcement of an exclusive tourism concession over the Suyian Conservancy, in partnership with global conservation charity, Space for Giants. The multi-decade long-term lease and partnership gives andBeyond exclusive access to over 18,000 hectare...

Travelling through the Suez Canal is a great adventure that takes in an enormous amount of history and will appeal to those with a particular interest in maritime affairs, or who just like being at sea. It can be undertaken on one of the many cruises that travel between Europe and Asia, or on one of numerous cargo ships that take a limited number o...

Little Tokyo is a lively and colourful Japanese-inspired neighbourhood of downtown Los Angeles. It is dominated by Japanese shops and restaurants that give atmosphere and character to the area. I stopped off here for a few days on a return trip from Costa Rica to Australia and stayed at the stunningly efficient Miyako Hotel right in the centre...