Buffalo, crocs and birdlife at Bamurru Plains
Just when I think I know the Northern Territory it offers up new surprises. This time it comes in the shape of a safari-style lux bush lodge that sits at the edge of a vast floodplain, on a working buffalo station – just three hours out of Darwin, but a million miles from the rest…
Whale sharks, dragons and volcanoes – the ultimate family adventure in Indonesia
I was hoping to swim with a whale shark to mark a significant birthday. To spend a bit of quality time with my hubby and two sons, enjoy some tropical weather and Indonesian food. What I got, as we sailed from Komodo National Park to Sumbawa on board SeaTrek’s Ombak Putih, was an action-packed adventure…
Exploring Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands of Indonesia
What constitutes the holiday of a lifetime? I’m not sure I can come up with a definition, but I am certain that exploring the remote islands of Raja Ampat, aboard a luxury expedition ship, is a top contender. The islands lie at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago, just off the tip of West…
How to spend a week in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a small island country with so much to explore – tropical wetlands teeming with birdlife, richly-decorated ancient cave temples, well-preserved colonial towns, tranquil gardens, chaotic streets and ever-popular elephant reserves. It is impossible to see everything in a short time, but with only a week to spare, I caught up with two…
Hiking the Lycian Way
The Lycian Way is a 540km trail that runs along Turkey’s south coast between Fethiye and Antalya. The pathway follows Roman roads, mule tracks and mountain trails – passing the ruins of ancient cities, rock tombs and local villages, through pine forests and thistle-strewn hillsides, along ridges that overlook the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. We spent…
How to spend a long weekend in Kakadu
Kakadu National Park covers a massive 20,000 square kilometres of the Northern Territory – taking in wetlands, towering waterfalls and outstanding rock art. It’s a lot to see in just one weekend, but here are a few places not to miss if you are tight on time, but keen for adventure! Day 1 – Darwin…
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